House Floor Summary

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to Iran declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2017. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-77).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to the situation in Burundi declared in Executive Order 13712 on November 22, 2015, is to continue in effect beyond November 22, 2017. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-76).

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Norton 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 postponed further proceedings on the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 6.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable James Comer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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

Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on November 3, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday November 6, 2017 when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 174 (Roll no. 606).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 231 (Roll no. 605).

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House for the upcoming week.