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H. Res. 245:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1230) to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 167 (Roll no. 294).
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 171 (Roll no. 293).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 245.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Sanchez, Loretta of CA 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William Byrne, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington DC.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
