09/10/08 11:35 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 11, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
09/10/08 7:48 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
09/10/08 7:47 PM
Mr. Poe requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 17: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Poe requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 12.
Mr. Poe requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 11.
09/10/08 7:43 PM
Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6608 and H.R. 6832 which were ordered on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
09/10/08 7:43 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
09/10/08 7:43 PM
H.R. 4081:
to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes
09/10/08 7:42 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
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3667.
09/10/08 7:42 PM
Mr. McDermott asked unanimous consent That the Speaker be authorized to entertain motions to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6532 on the legislative day of Thursday, September 11, 2008. Agreed to without objection.
09/10/08 7:42 PM
H.R. 4081:
to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes
09/10/08 7:41 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 379 - 12 (Roll No. 584).
