House: First (Partial) Week of Votes

Legislation in Question:

• H.Res. 5 - Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] - Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 6)
• H.Res. 6 - Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD] - Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress

Roll calls compiled by the Clerk of the House:

1. Call by States: 435 Present
2. Election of the Speaker: 233 Pelosi, 202 Boehner
3. H.Res. 5, Rule for the Rules - On Ordering the Previous Question: Passed 222-197
4. H.Res. 5, Rule for the Rules - On Motion to Commit with Instructions: Failed 199-232
5. H.Res. 5, Rule for the Rules - On Agreeing to the Resolution: Passed 235-195
6. H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 1: Passed 426-0
7. H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 2: Passed 430-1
   
8. H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 3: Passed 430-0
   
9. H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 4: Passed 280-152
   
10. H.Res. 6, On Motion to Commit with Instructions: Failed 200-232
    
11. H.Res. 6, The Rules of the House - Title 5: Passed 232-200

Press Reports

House Adopts Pay-as-You-Go Rules
On its second day under Democratic management, the House yesterday overwhelmingly approved new rules aimed at reining in deficit spending and shedding more light on the murky world of special-interest projects known as earmarks.

House Passes Lobbying Reforms
The House on its first day of the new session passed changes to ethics guidelines, including banning gifts and meals paid for by lobbyists and limiting travel paid for by outside groups. Guests discuss the legislation's chances of success.