04/23/09 4:03 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on April 27, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Whitfield moved that the House do now adjourn.
04/23/09 2:35 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
04/23/09 2:32 PM
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 30: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 29.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 27.
04/23/09 2:24 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
04/23/09 2:24 PM
H. Res. 247:
expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day"
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.
04/23/09 2:23 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
04/23/09 2:22 PM
H.R. 1139:
to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 342 - 78 (Roll no. 206).
04/23/09 2:22 PM
Mr. Frank (MA) filed a report from the Committee on Financial Services on H. Res. 251.
04/23/09 2:14 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
04/23/09 2:14 PM
H.R. 1145:
to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative, and for other purposes
