02/28/13 9:15 AM S. 47
Rule provides for consideration of S. 47 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. It provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-2, if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, which shall be separately debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
02/28/13 9:15 AM S. 47
Rule provides for consideration of S. 47 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. It provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-2, if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, which shall be sparately debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
02/28/13 9:14 AM S. 47
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 83. S. 47 — "To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994."
02/28/13 9:02 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.
02/28/13 9:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrow of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/28/13 9:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/28/13 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
02/28/13 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/28/13 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
