07/08/11 10:25 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
07/08/11 10:01 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 337.
07/08/11 10:00 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
07/08/11 10:00 AM
H. Res. 340:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes
07/08/11 9:59 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 340, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
07/08/11 9:19 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 340.
Considered as privileged matter.
07/08/11 9:04 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.
07/08/11 9:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fleming to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/08/11 9:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
07/08/11 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
