03/04/10 10:48 AM
H. Res. 1086:
recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Baca 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
03/04/10 10:16 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1086.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Baca moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/04/10 10:15 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
03/04/10 10:10 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with one minute speeches.
03/04/10 10:09 AM
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Stark . Mr. Stark submitted his resignation as the acting chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. The resignation was accepted without objection.
03/04/10 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
03/04/10 10:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson, Sam of TX 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.
03/04/10 10:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
03/04/10 10:01 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.
03/04/10 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
