10/26/09 2:12 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1471.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10/26/09 2:12 PM
H.R. 2489:
to authorize a comprehensive national cooperative geospatial imagery mapping program through the United States Geological Survey, to promote use of the program for education, workforce training and development, and applied research, and to support Federal, State, tribal, and local government programs
10/26/09 2:11 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
10/26/09 2:05 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2489.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
10/26/09 2:04 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October23, 2009, at 1:21 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1209 and H.J.Res. 26.
10/26/09 2:01 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Bordallo 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.
10/26/09 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 26.
10/26/09 12:37 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
10/26/09 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10/26/09 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick J. Rahall II to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
