07/29/09 3:38 PM
H.R. 1665:
to structure Coast Guard acquisition processes and policies, and for other purposes
07/29/09 3:37 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 658).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/29/09 3:30 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
07/29/09 3:29 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.
07/29/09 3:29 PM
H.R. 2749:
to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, 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 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 150 (Roll no. 657).
07/29/09 2:05 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2749.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/29/09 2:05 PM
H. Res. 631:
congratulating Continental Airlines on its 75th Anniversary
07/29/09 2:04 PM
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.
07/29/09 1:51 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 631.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/29/09 1:50 PM
Mr. Green, Gene moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
