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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 23, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
- 12:03 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn
pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting
is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on January 26, 2009.
APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to the provisions of Section
201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Chair
announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate had appointed
Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf as Director of the Congressional
Budget Office effective immediately for the remainder of the
term expiring January 3, 2011.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 181.
- 12:02 P.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House
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.
- 12:01 P.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 12:00 P.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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