05/08/08 10:06 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments to H.R. 5818 and on a motion to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
05/08/08 10:05 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 308, S. Con. Res. 72, and S. Con. Res. 81.
05/08/08 10:04 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2929.
05/08/08 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
05/08/08 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/08/08 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
