02/13/09 11:20 AM
H. Res. 168:
providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill ( H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes
02/13/09 11:15 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 67).
02/13/09 11:07 AM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 194 (Roll no. 66).
02/13/09 9:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 168.
02/13/09 9:27 AM
On question of consideration of resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
02/13/09 9:12 AM
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Dreier raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 168 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 168. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Perlmutter called up H.Res. 168 and asked for its immediate consideration.
02/13/09 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
02/13/09 9:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich 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.
02/13/09 9:00 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.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
