House Floor Summary

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. H.R. 4182 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes."

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3017.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 186 (Roll no. 645).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 644).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 643).

On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 - 237 (Roll no. 642).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3017.

The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. H.R. 3017 — "To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes."

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

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. McCarthy for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on a scheduling change for the week of December 4, 2017.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 635 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 635 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 3905.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 635, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 635.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 635 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes."