House Floor Summary

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 666).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 665).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 647.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 647 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Davidson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Steven E. Boes, Boys Town, Boys Town, Nebraska

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Brat to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 198 (Roll no. 663).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 662).

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Tipton moved that the House do now adjourn.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.