The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2007.

Mr. Obey moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.

H.R. 2080:

to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to conform the District charter to revisions made by the Council of the District of Columbia relating to public education

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H. Con. Res. 105:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 291:

supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 307:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 7 through 13, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H. Con. Res. 117:

commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

H.R. 1873:

to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procurement, and for other purposes

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until May 9.

H.R. 1294:

to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe

S. Con. Res. 21:

setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012

H.R. 1595:

to implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 288 - 133 (Roll no. 309).

S. Con. Res. 21:

setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 364 - 57 (Roll no. 308).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Ryan of Wisconsin motion to instruct conferees on S.Con.Res. 21 and a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 1294:

to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.

An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text pursuant to H.Res. 377; modified by the amendments printed in House Report 110-130, and considered as adopted pursuant to H.Res. 377.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1294 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, modified by the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules to accompany this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Robert E. Andrews. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Andrews notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Gloucester County, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

S. Con. Res. 21:

setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012

Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the House instruct conferees.

On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 307).

Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 21. Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House, S. Con. Res. 21. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. It shall be in order to strike out all after the resolving clause of S. Con. Res. 21 and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H. Con. Res. 99 as adopted by the House. It shall then be in order for the House to insist on its amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 and to ask for a conference.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370.

H. Res. 370:

providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res. 370, which had been debated earlier, and S.Con.Res 21, as amended, on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 377:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1294) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 186 (Roll no. 305).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boustany 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.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Hilda L. Solis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.