10/11/11 2:10 PM
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. — "."
10/11/11 2:09 PM
Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Thursday, October 13, 2011, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea. Agreed to without objection.
10/11/11 2:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
10/11/11 2:02 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 October 7, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.: That the Senate passed , with an amendment, and that the Senate passed .
10/11/11 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Markey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10/11/11 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10/11/11 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10/11/11 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
10/11/11 12:21 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
10/11/11 12:00 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
