09/07/07 10:46 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res.
636 and H.Res. 637, both of which had been debated earlier
and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
09/07/07 10:46 AM
H. Res. 637:
providing for consideration of the conference report to
accompany the bill (
H.R. 2669)
to provide for reconciliation
pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the
budget for fiscal year 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H.Res. 637, the Chair put the question of agreeing to the
resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and
nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the
question of agreeing to the resolution until later in the
legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
09/07/07 10:15 AM
H. Res. 636:
providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 1908)
to
amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent
reform
09/07/07 10:15 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 637.
Considered as privileged matter.
09/07/07 10:14 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H.Res. 636, the Chair put the question of agreeing to the
resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and
nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the
question of agreeing to the resolution until later in the
legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
09/07/07 9:18 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 636.
09/07/07 9:16 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
09/07/07 9:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches which by the direction of the chair, would be
limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Schwartz
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/07/07 9:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Schwartz
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/07/07 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Pomeroy to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
