11/22/11 10:15 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on November 25, 2011.
11/22/11 10:14 AM
The House received a communication from Cory Gardner, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Gardner notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony by the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Mr. Gardner also notified the House that on November 10, 2011, the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado quashed this subpoena and that testimony and production of documents are no longer required.
11/22/11 10:04 AM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that an Executive Order has been issued with respect to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-74).
11/22/11 10:03 AM
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 a sealed envelope from the White House on November 21, 2011, at 4:15 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits an Executive Order he has issued with respect to Iran.
11/22/11 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11/22/11 10:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11/22/11 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Farr, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.
11/22/11 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11/22/11 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
