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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 10, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
- H. Con. Res. 249:
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commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the
role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting
Rights Act of 1965
- 10:44 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 249.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 4786:
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to provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the
2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from
the Highway Trust Fund lapsed, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 10:29 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 4786.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10:28 A.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- 10:03 A.M. -
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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.
- 10:02 A.M. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 3433.
- 10:01 A.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hare to
lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Louise McIntosh
Slaughter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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