01/07/09 3:14 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 8, 2009.
Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.
The House received a communication from Daniel P. Beard, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Beard notified the House that he had been served with a civil subpoena issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, for the production of documents, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he will make determinations required by Rule VIII.
01/07/09 3:07 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed special order speeches.
01/07/09 3:07 PM
H. Res. 24:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered as privileged matter.
01/07/09 12:47 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
01/07/09 12:46 PM
H. Res. 23:
providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States
01/07/09 12:46 PM
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 14: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on January 8.
01/07/09 12:42 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as privileged matter.
01/07/09 12:42 PM
H.R. 36:
to amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations
01/07/09 12:41 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 31 (Roll no. 6).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/07/09 12:32 PM
Considered as unfinished business.