04/10/08 3:33 PM
An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph prohibiting use of funds for Congressional earmarks.
04/10/08 2:04 PM
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2537.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1083 and Rule XVIII.
04/10/08 2:03 PM
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2537 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1083.
04/10/08 2:03 PM
H. Res. 1092:
relating to the consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
04/10/08 1:48 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195, 1 Present (Roll no. 181).
04/10/08 1:24 PM
The previous question was ordered without objection.
04/10/08 12:01 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1092
04/10/08 12:00 PM
Considered as privileged matter.
04/10/08 12:00 PM
H. Res. 1038:
recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation
04/10/08 11:57 AM
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 180).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
