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H. Res. 999:
to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled
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MORNING-HOUR BUSINESS - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 6, 2009, providing for Morning-Hour Debate be extended for the remainder of the 111th Congress, except that pursuant to H. Res. 1000, the date of May 17, 2010, shall be used in lieu of May 18, 2009. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered as privileged matter.
COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 998, the Chair announced the appointment of Representatives Hoyer and Boehner to the Committee to Notify the President.
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H. Res. 998:
providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered as privileged matter.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of NE to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
01/12/10 7:07 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Call of the House Quorum responded: 373 present (Roll no. 1).
01/12/10 6:30 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 12.
01/12/10 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
01/12/10 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable James P. Moran to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
