08/16/11 11:34 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of H.Res. 375. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on August 19, 2011.
08/16/11 11:33 AM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-49).
NOT DISPENSING WITH LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 4 of H.Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business would not be dispensed with on this day.
08/16/11 11:32 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
JOURNAL APPROVED - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 5 of H.Res. 375, the Journal of the last days's proceedings was approved.
08/16/11 11:30 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Susan Kirlin-Hackett, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Stevens, Washington
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Jordan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.