09/08/08 10:32 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 1415. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on September 9, 2008.
Mr. Gingrey moved that the House do now adjourn.
09/08/08 8:45 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
09/08/08 8:42 PM
Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 15: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
09/08/08 8:41 PM
Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 12: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 11: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Davis of KY for 5 min.
09/08/08 8:40 PM
Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 10: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Weldon of FL for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 9: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
The House received a communication from the Honorable Daniel P. Beard. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Beard notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for the production of documents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make the determination required by the rule.
Commission on the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Donald Murphy, Cincinnati, Ohio .
09/08/08 8:40 PM
H. Res. 1415:
expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Representative of the State of Ohio
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
09/08/08 7:23 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1415
09/08/08 7:22 PM
H.R. 3667:
to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
09/08/08 7:22 PM
Considered as privileged matter.
09/08/08 7:20 PM
PERMISSION TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - Mrs. Capps asked unanimous consent that the Natural Resources Committee be allowed to file a supplemental report on H.R. 3667. Agreed to without objection.
