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H. Res. 894:
providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 922, H. Res. 894 is laid on the table.
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TWO-MINUTE AUTHORITY - Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of H.R. 3524 pursuant to H. Res. 922, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule 18 and clauses 8 and 9 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
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H. Res. 922:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3524) to reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 922.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of TX 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Hilda L. Solis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
