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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 20, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

12:47 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 61. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 21, 2009.

10:07 A.M. -
Pursuant to H. Res. 23, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 61, 111th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

10:04 A.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. . Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Scalise . Mr. Scalise submitted his resignation from the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hare 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.

10:01 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry F. Costello to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.


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