[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 1, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

  Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I have a parliamentary inquiry.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his inquiry.
  Mr. BUYER. Why was I not given the opportunity to ask for the yeas 
and nays and it's reserved for tomorrow?
  Do I have to be present tomorrow to ask for the yeas and nays? I know 
you said further proceedings are extended.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Further proceedings on that measure are 
postponed.
  Mr. BUYER. Further parliamentary inquiry.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his inquiry.
  Mr. BUYER. Isn't it normally a custom at the end of the bill for me 
now to ask for the yeas and nays?
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has the discretion to postpone 
further consideration of the measure under clause 1 of rule XIX.
  Mr. BUYER. Further inquiry.
  You will then place the House on notice as to when we could then ask 
for the recorded vote for tomorrow, not only on the substitute, but 
also on Mr. Waxman's bill?
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman should consult with the 
leadership about scheduling decisions.

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