03/18/13 2:01 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hoyer 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. Hoyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
03/18/13 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington DC.
03/18/13 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
03/18/13 12:11 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
03/18/13 12:00 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
03/18/13 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
03/18/13 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
