Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2008-04-23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2008-04-23On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 190 (Roll no. 212).
3. 2008-04-23On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 211).
4. 2008-04-23Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2008-04-23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1125, Mr. Welch moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the Yeas and Nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
6. 2008-04-23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1125.
7. 2008-04-23Considered as privileged matter.
8. 2008-04-23All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
9. 2008-04-22Introduced in House
10. 2008-04-22The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-603, by Mr. Welch (VT).
11. 2008-04-22Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 208.