06/23/08 2:33 PM
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
06/23/08 2:10 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4044.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/23/08 2:09 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. on June 24.
06/23/08 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Johnson, Eddie Bernice of TX 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.
06/23/08 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
06/23/08 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 23.
06/23/08 12:42 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
06/23/08 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 307 and H. Con. Res. 335 .
06/23/08 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Berkley to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
