03/03/11 1:06 PM
Mr. Camp raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr Camp stated that the motion violated clause 10 of rule XXI by proposing an increase in mandatory spending over a relevant period of time. Sustained by the Chair.
03/03/11 1:00 PM
The instructions contained in the McNerney motion seek to require the Committee on Ways and Means to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts sections entitled "NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS SUBJECT TO A TAX INCREASE UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK MANDATE ELIMINATION ACT OF 2011", "INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES", and "MAJOR INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES INELIGIBLE FOR LAST-IN, FIRST-OUT MEHTOD OF INVENTORY".
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
03/03/11 1:00 PM
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03/03/11 11:30 AM
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4.
03/03/11 11:29 AM
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used in debate. Subsequently, unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words and the House resumed debate on H.R. 4.
03/03/11 10:27 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours and thirty minutes of debate on H.R. 4, as amended.
03/03/11 10:25 AM
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 2 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in H.R. 705 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The waiver of all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, is prophylactic in nature.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 129.
03/03/11 10:05 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. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
03/03/11 10:04 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
03/03/11 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
