04/05/11 2:03 PM
H. Res. 200:
providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 227).
04/05/11 1:55 PM
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
04/05/11 1:55 PM
H. Res. 200:
providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices
04/05/11 1:54 PM
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 175 (Roll no. 226).
04/05/11 12:26 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 200.
Considered as privileged matter.
04/05/11 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Deutch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/05/11 12:02 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Denham demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Denham objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
04/05/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Boca Raton Synagogue, Boca Raton, Florida.
04/05/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 5.
04/05/11 10:50 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
