09/20/11 2:17 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
09/20/11 2:11 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2944.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/20/11 2:10 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
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 September 20, 2011, at 11:18 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S.Res. 271.
09/20/11 2:09 PM
The House received a communication from the Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Ms. Wasserman Schultz submitted her resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary. The resignation was accepted without objection.
09/20/11 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
09/20/11 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead 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.
09/20/11 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 September 20.
09/20/11 12:25 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
09/20/11 12:01 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09/20/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
