06/23/11 12:04 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.
06/23/11 12:03 PM
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the Gentleman from New York, the whole number of the House is 432.
06/23/11 12:02 PM
The House received a communication from Cesar A. Perales, Secretary of State, State of New York. Mr. Perales informed the House he had received the resignation of Anthony D. Weiner as New York's 9th Congressional District Representative in the United States House of Representatives. The New York State Department of State filed the letter on June 20, 2011. A copy of Mr. Weiner's letter of resignation was attached.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Altmire to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
06/23/11 12:01 PM
SPEAKERS APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
06/23/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 23.
06/23/11 11:12 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
06/23/11 10:01 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
06/23/11 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
