12/16/10 10:42 AM
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12/16/10 10:41 AM
At the conclusion of debate on the Flake point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.
12/16/10 10:29 AM
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Mr. Flake stated that the provisions of H.Res. 1766 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
12/16/10 10:26 AM
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter called up the resolution, H.Res. 1766, and asked for its immediate consideration.
12/16/10 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/16/10 10:02 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12/16/10 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/16/10 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
