04/26/10 2:17 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.
04/26/10 2:10 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4543.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/26/10 2:09 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
04/26/10 2:08 PM
THE SELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT PANEL OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS - Pursuant to clause 4(a) (5) of rule X, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Florida, to the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel of the Committee on Appropriations .
04/26/10 2:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
04/26/10 2:02 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 26, 2010 at 9:31 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1963; agreed to H. Con. Res. 255 with an amendment; and concurred in the House amendment to S. 1963. The Senate also made appointments to the Commission on Key National Indicators.
04/26/10 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess 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.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
04/26/10 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 26.
04/26/10 12:31 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
The Speaker designated the Honorable James P. Moran to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/26/10 12:30 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
