12/27/12 2:09 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 31, 2012.
12/27/12 2:09 PM
The Chair announced that, without objection, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 27, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012.
12/27/12 2:08 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 December 27, 2012 at 11:19 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1339, without amendment; passed H.R. 4212, with an amendment; passed H.R. 5859, without amendment; passed H.R. 6364, with an amendment; passed S. 3709; and passed H.R. 1845, without amendment.
12/27/12 2:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12/27/12 2:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/27/12 2:02 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12/27/12 2:02 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12/27/12 2:01 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/27/12 2:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
