07/23/08 11:05 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2008.
Mr. Meek (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
07/23/08 9:08 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
07/23/08 9:07 PM
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 30: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Flake be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 24.
07/23/08 9:06 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
07/23/08 9:06 PM
H. Res. 1296:
supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation
07/23/08 9:05 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency caused by the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, is to continue in effect for 1 year beyond August 17, 2008 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 110-137).
07/23/08 9:05 PM
H. Res. 1296:
supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation
07/23/08 9:04 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.
07/23/08 8:57 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1296.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/23/08 8:56 PM
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
