09/16/08 10:07 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 30 per side of the aisle.
09/16/08 10:07 AM
H.R. 5243:
for the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/16/08 10:06 AM
H.R. 5030:
for the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Considered from the Private Calendar.
Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
09/16/08 10:06 AM
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Considered from the Private Calendar.
Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
09/16/08 10:06 AM
H.R. 2760:
for the relief of Shigeru Yamada
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/16/08 10:05 AM
H.R. 1485:
for the relief of Esther Karinge
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Considered from the Private Calendar.
Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
09/16/08 10:05 AM
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Considered from the Private Calendar.
Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.
09/16/08 10:04 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gingrey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pence demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pence objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
09/16/08 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
09/16/08 9:44 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
