The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 1415. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on September 9, 2008.

Mr. Gingrey moved that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 11: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, and Mr. Davis of KY for 5 min.

Mr. Regula requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 9: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Daniel P. Beard. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Beard notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for the production of documents and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make the determination required by the rule.

Commission on the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Donald Murphy, Cincinnati, Ohio .

H. Res. 1415:

expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Representative of the State of Ohio

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

H.R. 3667:

to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

S. 2135:

to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes

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

S. 2837:

to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse"

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

OBSERVING A MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

S. 2403:

to designate the new Federal Courthouse, located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. Federal Courthouse"

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 567).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.

Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2008. Agreed to without objection.

Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Sept. 10. Agreed to without objection.

Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Monday, September 8, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

S. 2135:

to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes

Considered under suspension of the rules.

S. 2450:

to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

S. 2837:

to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse"

Considered under suspension of the rules.

S. 2403:

to designate the new Federal Courthouse, located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. Federal Courthouse"

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 1, 2008, at 5:40 p.m., stating that that body had passed with an amendment H.R. 2095, H.R. 2608, and H.R 5683; and passed S. 2507 and S.J.Res. 45.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3241.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 1, 2008, at 4:12 p.m., stating that that body had passed without amendment H.R. 2245, H.R. 4918, H.R. 6340, and H.R. 6580; and agreed to without amendment H.Con.Res. 318.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesse L. Jackson Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.