House Floor Summary

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4609.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4609 — "To provide for the conveyance of a Forest Service site in Dolores County, Colorado, to be used for a fire station."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3607.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3607 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes."

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan. Mr. Sablan submitted his resignation from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.

The House received a communication from Mark H. Nagales, Constituent Services Director, Honorable Jackie Speier. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nagales notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC 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.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.