04/23/12 11:04 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 24, 2012.
04/23/12 11:03 AM
The House received a communication from Eric With, District Director, Office of Congressman Michael C. Burgess. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. With notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the 362nd Judicial District Court in Denton, Texas, for testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
04/23/12 11:03 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 message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 23, 2012 at 9:15 a.m., stating that that body had passed with an amendment.
04/23/12 11:03 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 23, 2012 at 9:15 a.m., stating that that body had passed with an amendment.
04/23/12 11:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/23/12 11:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
04/23/12 11:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
04/23/12 11:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/23/12 11:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
