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H.R. 33:
to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities for purposes of that Act
07/18/11 5:06 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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 33.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
07/18/11 5:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
07/18/11 2:11 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Nugent 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. Nugent objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
07/18/11 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
