05/01/08 2:11 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 157 - 259 (Roll no. 238).
05/01/08 1:45 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption on the Flake motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419, and a motion to suspend the rules, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
05/01/08 1:45 PM
S. 2954:
to amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond May 2, 2008
05/01/08 1:44 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
05/01/08 1:42 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2954.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Holden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/01/08 1:42 PM
H.R. 5715:
to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families
05/01/08 1:41 PM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2954.
05/01/08 1:41 PM
H.R. 5715:
to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
05/01/08 1:26 PM
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5715.
05/01/08 1:25 PM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2954.
