11/29/10 2:10 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.
11/29/10 2:07 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House received a communication from Representative Kirk wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2010.
11/29/10 2:05 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4783 with amendments, concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5566, concurred in the House amendments to S. 3689, passed S. 3650, passed H.R. 6198 with an amendment, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 327.
11/29/10 2:04 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 19, 2010 at 9:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1609; H.R. 5712, with amendments; agreed to S. Con. Res 75, S. Con. Res. 76, and H. Con. Res. 332.
11/29/10 2:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pallone 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.
11/29/10 2:02 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
11/29/10 2:01 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11/29/10 2:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
