02/24/09 1:15 PM
H. Res. 83:
recognizing the significance of Black History Month
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.
02/24/09 1:15 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 234.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
02/24/09 12:53 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
02/24/09 12:53 PM
H. Res. 18:
honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
02/24/09 12:33 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 18.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
02/24/09 12:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02/24/09 12:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/24/09 12:02 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
02/24/09 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24.
02/24/09 11:03 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
