12/10/09 12:10 PM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 187 (Roll no. 947).
12/10/09 10:38 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 961.
Considered as privileged matter.
12/10/09 10:37 AM
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12/10/09 10:31 AM
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 961 on the grounds that it violated the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 961. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
12/10/09 10:24 AM
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H.Res. 961 and asked for its immediate consideration.
12/10/09 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kilroy 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.
12/10/09 10:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
