House Floor Summary

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 postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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. Schrader to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Anthony K.R. Gibson, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.

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 Jody B. Hice to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 616.

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: 220 - 165, 2 Present (Roll no. 625).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 624).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 30, 1 Present (Roll no. 623).

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

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