06/19/08 11:10 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1281
Considered as privileged matter.
06/19/08 11:10 AM
H. Res. 1277:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes
06/19/08 11:09 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1277, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 until later in the legislative day.
06/19/08 10:30 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1277
06/19/08 10:28 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
06/19/08 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Klein of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
06/19/08 10:02 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Thomas A. Rhodes, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Folsom, California
06/19/08 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
06/19/08 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
