05/20/08 4:42 PM
Mr. Bishop (NY) asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on May 21. Agreed to without objection.
05/20/08 4:42 PM
S. 3035:
to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965
05/20/08 4:41 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.
05/20/08 4:31 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3035.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/20/08 4:31 PM
S. Con. Res. 70:
setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013
05/20/08 4:29 PM
Conference report H. Rept. 110-659 filed.
05/20/08 4:29 PM
H. Res. 1194:
reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora
05/20/08 4:28 PM
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.
05/20/08 4:01 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1194.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
05/20/08 4:01 PM
H. Res. 1195:
expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province
