11/17/10 10:28 AM
H. Res. 1720:
providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress
11/17/10 10:27 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
11/17/10 10:27 AM
S.J. Res. 40:
appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
11/17/10 10:26 AM
Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
11/17/10 10:26 AM
H.R. 3808:
to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce
DEBATE LIMITATION - Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent that debate on passing H.R. 3808, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, be limited to 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. Agreed to without objection.
11/17/10 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11/17/10 10:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
11/17/10 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11/17/10 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
