04/22/10 11:41 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees until later in the legislative day.
04/22/10 11:40 AM
The previous question on the motion that the House instruct conferees was ordered without objection.
04/22/10 10:40 AM
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194.
04/22/10 10:38 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 222.
04/22/10 10:38 AM
H.R. 2194:
to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran
04/22/10 10:27 AM
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions of H.R. 2194 as passed by the House on December 15, 2009 and to complete their work and present a conference report and joint explanatory statement by no later than May 28, 2010.
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House instruct conferees.
04/22/10 10:26 AM
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
04/22/10 10:25 AM
Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
04/22/10 10:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Welch 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.
04/22/10 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
