05/13/11 10:09 AM
On agreeing to the Gibson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 - 123 (Roll no. 324).
05/13/11 10:02 AM
On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 174 (Roll no. 323).
05/13/11 9:31 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
05/13/11 9:30 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
05/13/11 9:15 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment No. 9.
Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.
05/13/11 9:15 AM
An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-75 to commend the United States intelligence community for their successful operation in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice and their continued efforts against al Qaeda. It is based on Senate Resolution 159, which passed the Senate 97 to 0.
05/13/11 9:14 AM
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
05/13/11 9:02 AM
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walsh of IL 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.
05/13/11 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC.
05/13/11 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
