09/26/11 12:04 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 29, 2011.
09/26/11 12:03 PM
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 23, 2011, at 3:29 p.m., stating that that body had passed and . The message also stated the Senate had agreed to and .
09/26/11 12:02 PM
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 23, 2011, at 2:56 p.m., stating that that body had passed with an amendment.
09/26/11 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09/26/11 12:02 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/26/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.
09/26/11 12:01 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred S. Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09/26/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
