07/11/11 6:31 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
07/11/11 6:30 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
07/11/11 6:18 PM
H.R. 2417:
to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes
07/11/11 6:18 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
07/11/11 6:17 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
07/11/11 5:31 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2417.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
07/11/11 5:30 PM
Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/11/11 5:26 PM
H.R. 2354:
making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes
07/11/11 5:26 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
07/11/11 5:25 PM
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
