04/27/09 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 27, 2009, at 9:39 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 586.
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 received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 24, 2009, at 10:01 a.m. stating that that body disagreed to the House amendment on S.Con.Res. 13, agreed to a conference and appointed conferees; and that the Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 101 and H.Con.Res. 86.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming 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.
04/27/09 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 April 27.
04/27/09 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Russ Carnahan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
