03/27/12 1:06 PM
Considered as privileged matter. — "."
03/27/12 1:05 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
03/27/12 12:29 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to .
03/27/12 12:29 PM
Mr. Bachus moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
03/27/12 12:28 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
03/27/12 12:27 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to without amendment and had made appointments to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
03/27/12 12:02 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.
03/27/12 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McHenry to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
03/27/12 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
03/27/12 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
