Sep 16, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 596). (text: CR H8152)
Sep 16, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 596).(text: CR H8152)
Sep 16, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 595).
Sep 16, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8178-8179)
Sep 16, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1433, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of adoption were postponed until later in the legislative day.
Sep 16, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1433.
Sep 16, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8152-8157, H8157-8168)
Sep 16, 2008
Will the House now consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 593).
Sep 16, 2008
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Cantor raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 1433 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be solved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 1433. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
Sep 16, 2008
By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter called up H.Res. 1433 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Sep 16, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Sep 16, 2008
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6899 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Sep 16, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-853, by Ms. Slaughter.