09/26/08 4:19 PM
During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Obey asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1507.
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H. Res. 1507:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes
09/26/08 3:34 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1507
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3325 and S. 2304.
09/26/08 3:29 PM
H. Con. Res. 214:
expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Considered as privileged matter.
09/26/08 3:28 PM
H.R. 4120:
to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 656).
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Considered as unfinished business.
09/26/08 3:11 PM
H. Res. 1503:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 655).
09/26/08 3:11 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
09/26/08 3:01 PM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 198 (Roll no. 654).
