12/23/09 12:03 PM
The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi notified the House that Representative Parker Griffith's election to the Committee on Science and Technology has been automatically vacated pursuant to clause 5(b) of rule X effective today.
The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi notified the House that Representative Parker Griffith's election to the Committee on Small Business has been automatically vacated pursuant to clause 5(b) of rule X effective today.
The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi notified the House that Representative Parker Griffith's election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has been automatically vacated pursuant to clause 5(b) of rule X effective today.
The House received a communication from John B. Larson, Chairman, Democratic Caucus. Chairman Larson notified the House that the Representative Parker Griffith of Alabama has resigned as a Member of the Democratic Caucus.
12/23/09 12:02 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12/23/09 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington DC
The Speaker designated the Honorable James P. Moran to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.