House Floor Summary

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments to H.R. 2810 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2810 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes."

Ms. Granger filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3219.

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

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 77 - 326 (Roll no. 353).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H. Res. 440.

Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 440.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 440 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, 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. McNerney 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 Bishop Joshua K. Lynn, Mastin Lake Church of God of Prophecy, Huntsville, AL.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

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.