02/09/09 4:19 PM
H. Res. 60:
recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
02/09/09 4:09 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 60.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
02/09/09 4:08 PM
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
02/09/09 4:08 PM
H. Res. 114:
supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day"
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
02/09/09 4:01 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 114.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
02/09/09 4:00 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 9.
02/09/09 2:17 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
02/09/09 2:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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 February 5, 2009, at 10:48 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 383.
02/09/09 2:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. DeFazio 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.
02/09/09 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Susan A. Davis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
