10/23/09 9:29 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Kirkpatrick (AZ).
10/23/09 9:29 AM
An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-311 to require that the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat the illicit flow of narcotics, weapons, bulk cash, and other contraband through the use of submersible and semi-submersible vessels.
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/23/09 9:25 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment number 8.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
10/23/09 9:25 AM
An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-311 to prohibit earmarking the Fishing Safety Research Training Grants Program.
10/23/09 9:24 AM
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/23/09 9:17 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment number 7.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
10/23/09 9:17 AM
An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-311 to prohibit earmarking the Fishing Safety Training Grants Program.
10/23/09 9:16 AM
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
10/23/09 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Moran of KS 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.
10/23/09 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain Barry Black, Chaplain of the Senate
The Speaker of the House resumed the Chair.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
