06/10/10 11:31 AM
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-503 to prioritize foreclosure counseling services to areas of the country that have been the hardest-hit by the housing crisis.
06/10/10 11:30 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
06/10/10 11:26 AM
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-503 to provide for various technical corrections, make modifications to the GAO report in section 15 of the bill, provide that the Secretary may increase loan limits for micropolitan counties surrounded by higher cost areas and experiencing significant growth, and address documentation standards for FHA loans.
06/10/10 11:26 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1424, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.
06/10/10 11:25 AM
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
06/10/10 11:25 AM
S. 3473:
to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
06/10/10 11:24 AM
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.
06/10/10 10:28 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3473.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
06/10/10 10:27 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
06/10/10 10:05 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
