06/12/09 11:54 AM
H.R. 1256:
to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 307 - 97 (Roll no. 335).
06/12/09 11:54 AM
Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 449.
06/12/09 11:27 AM
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
06/12/09 10:17 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1256.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 532, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment.
06/12/09 10:17 AM
H. Res. 532:
providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 1256) to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes
06/12/09 10:16 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
06/12/09 10:15 AM
The previous question was ordered without objection.
06/12/09 9:14 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 532.
Considered as privileged matter.
06/12/09 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
06/12/09 9:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.
