12/16/09 10:05 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
12/16/09 10:05 AM
H. Res. 973:
waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 973, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 973 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 973 until later in the legislative day.
12/16/09 9:23 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 973.
12/16/09 9:22 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
12/16/09 9:21 AM
Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 976.
12/16/09 9:04 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Yarmuth 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.
12/16/09 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tammy Baldwin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/16/09 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
