10/15/09 11:41 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10/15/09 11:41 AM
H. Res. 829:
providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill ( H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 174 (Roll no. 781).
10/15/09 11:33 AM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173 (Roll no. 780).
10/15/09 10:32 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 829.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/15/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 692, and S. 1694. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 46.
10/15/09 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Michaud 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.
10/15/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend David Ferrell, Calvary Tabernacle, Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.
10/15/09 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
