03/02/10 2:34 PM
H.R. 3820:
to reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs, and for other purposes
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.
03/02/10 2:34 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1097.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/02/10 2:12 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3820.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
03/02/10 2:11 PM
Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
03/02/10 2:09 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
03/02/10 2:07 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a proposed constitution for the United States Virgin Island (USVI) - referred to the Committee on Natural Resources .
03/02/10 2:06 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2:15 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a message to the Congress regarding a proposed Constitution for the United States Virgin Islands.
03/02/10 2:04 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2010 -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-96).
03/02/10 2:03 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2:15 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a report to the Congress regarding the National Emergency with respect to Zimbabwe.
03/02/10 2:02 PM
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Hawaii, Mr. Abercrombie, the whole number of the House was 432.
