House Floor Summary

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jodey C. Arrington to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 16, 2018.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 12, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Hill moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 685 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."

The House received a communication from the Honorable Trey Gowdy. Mr. Gowdy submitted his resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Diane Black. Mrs. Black submitted her resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.