05/18/09 3:13 PM
H. Res. 438:
expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month"
05/18/09 3:11 PM
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.
05/18/09 3:05 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 438.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
05/18/09 3:05 PM
H. Res. 374:
recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tonko objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
05/18/09 2:55 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 374.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
05/18/09 2:55 PM
H. Res. 442:
recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its positive effect on the lives of low income children and families
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.
05/18/09 2:49 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 442.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
05/18/09 2:49 PM
H. Res. 347:
congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States
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.
05/18/09 2:43 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 347.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
05/18/09 2:43 PM
H. Res. 297:
recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day
