10/10/07 11:28 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 719, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum is considered as withdrawn.
10/10/07 10:33 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 719.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/10/07 10:08 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Solis 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.
10/10/07 10:05 AM
Today's prayer was offered by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, Holy Etchmiadzin, Republic of Armenia
10/10/07 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
