06/08/09 2:36 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
06/08/09 2:36 PM
H.R. 1709:
to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility to coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education activities and programs of all Federal agencies, and for other purposes
06/08/09 2:35 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/08/09 2:22 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/08/09 2:22 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
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/08/09 2:13 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1736.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
06/08/09 2:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
06/08/09 2:03 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
06/08/09 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
06/08/09 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
