03/03/10 10:31 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1096.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
03/03/10 10:30 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
03/03/10 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.
03/03/10 10:03 AM
The House received a communication from The Honorable Charles B. Rangel. Mr. Rangel notified the House that he respectfully requested a leave of absence from his duties and responsibilities as Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means until such time as the Committee on Standards completes its findings on the review currently underway.
03/03/10 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Maloney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
03/03/10 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Imam Abdullah Antepli, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Janice D. Schakowsky to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
