09/09/08 1:52 PM
H. Res. 1307:
commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation
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.
09/09/08 1:52 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.
09/09/08 1:45 PM
H. Res. 1383:
recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria
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 voice vote.
09/09/08 1:45 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1307.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
09/09/08 1:38 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1383.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
09/09/08 1:38 PM
H. Res. 1254:
supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality", signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos on March 13, 2008
09/09/08 1:37 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 voice vote.
09/09/08 1:29 PM
H. Res. 1159:
recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice
09/09/08 1:29 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1254.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
09/09/08 1:28 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.
