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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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H.R. 2419:
to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 11 (Roll no. 175).
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Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until Thursday, April 10, 2008, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1038, which was ordered on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
04/09/08 6:13 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Goodlatte motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to any provision which will result in an increase in taxes.
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the House instruct conferees.
04/09/08 6:12 PM
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
04/09/08 6:11 PM
Mr. Holden moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
04/09/08 6:11 PM
H.R. 2016:
to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes
04/09/08 6:10 PM
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 278 - 140 (Roll no. 174).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04/09/08 6:02 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 212 (Roll no. 173).
