02/09/09 7:20 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on February 10, 2009.
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
02/09/09 5:46 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
02/09/09 5:46 PM
H. Res. 137:
making technical corrections to House Resolution 24
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
02/09/09 5:45 PM
Considered as privileged matter.
02/09/09 4:35 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 13: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 12: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 11: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Gohmert for 5 min, and Mr. Paul for 5 min.
Mr. Guthrie requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 10: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Gohmert for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. of CA for 5 m
02/09/09 4:34 PM
COMMUNICATION TO THE HOUSE - Mr. Boren notified the House that he would be taking a leave of absence from his position on the House Armed Service Committee. He reserved the right to retain his seniority on the House Armed Services Committee during his services on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
02/09/09 4:34 PM
H.R. 912:
to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews
02/09/09 4:33 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02/09/09 4:20 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 912.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
02/09/09 4:19 PM
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
