03/10/11 12:26 PM
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 830.
03/10/11 12:25 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 150 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 830 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150.
03/10/11 12:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
03/10/11 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC 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.
03/10/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Raymond Bowman, Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee.
03/10/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 10.
03/10/11 10:51 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
03/10/11 10:01 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
03/10/11 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert E. Latta to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
