03/17/09 1:54 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
03/17/09 1:35 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1429.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/17/09 1:35 PM
H.R. 628:
to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges
03/17/09 1:34 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
03/17/09 1:20 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 628.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/17/09 1:20 PM
H. Res. 211:
supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
03/17/09 12:55 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 211.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/17/09 12:55 PM
H. Res. 240:
to support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day
03/17/09 12:54 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.
03/17/09 12:47 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
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.
