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House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 2:02:06 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Comer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 2:00:19 P.M.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 2:00:11 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 23.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 12:00:20 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 12:13:51 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 12:00:24 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable David Kustoff to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 12:00:35 P.M.
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.
Legislative Day Of October 23, 2017 - 12:00:30 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:03:48 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sec. 2(b) of H. Res. 562. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 23, 2017.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:02:32 P.M.
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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2017 at 3:24 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to a Conference with the House of Representatives on H.R. 2810
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:02:00 P.M.
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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2017 at 12:04 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 705, and agreed to S. Con. Res. 26 and appointment: Congressional Award Board
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:01:28 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:01:13 P.M.
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 562, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:00:37 P.M.
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:00:13 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Darrell E. Issa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:00:02 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:02:34 P.M.
MODIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CONFEREES - The Chair announced that the appointment of conferees from the Committee on Natural Resources on H.R. 2810 is modified by striking the first reference to section 2863.
Legislative Day Of October 19, 2017 - 12:02:33 P.M.
APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule I, the Chair announced the removal of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Walden, as a conferee and appointed the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Shimkus, to fill the vacancy.
Legislative Day Of October 16, 2017 - 10:02:09 A.M.
The House received a communication from Tim Murphy, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Murphy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony, issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make determinations required by Rule VIII.
Legislative Day Of October 16, 2017 - 10:02:36 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 562. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2017.