12/09/09 12:46 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 955, and adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12/09/09 12:45 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 9.
12/09/09 11:10 AM
H. Res. 955:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 955, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 955 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 955 until later in the legislative day.
12/09/09 11:10 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12/09/09 10:36 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 955.
Considered as privileged matter.
12/09/09 10:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Rehberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/09/09 10:03 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12/09/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12/09/09 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
