11/17/09 3:13 PM
H. Res. 841:
expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday"
11/17/09 3:05 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 893).
11/17/09 2:58 PM
H.R. 3360:
to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 4 (Roll no. 892).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/17/09 2:58 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
11/17/09 2:31 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
11/17/09 2:30 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11/17/09 2:30 PM
H. Res. 851:
recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, headquartered in Sacramento, California
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11/17/09 2:20 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
11/17/09 2:20 PM
S. 1599:
to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws
11/17/09 2:19 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.
