07/30/09 6:11 PM
H. Res. 535:
commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
07/30/09 6:03 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
07/30/09 6:02 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 passage Passed by recorded vote: 283 - 142 (Roll no. 680).
07/30/09 6:02 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
07/30/09 6:02 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/30/09 5:54 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 679).
07/30/09 5:29 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
07/30/09 5:09 PM
Mr. Dingell raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Dingell stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit exceeds the scope of the bill. Overruled by the Chair.
07/30/09 5:07 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lucas(OK) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments, pending the reservation of a point of order.
Mr. Lucas moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
