07/17/12 2:10 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).
07/17/12 2:10 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. - referred to the Committee on ForeignAffairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).
07/17/12 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
07/17/12 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/17/12 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
07/17/12 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
07/17/12 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
07/17/12 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
07/17/12 12:01 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 July 16, 2012 at 2:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed , with an amendment.
07/17/12 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.
