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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 26, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

2:49 P.M. -

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mrs. Lummis moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:28 P.M. -

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. of CA requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 5: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

2:16 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the President's Pre-explanatory statement regarding the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-19).

2:07 P.M. -

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

2:06 P.M. -

Ms. Wasserman Schultz asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns Thursday, February 26, 2009, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009 Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

2:05 P.M. -

Ms. Wasserman Schultz asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting the Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 183:: expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, and for other purposes

2:04 P.M. -

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 90).

1:31 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1106:: to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1106 as unfinished business.

1:30 P.M. -

On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the Committee rise.

12:16 P.M. -

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1106.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 190 and Rule XVIII.

12:14 P.M. -

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1106 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 190.

H. Res. 190:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability

12:13 P.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198 (Roll no. 89).

11:55 A.M. -

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 88).

10:17 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 190.

10:16 A.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

10:04 A.M. -

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

10:03 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 8.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Honda 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 Reverend Michael E. Askew, Sr., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, Florida.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.