06/18/12 4:02 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules.
06/18/12 4:02 PM
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. — "."
06/18/12 4:02 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
06/18/12 4:01 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
06/18/12 2:12 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
06/18/12 2:11 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 June 15, 2012 at 10:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed , without amendment.
06/18/12 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
06/18/12 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
06/18/12 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
06/18/12 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
