10/01/09 11:40 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 163 (Roll no. 746).
10/01/09 11:04 AM
The previous question was ordered without objection.
10/01/09 10:22 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2892. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to 1) recede to subsection (a) of section 567 of the Senate amendment; 2) insist on subsections (b) and (c) of section 552 of the House bill; 3) recede to the Senate position on subsections (a) and (d) of section 552 of the House bill; and 4) not record their approval of the final conference agreement unless the text of such agreement (as such term is used in clause 12(a)(4) of rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives) unless the text of such agreement has been available to the managers in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable for for at least 72 hours prior to the time described in such clause.
10/01/09 10:19 AM
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House instruct conferees.
10/01/09 10:18 AM
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Price (NC) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
10/01/09 10:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 186.
10/01/09 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. McCarthy 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.
10/01/09 10:02 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Adam Dooley, Red Bank Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
10/01/09 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lincoln Davis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10/01/09 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
