02/27/08 4:04 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That the Speaker be authorized to entertain motions to suspend the rules on Thursday, February 28, 2008, as though under clause 1 of rule XV. Agreed to without objection.
02/27/08 4:04 PM
H.R. 5351:
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 222 (Roll no. 83).
02/27/08 3:41 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
02/27/08 3:28 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the English motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House promptly with several amendments striking sections pertaining to modification of credit phase-out; modification of limitation on automobile depreciation; relating to co-production of renewable diesel with petroleum feedstock; relating to clarification that credits for fuel are designed to provide an incentive for United States production; relating to extension of transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters; relating to restructuring of New York Liberty Zone tax credits; relating to qualified energy conservation bonds and revenue provisions. At the end of the bill, the motion adds a new title V.
02/27/08 3:27 PM
Mr. English (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
02/27/08 3:26 PM
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 191 (Roll no. 82).
02/27/08 3:01 PM
Mr. Rangel moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Mr. Hoekstra appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
02/27/08 2:55 PM
Mr. Rangel raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rangel stated that the provisions of the amendment contained in the instructions accompanying the motion to recommit were not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
02/27/08 2:52 PM
Mr. Hoekstra moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
