04/22/09 11:05 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1679.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/22/09 11:05 AM
H.R. 749:
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate
04/22/09 11:04 AM
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.
04/22/09 10:58 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 749.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/22/09 10:58 AM
H. Res. 339:
expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge,USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes
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 voice vote.
04/22/09 10:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 339.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
04/22/09 10:27 AM
Mr. Langevin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
04/22/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
04/22/09 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Miller of MI 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.
04/22/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
