01/26/09 5:31 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 31.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Welch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
01/26/09 5:30 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26.
01/26/09 2:07 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from New York, Mrs. Gillibrand, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 433.
The House received a communication from Representative Gillibrand wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on January 26, 2009.
01/26/09 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lujan 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.
01/26/09 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
01/26/09 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26.
01/26/09 12:40 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
01/26/09 12:30 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
