05/24/11 1:06 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
05/24/11 1:01 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/24/11 1:00 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
05/24/11 12:46 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.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.
05/24/11 12:16 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.
JOINT MEETING - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.
05/24/11 10:58 AM
JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.
05/24/11 10:05 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
05/24/11 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.
05/24/11 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut
05/24/11 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
