05/08/08 5:06 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Upton motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2419. The instructions contained in the motion direct the managers on the part of the House to recede the provisions proposed to be added to Section 9001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 in the form of a definition of "Renewable Biomass".
Mr. Upton moved that the House instruct conferees.
05/08/08 4:48 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, May 12, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 8, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2008. Agreed to without objection.
05/08/08 4:47 PM
Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism - Pursuant to Section of 1853(a) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Henry Sokolski, Arlington, Virginia and Mr. Stephen Rademaker, McLean, Virginia .
05/08/08 4:47 PM
H.R. 2419:
to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
05/08/08 4:41 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/08/08 4:40 PM
H.R. 3221:
moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure
05/08/08 4:40 PM
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 222 (Roll no. 305).
05/08/08 4:40 PM
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 128 - 274 (Roll no. 304).
05/08/08 4:36 PM
Mr. Frank asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be authorized to make technical corrections in the House amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3221. Agreed to without objection.
05/08/08 4:35 PM
House agreed to Senate amendment to the title pursuant to H. Res. 1175
