09/15/09 1:28 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
09/15/09 1:21 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3386.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/15/09 1:21 PM
H.R. 3137:
to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide clarification relating to the authority of the United States Postal Service to accept donations as an additional source of funding for commemorative plaques
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.
09/15/09 1:12 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3137.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/15/09 1:12 PM
H.R. 22:
to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund
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.
09/15/09 12:43 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 22.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
09/15/09 12:42 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
09/15/09 12:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
09/15/09 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Butterfield 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.
09/15/09 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
