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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 111-249 to reauthorize appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Initia tive Act of 1998 at the existing, authorized funding level for an additional five years.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 965.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 965 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 726.
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H. Res. 726:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 965) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
09/10/09 10:23 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 726.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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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.
09/10/09 10:05 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kline of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Today's prayer was offered by Dean George Werner, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
