05/11/11 12:21 PM
Mr. Reed asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services have until 5:00 p.m. on May 17 to file a report on H.R. 1540. Agreed to without objection.
05/11/11 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.
05/11/11 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Ellmers 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.
05/11/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Wallace Shepherd, Second Baptist Church, Santa Barbara, California.
05/11/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.
05/11/11 10:45 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
05/11/11 10:08 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
05/11/11 10:07 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16.
05/11/11 10:01 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/11/11 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
