House Floor Summary

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 565.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 565 — "To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4803.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4803 — "To facilitate the automatic acquisition of citizenship for lawful permanent resident children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad, and for other purposes."

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:45 p.m. today.

American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress - Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2103(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Mr. Robert Anacletus Underwood, Hagatna, Guam for a term of 6 years.

The House received a communication from Ryan Ethington, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Lance Gooden. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ethington notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and that after consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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

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 December 3, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1138.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.