06/26/08 2:08 PM
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6052.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1304 and Rule XVIII.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1304.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6052 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of H.R. 6052 pursuant to H.Res. 1304, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting. Agreed to without objection.
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H. Res. 1271:
recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States
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H.R. 6251:
to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
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H. Con. Res. 195:
expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established
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H. Res. 970:
expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day"
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
06/26/08 2:06 PM
H. Con. Res. 370:
expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
06/26/08 2:06 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
06/26/08 2:06 PM
H. Res. 1271:
recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States
