10/22/09 12:12 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 797 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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H. Res. 846:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3585) to guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 799).
10/22/09 12:04 PM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176 (Roll no. 798).
10/22/09 10:32 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 846.
10/22/09 10:30 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
10/22/09 10:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
10/22/09 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Dahlkemper 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.
10/22/09 10:02 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10/22/09 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10/22/09 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
