07/21/11 1:07 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 358.
07/21/11 1:06 PM
Considered as privileged matter.
On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 173 (Roll no. 612).
07/21/11 12:42 PM
At the conclusion of debate on the Fudge point of order, the Chair put the question on consideraton of the resolution.
07/21/11 12:24 PM
POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Ms. Fudge stated that the provisions of H.Res. 358 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
07/21/11 12:23 PM
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up the resolution, H.Res. 358, and asked for its immediate consideration.
07/21/11 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/21/11 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
07/21/11 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.
07/21/11 11:40 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
07/21/11 11:23 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
