01/14/09 3:23 PM
H. Res. 40:
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes
01/14/09 3:22 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/14/09 2:48 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 40.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
01/14/09 2:47 PM
H.R. 2:
to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes
01/14/09 2:45 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 289 - 139 (Roll no. 16).
01/14/09 2:30 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 247 (Roll no. 15).
01/14/09 2:11 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
01/14/09 2:05 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deal (GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments to determine the use of funds for the Children's Health Insurance Program.
01/14/09 2:01 PM
Mr. Deal (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
