01/07/09 10:22 AM
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as privileged matter.
01/07/09 10:21 AM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2009, at 5:13 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to S.Res. 2, S.Con.Res. 1 and S.Con.Res. 2.
01/07/09 10:07 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 8 and passed S.J. Res. 3.
01/07/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
01/07/09 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boozman 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.
01/07/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
01/07/09 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
