06/08/09 6:59 PM
H.R. 1736:
to provide for the establishment of a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and technology enterprise and support United States foreign policy goals
06/08/09 6:58 PM
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): 341 - 52 (Roll no. 311).
06/08/09 6:32 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
06/08/09 6:31 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
06/08/09 6:30 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
06/08/09 3:43 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
06/08/09 3:43 PM
H.R. 466:
to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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 voice vote.
06/08/09 3:29 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 466.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/08/09 3:29 PM
H.R. 885:
to elevate the Inspector General of certain Federal entities to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978
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 voice vote.
06/08/09 3:13 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 885.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
