H.RES.547: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-235, by Ms. Matsui.

All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 547.

Considered as privileged matter.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 547, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Washington objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum is considered as withdrawn.

Considered as unfinished business.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 178 (Roll no. 634).

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