05/27/11 10:04 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 31, 2011.
05/27/11 10:03 AM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 27, 2011 at 9:23 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 627 and S.Con.Res. 4.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 27, 2011 at 9:10 a.m. stating that the Senate had passed H.R. 754. The Senate also had approved appointments to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China and the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community.
05/27/11 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led 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.
05/27/11 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/27/11 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
