03/03/09 12:53 PM
H. Res. 146:
designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day"
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
03/03/09 12:39 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 146.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/03/09 12:39 PM
H. Res. 77:
congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States
03/03/09 12:38 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.
03/03/09 12:33 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 77.
03/03/09 12:32 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/03/09 12:32 PM
H. Res. 91:
honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03/03/09 12:25 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 91.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
03/03/09 12:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Edwards of MD 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.
03/03/09 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Lawrence L. Vollink, National Chaplain, American Legion, Ypsilanti, Michigan
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 3.
