03/23/09 2:07 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
The House received a communication from Paul Arcangeli, Deputy Staff Director, House Committee on Ar med Services. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Arcangeli notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
03/23/09 2:06 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had receieved the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 23, 2009, at 9:40 a.m.: Appointments: Congressional Award Board; Health Information Technology Policy Committee.
03/23/09 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lynch 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.
03/23/09 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 23.
03/23/09 12:58 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
03/23/09 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
03/23/09 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
