03/11/11 9:13 AM
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 836.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland 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. 151 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 836 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. 151.
03/11/11 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
03/11/11 9:01 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
03/11/11 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
