02/25/09 10:51 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
02/25/09 10:51 AM
H. Res. 180:
supporting the goals and ideals of the third annual America Saves Week
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.
02/25/09 10:33 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 180.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
02/25/09 10:33 AM
H. Res. 47:
supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day
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.
02/25/09 10:23 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 47.
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.
02/25/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to fifteen per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/25/09 10:02 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Lynch 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. Lynch 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
02/25/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
02/25/09 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
