06/18/13 12:35 PM H.R. 1896
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1896.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1896 — "To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that the United States can comply fully with the obligations of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance, and for other purposes."
06/18/13 12:35 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
06/18/13 12:34 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 June 18, 2013, at 9:48 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 330.
06/18/13 12:03 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.
06/18/13 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Bonamici to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
06/18/13 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
06/18/13 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Bradley Hales, Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpepper, Virginia
06/18/13 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
