10/28/09 6:23 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2009.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (NY) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10/28/09 4:18 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
10/28/09 2:12 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10/28/09 2:11 PM
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 4: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
10/28/09 1:58 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
10/28/09 1:58 PM
H. Res. 824:
congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence
10/28/09 1:57 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 822).
10/28/09 1:49 PM
H. Res. 784:
honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 47, 13 Present (Roll no. 821).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/28/09 1:49 PM
Considered as unfinished business.