House Floor Summary

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2017, at 1:18 a.m.: that the Senate receded from its amendment and concurred with an amendment to H.R. 1; and passed H.R. 695 with an amendment.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 668.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 668 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 668.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Harold Rogers 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 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Schweikert 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.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 180, 1 Present (Roll no. 696).