[CAluvdubya]

What kind of response was that from the speaker?

Boehner: "Mr. Speaker, will you grant my request for a call of the roll?"

Speaker: "......"

Boehner: "Will you grant my request for a call of the roll?"

Speaker: "The answer will be given at the time of the request...which is not now"

Huh?

[esarlls3]

The answer will be given at the time of the request...which is not now

The request is a motion which must be made after the debate is finished and before the vote is started. It will be a race to see if the speaker can start the vote before the motion is made.