03/12/09 10:56 AM
H. Res. 229:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 229 is laid on the table.
03/12/09 10:56 AM
H. Res. 219:
providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 38) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 219 is laid on the table.
03/12/09 10:56 AM
TWO MINUTE VOTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Polis of Colorado asked unanimous consent that, during proceedings today in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule 20 or under clause 6 of rule 18. Agreed to without objection.
03/12/09 10:56 AM
H. Res. 235:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1262) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
03/12/09 10:56 AM
H. Res. 218:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 235, H. Res. 218 is laid on the table.
03/12/09 10:20 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 235.
Considered as privileged matter.
03/12/09 10:09 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.
03/12/09 10:09 AM
H. Res. 237:
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
03/12/09 10:08 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
03/12/09 10:06 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Miller of MI to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
