12/15/09 4:36 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
12/15/09 4:33 PM
Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 16. Agreed to by voice vote.
12/15/09 4:33 PM
H.R. 2194:
to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
12/15/09 4:33 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.
12/15/09 3:00 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with sixty minutes of debate on H.R. 2194.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/15/09 3:00 PM
H.R. 3714:
to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices information about freedom of the press in foreign countries, establish a grant program to promote freedom of the press worldwide, and for other purposes
12/15/09 2:59 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
12/15/09 2:25 PM
H. Res. 971:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49
12/15/09 2:25 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3714.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/15/09 2:23 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.
