09/07/11 2:13 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
09/07/11 2:12 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered as privileged matter.
09/07/11 2:10 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 7, at 9:47 a.m.: That the Senate appointed members to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
The House received a communication from Margaret Mott, Casework Director, Office of Congressman Howard Berman. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Mott notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for Central District of California, for witness testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House, except to the extent that questions sought out privileged information.
09/07/11 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
09/07/11 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
09/07/11 2:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
