10/28/09 10:34 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1929.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10/28/09 10:33 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10/28/09 10:07 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
10/28/09 10:07 AM
H.R. 2996:
making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
10/28/09 10:06 AM
Conference report H. Rept. 111-316 filed.
10/28/09 10:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
10/28/09 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.
10/28/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Jacob Luski, Congregation B'Nai, St. Petersburg, FL.
10/28/09 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.