01/13/09 2:43 PM
H. Res. 50:
honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island
01/13/09 2:42 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/13/09 2:25 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 50.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
01/13/09 2:25 PM
H. Res. 41:
supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009
01/13/09 2:24 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/13/09 2:16 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
01/13/09 2:15 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
01/13/09 2:12 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an agreement between the United States and new NATO Parties on the provision of atomic information. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-6).
01/13/09 2:11 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report detailing the plan of the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authority under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - referred to the Committee on Financial Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-5).
01/13/09 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA 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.
