03/10/10 10:44 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 249.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/10/10 10:44 AM
H.R. 4786:
to provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund lapsed, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.
03/10/10 10:29 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4786.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/10/10 10:28 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
03/10/10 10:03 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.
03/10/10 10:02 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3433.
03/10/10 10:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hare 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.
03/10/10 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
