09/23/10 11:14 AM
H. Res. 1640:
providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes
09/23/10 11:13 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1640, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
09/23/10 10:26 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1640
Considered as privileged matter.
09/23/10 10:06 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 Mrs. Dahlkemper 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.
09/23/10 10:05 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
