House Floor Summary

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 436).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Banks (IN) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3530.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Banks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3530 — "To reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Graves (LA) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1520.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1520 — "To expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McClintock objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6652.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6652 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to the Kennewick Irrigation District, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McClintock objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2606.

Mr. McClintock moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.