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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2888.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2888 — "To establish the Ste. Genevieve National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gosar objected to the 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.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. 2371.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2371 — "To require the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers, and for other purposes."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4547.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4547 — "To amend titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act to improve and strengthen the representative payment program."

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 February 5.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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 February 5.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.