03/17/09 12:10 PM
The House resumed one minute speeches.
03/17/09 12:03 PM
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.
03/17/09 12:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kingston 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.
03/17/09 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
03/17/09 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 17.
03/17/09 11:14 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
03/17/09 10:31 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
03/17/09 10:30 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
