11/17/09 1:08 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.
11/17/09 12:52 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 841.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
11/17/09 12:51 PM
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
11/17/09 12:51 PM
H.R. 3618:
to provide for implementation of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11/17/09 12:34 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3618.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
11/17/09 12:33 PM
Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
11/17/09 12:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Coble to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11/17/09 12:01 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
11/17/09 12:00 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 November 17.
11/17/09 10:51 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
