Jul 15, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2009
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR H8107)
Jul 15, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 539).(text: CR H8107)
Jul 15, 2009
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 177 (Roll no. 538). (consideration: CR H8113-8114; text: CR H8113)
Jul 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 645.
Jul 15, 2009
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8107-8115)
Jul 15, 2009
On question of consideration Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 15, 2009
The Chair put the question of consideration of the resolution.
Jul 15, 2009
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 645 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 645. 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.
Jul 15, 2009
By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Matsui called up H.Res. 645 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Jul 14, 2009
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Jul 14, 2009
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the eneacting words of the bill. During consideration of the bill, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minmum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule XVIII and clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX. House Resolution 618 is laid on the table
Jul 14, 2009
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-209, by Ms. Matsui.