09/25/08 10:52 AM
H. Res. 1491:
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
09/25/08 10:52 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
09/25/08 10:38 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1491
09/25/08 10:27 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
09/25/08 10:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
09/25/08 10:03 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 928 amended, H.R. 6370, S. 2840, and S. 3550.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX 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.
09/25/08 10:02 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
09/25/08 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09/25/08 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
