House Floor Summary

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4174.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4174 — "To amend titles 5 and 44, United States Code, to require Federal evaluation activities, improve Federal data management, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 16. Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2331 — "To require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2331, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 633 - Recorded vote pending.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 632).

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 had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 15, 2017 at 11:34 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 534.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 619 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017."

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. Jody B. Hice of GA to lead the Members 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 Dr. Glynn Stone, Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview, Texas

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.

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