06/01/11 2:32 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
06/01/11 1:17 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 287.
06/01/11 1:16 PM
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 380).
06/01/11 12:32 PM
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Ellison raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 287 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 287. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
06/01/11 12:28 PM
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Reed called up H.Res. 287 and asked for its immediate consideration.
06/01/11 12:02 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires 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.
06/01/11 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 1.
06/01/11 10:35 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
06/01/11 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.
06/01/11 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
