04/13/11 12:26 PM
Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr Weiner stated that the measure violated the rules of the House because its action was not contingent upon Senate action. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
04/13/11 12:26 PM
Considered as privileged matter.
04/13/11 12:25 PM
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FILED - Mr. Dreier submitted a supplemental report on H.Res. 218.
04/13/11 12:04 PM
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.
04/13/11 12:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/13/11 12:02 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
04/13/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas.
04/13/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 13.
04/13/11 10:58 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
04/13/11 10:00 AM
MORNING HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
