03/04/09 7:32 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
03/04/09 4:27 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2009 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-22).
03/04/09 4:26 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the export of two environmental chambers to be used to test automotive parts is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry, and that the material and equipment will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's Republic of China - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-21).
03/04/09 3:21 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
03/04/09 3:20 PM
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 11: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on March 5.
03/04/09 3:13 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
03/04/09 3:13 PM
H. Res. 45:
raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month"
03/04/09 3:12 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 96).
03/04/09 3:04 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
03/04/09 3:04 PM
H. Res. 195:
recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe
