10/02/07 10:55 AM
S. 474:
to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
10/02/07 10:26 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 474.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Green, Al moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
10/02/07 10:25 AM
NATO Parliamentary Assembly - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, Clause 10 of Rule 1, and the order of the House of January 4, 2007 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Miller of FL .
10/02/07 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
10/02/07 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pitts 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.
10/02/07 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 2.
10/02/07 9:13 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10/02/07 9:01 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Cohen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10/02/07 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
