01/23/13 9:20 AM H. Res. 39
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 39.
01/23/13 9:20 AM H. Res. 39
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 39 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes."
01/23/13 9:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
01/23/13 9:04 AM
ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE - Under Clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from Missouri, Mrs. Emerson, the whole number of the House is 432.
01/23/13 9:04 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Coffman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
01/23/13 9:03 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. McClintock 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. McClintock objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
01/23/13 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
01/23/13 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
