[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 4, 2003)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D180-D181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced:
33 public bills, H.R. 1046-1078; and; 13 resolutions, H.J. Res. 27-35; 
H. Con. Res. 77, and H. Res. 120-122 were introduced.
  Pages H1514-16
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages H1516-17
Reports Filed: No reports were filed today.
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Jeff Miller of Florida to act as Speaker Pro 
Tempore for today.
  Page H1473
Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. 
Norris A. Keirn, National Chaplain of the American Legion.
  Page H1478
Recess: The House recessed at 1:10 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H1478
Recess: The House recessed at 3:07 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
                                                             Page H1487
Committee Resignations: Read a letter from Representative Tim Bishop of 
New York wherein he announced his resignation from the Committee on 
Science, and read a letter from Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio wherein 
he announced his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. 
                                                             Page H1487

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Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Congratulating Lutheran Schools for Their Contributions to Education: 
H. Res.106, congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, 
teachers, administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their 
ongoing contributions to education (agreed to by yea and nay vote of 
407 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 40);
  Pages H1479-81
  Annual Visiting Nurses Association Week: H. Con. Res. 54, expressing 
the sense of the Congress that there should be established an annual 
National Visiting Nurse Association Week (agreed to by yea and nay vote 
of 411 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 41); and 
                                                         Pages H1481-84
  Honoring the Legacy of Mr. Rogers and His Neighborhood: H. Res. 111, 
honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a 
more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults 
(agreed to by yea and nay vote of 412 yeas with none voting ``nay'', 
Roll No. 42).
  Pages H1484-87
Consideration of Joint Resolution Commending Members of the Armed 
Forces and Their Families on March 5: Agreed that it be in order at any 
time on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 to consider in the House H.J. Res. 27, 
recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, 
and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during 
the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States; that 
it be considered as read for amendment; that it be debatable for one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking 
Minority member of the Committee on Armed Services; and that the 
previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to 
final passage without intervening motion.
  Page H1490
Consideration of Museum and Library Services Act on March 6: Agreed 
that it be in order at any time without intervention of any point of 
order on Thursday, March 6, to consider in the House H.R. 13, to 
reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act, that it be considered 
as read for amendment; that it be debatable for one hour equally 
divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking Minority Member of 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and that the previous 
question be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without 
intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
  Page H1490
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea and nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H1488, H1488-89, 
H1489-90. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 10:48 p.m.