House Floor Summary

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3043 and H.R. 3441. Measure will be considered read. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3043. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3441 with one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 607. H.R. 3043 — "To modernize hydropower policy, and for other purposes."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4173 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the Veterans Crisis Line."

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

UNFINISHED BUINSESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Res. 609 and on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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 8, 2017 at 9:37 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1088 and S. 1015.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 609.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 609 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2201) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, 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. Sires 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 Pastor Jeff Williams, Faith Community Church, Janesville, WI

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 8.

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 Don Bacon to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.