08/01/11 12:32 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.
08/01/11 12:26 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 398.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
08/01/11 12:25 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
08/01/11 12:03 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Miller of MI to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
08/01/11 12:02 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
08/01/11 12:01 PM
Pursuant to section 4 of H.Res. 375, the Speaker announced that legislative business is not dispensed with on this day.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
08/01/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of August 1.
08/01/11 10:18 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
08/01/11 10:01 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.
08/01/11 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
