09/18/08 10:55 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1441, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1441 until later in the legislative day.
09/18/08 10:29 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1441
09/18/08 10:28 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
09/18/08 10:19 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6889.
09/18/08 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
09/18/08 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrett of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/18/08 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Chuck Coffelt, Gillett United Methodist Church, Gillett, Arkansas.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09/18/08 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
