06/23/08 6:01 PM
H. Res. 1051:
congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States
06/23/08 6:00 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.
06/23/08 5:46 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1051.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
06/23/08 5:45 PM
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
06/23/08 5:45 PM
H. Con. Res. 372:
supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States
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.
06/23/08 5:38 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 372.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
06/23/08 5:38 PM
H. Res. 1050:
recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word "baseball" in the United States as well as being the birthplace of college baseball
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
06/23/08 5:22 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1050.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
06/23/08 5:21 PM
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
06/23/08 5:21 PM
H. Res. 1242:
honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth
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.
