03/25/09 11:19 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 383.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/25/09 11:18 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
03/25/09 11:18 AM
H. Res. 280:
providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 146) to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 280, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Pingree (ME) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
03/25/09 10:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 280.
Considered as privileged matter.
03/25/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by directon of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
03/25/09 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Costa 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.
03/25/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Earl F. Palmer, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC
03/25/09 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
