07/22/08 2:11 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6531.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/22/08 2:10 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.
07/22/08 2:06 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2565.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/22/08 2:05 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
07/22/08 2:03 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 22, 2008, at 1:03 p.m., stating that the body passed S. 2766 and S. 3298.
07/22/08 2:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Scott of VA 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.
07/22/08 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
07/22/08 12:38 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
07/22/08 12:31 PM
MORNING HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
07/22/08 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Betty McCollum to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
