12/15/09 10:45 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1517.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12/15/09 10:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 62 and S. 1755.
12/15/09 10:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Capito 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.
12/15/09 10:00 AM
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 15.
12/15/09 9:19 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
12/15/09 9:01 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/15/09 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
