04/10/08 6:31 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on April 14, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Bartlett (MD) moved that the House do now adjourn.
04/10/08 6:30 PM
The House received a message from the Senate. Senate passed S. 2739
04/10/08 5:00 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Mr. Price (GA) requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 17: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
04/10/08 4:55 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That it may be in order on Thursday, April 17, 2008, for the Speaker to declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair for the purpose of receiving in the Chamber Former Members of Congress. Agreed to without objection.
04/10/08 4:53 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in order to receive in the Chamber Former Members of Congress. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Apr. 16. Agreed to without objection.
04/10/08 4:51 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 10, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
04/10/08 4:51 PM
H.R. 2537:
to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes
04/10/08 4:33 PM
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2537 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Oberstar moved that the committee now rise.
04/10/08 4:32 PM
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 - 117, 1 Present (Roll no. 182).
04/10/08 3:33 PM
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
