House Floor Summary

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1654.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 392 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1873 and 1654, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and have specified amendments.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392. H.R. 1654 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the sailors involved in the accident on the USS Fizgerald.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 179 (Roll no. 317).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 184 (Roll no. 316).

Mr. Dent filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2998.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2353.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2353 — "To reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 396.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 396 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Trott 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.