01/29/08 8:20 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 279. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 6, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mrs. Blackburn moved that the House do now adjourn.
01/29/08 7:00 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
01/29/08 6:53 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
01/29/08 6:52 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Feb. 6. Agreed to without objection.
01/29/08 6:52 PM
H.R. 1528:
to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes
01/29/08 6:36 PM
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 122 (Roll no. 28).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/29/08 6:28 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 - 205 (Roll no. 27).
01/29/08 6:04 PM
The previous question was ordered without objection.
01/29/08 5:55 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to insert language preventing the Secretary from using eminent domain to acquire land for the trail and may not accept any land that was acquired through the use of eminent domain for inclusion in the trail.
01/29/08 5:54 PM
Page 3, line 4, strike ``owner.'' and insert ``owner. The Secretary may not use eminent domain to acquire land for the trail and may not accept any land that was acquired through the use of eminent domain for inclusion in the trail.
