12/07/09 12:17 PM
H. Con. Res. 199:
recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States
12/07/09 12:16 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12/07/09 12:05 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 199.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
12/07/09 12:04 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12/07/09 12:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith 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.
12/07/09 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.
12/07/09 10:41 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12/07/09 10:31 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Garamendi to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12/07/09 10:30 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
