12/14/10 2:18 PM
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.
12/14/10 2:16 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1448.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/14/10 2:15 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12/14/10 2:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12/14/10 2:03 PM
The House received a communication from Scott Schloegel, Chief of Staff, Congressman Bart Stupak. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Schloegel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
The House received a communication from Bart Stupak, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Stupak notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12/14/10 2:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Chaffetz 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.
12/14/10 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12/14/10 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 14.
12/14/10 12:42 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12/14/10 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
