04/30/09 11:40 AM
H. Res. 379:
providing for further consideration of the bill ( H.R. 627) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes
04/30/09 11:39 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 175 (Roll no. 224).
04/30/09 11:12 AM
H. Res. 379:
providing for further consideration of the bill ( H.R. 627) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes
04/30/09 11:12 AM
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res. 379, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
04/30/09 11:12 AM
H. Res. 381:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as privileged matter.
04/30/09 11:11 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 379, the Chair put the question on adoption of H.Res. 379, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr Sessions demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
04/30/09 10:17 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 379.
Considered as privileged matter.
04/30/09 10:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hall of NY 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.
04/30/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
04/30/09 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.
