11/19/09 11:27 AM
H. Res. 921:
electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as privileged matter.
11/19/09 11:27 AM
H. Res. 908:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes
11/19/09 11:25 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 908, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day.
11/19/09 10:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
11/19/09 10:26 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
11/19/09 10:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
11/19/09 10:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.
11/19/09 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
