09/16/08 10:05 PM
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
09/16/08 9:57 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 226 (Roll no. 598).
09/16/08 9:36 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
09/16/08 9:16 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peterson (PA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment.
09/16/08 9:15 PM
Mr. Peterson (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
09/16/08 9:14 PM
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
09/16/08 4:50 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 6899.
09/16/08 4:49 PM
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6899 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1433.
Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1441.
09/16/08 4:49 PM
H. Res. 1434:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the desicion of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism
