Feb 12, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2009
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1255)
Feb 12, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1255)
Feb 12, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1261)
Feb 12, 2009
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 157, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Feb 12, 2009
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1260)
Feb 12, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 157.
Feb 12, 2009
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1254-1260)
Feb 11, 2009
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
Feb 11, 2009
The resolutions authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of February 13, 2009. The resolution also provides that the Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration under suspension of the rules pursuant to the resolution. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 10 is amended to change the hour of daily meeting of the House to 9:00 a.m. for Fridays and Saturdays.
Feb 11, 2009
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-14, by Mr. Perlmutter.