10/03/08 3:29 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 440. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10/03/08 2:54 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10/03/08 2:52 PM
The House received a communication from Roberta Y. Hopkins, Acting Chief of Staff. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Hopkins notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Distrit of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and priviliges of the House.
10/03/08 2:51 PM
The House received a communication from Angelle Kwemo, Legislative Director. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Kwemo notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
10/03/08 2:50 PM
The House received a communication from Ericka Edwards-Jones, Congressional Aide. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Edwards-Jones notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
10/03/08 2:49 PM
The House received a communication from Stephanie Butler, District Director. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
10/03/08 2:49 PM
H.R. 5714:
to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
On agreeing to the Skelton amendment Agreed to without objection.
10/03/08 2:48 PM
H. Res. 1527:
congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
10/03/08 2:48 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Skelton.
10/03/08 2:48 PM
An amendment to add provisions for a limitation with respect to coin issuance policies.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
