10/08/09 6:53 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 9, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10/08/09 5:06 PM
The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2997.
10/08/09 4:06 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10/08/09 4:05 PM
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on October 15: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on October 14.
Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on October 13.
10/08/09 3:54 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
10/08/09 3:52 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Friday, October 9, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, October 8, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009. Agreed to without objection.
10/08/09 3:37 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that an applicable waiver, within the meaning of the Clean Diamond Trade Act (Public Law 108-19), granted by the World Trade Organizationhas been in effect since January 1, 2003, and will remain ineffect through December 31, 2012. - referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs and orderedto be printed (H. Doc. 111-67).
10/08/09 3:37 PM
H. Res. 804:
providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1016, with amendment
10/08/09 3:31 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 771).
