Makes it in order at any time on March 19, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure addressing excessive compensation paid to employees of corporations in which the federal government has a significant interest.
Introduced in House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-40, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-40, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3645-3653)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3654-3655)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 142). (consideration: CR H3654-3655)
Roll Call #142 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3645)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3645)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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