01/28/09 11:10 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
01/28/09 11:05 AM
On question of consideration of resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 174 (Roll no. 39).
01/28/09 10:22 AM
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Stearns raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 92 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 92. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
01/28/09 10:18 AM
H. Con. Res. 27:
authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln
01/28/09 10:18 AM
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter called up H.Res. 92 and asked for its immediate consideration.
01/28/09 10:16 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent.
01/28/09 10:15 AM
Mr. Capuano asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
01/28/09 10:03 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.
01/28/09 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Driehaus 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.
01/28/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
