04/28/16 12:04 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.
04/28/16 12:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of NY to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/28/16 12:03 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Peters demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
04/28/16 12:03 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Peters demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
04/28/16 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
04/28/16 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 28.
04/28/16 10:28 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
04/28/16 10:02 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
04/28/16 10:01 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/28/16 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
