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On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
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An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), Amendment inserts a complete new text and amends the title.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Smith (TX).
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Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3250 — "To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and to establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry, and for other purposes."
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Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 2.
01/02/13 12:12 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
01/02/13 12:07 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 2 per side of the aisle.
01/02/13 12:06 PM
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. Scott, the whole number of the House is 431.
01/02/13 12:06 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crowley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
