07/24/08 11:01 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
07/24/08 7:37 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
07/24/08 7:36 PM
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 31: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
Mr. Burton of IN requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on July 30.
Mr. Burton of IN requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on July 29.
07/24/08 7:27 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
07/24/08 7:26 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on July 30. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, July 28, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 24, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2008. Agreed to without objection.
07/24/08 7:00 PM
Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics - the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Porter J. Goss, Florida, Co-Chairman; Mr. James M. Eagen, III, Colorado, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Allison R. Hayward, Virginia, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Mr. Bill Frenzel, Virginia, Alternate .
07/24/08 6:59 PM
Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics - the Speaker appointed Mr. David Skaggs, Colorado, Chairman; Mrs. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, California, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Ms. Karan English, Arizona, subject to section 1(b)(6)(B); Mr. Abner Mikva, Illinois, Alternate .
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer and the Honorable Chris Van Hollen to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through July 28, 2008.
07/24/08 6:59 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
07/24/08 6:58 PM
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 533).
07/24/08 6:50 PM
H. Res. 1368:
relating to the House procedures contained in section 803 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 184 (Roll no. 532).
