04/15/11 2:22 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
04/15/11 2:02 PM
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
04/15/11 2:01 PM
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 34.
04/15/11 1:12 PM
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 34.
04/15/11 1:11 PM
On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 259 (Roll no. 276).
04/15/11 12:03 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen substitute amendment no. 5.
04/15/11 12:02 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.
04/15/11 12:02 PM
A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-62 to reduce deficits gradually to avoid disrupting the recovery and reaches primary balance by 2018 while protecting guarantees to seniors and investments that are essential for the well-being of our citizens. Would also make strategic investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure, while restraining the growth in overall discretionary spending. Would extend middle-income tax relief and streamlines the tax code to remove special interest tax breaks that distort economic activity.
04/15/11 11:58 AM
On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Failed by recorded vote: 119 - 136, 172 Present (Roll no. 275).
04/15/11 11:35 AM
On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment Failed by recorded vote: 77 - 347 (Roll no. 274).
