09/13/11 1:50 PM
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
09/13/11 1:49 PM
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 43 - 374 (Roll no. 703).
09/13/11 1:43 PM
On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 220 (Roll no. 702).
09/13/11 1:16 PM
H.R. 2887:
to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
09/13/11 1:16 PM
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
09/13/11 12:29 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2887.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/13/11 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.
09/13/11 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH 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.
09/13/11 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Leroy Adams, Jr., Morning Star Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
09/13/11 10:22 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
