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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
04/08/11 1:39 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 37.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 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 considered read. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200.
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On motion to consider the joint resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 174 (Roll no. 250).
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QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays on the question of consideration pursuant to clause 3 of rule XVI.
Mr. Walden moved to consider the joint resolution.
04/08/11 1:15 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
04/08/11 12:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Southerland to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/08/11 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. Poe 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. Poe objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
04/08/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
