02/08/13 11:04 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2013.
02/08/13 11:04 AM
COMMISSION ON LONG-TERM CARE - Pursuant to section 643(c) of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (Pub. L. 112-240), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Ms. Judy Brachman, Bexly, OH, Mr. Stephen Guillard, Chatham, MA, and Ms. Grace-Marie Turner, Alexandria, VA.
02/08/13 11:04 AM
PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Miller of FL, Mr. Conaway, Mr. King of NY, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Westmoreland, Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Rooney, Mr. Heck of NV and Mr. Pompeo .
02/08/13 11:03 AM
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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 8, 2013 at 10:08 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 11, without amendment.
02/08/13 11:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/08/13 11:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/08/13 11:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Chrzastek, O.P., Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC.
02/08/13 11:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/08/13 11:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
