11/05/09 12:16 PM
ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from California, the whole number of the House is 434.
11/05/09 12:09 PM
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect John Garamendi, Tenth District, State of California, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a letter received from Ms. Cathy Mitchell, Chief, Elections Division of the California Secretary of State's office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held on November 3, 2009, the Honorable John Garamendi was elected Representative to Congress for the Tenth Congressional District, State of California.
11/05/09 12:09 PM
H. Res. 885:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2868) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes
11/05/09 12:08 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 857).
11/05/09 12:00 PM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 180 (Roll no. 856).
11/05/09 10:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 885.
Considered as privileged matter.
11/05/09 10:02 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming 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.
11/05/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
11/05/09 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
