House Floor Summary

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2190 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to make certain improvements in managing the Department's real property portfolio, and for other purposes."

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.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 19 (Roll no. 310).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2283.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2283 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale within the Department of Homeland Security workforce by conferring new responsibilities to the Chief Human Capital Officer, establishing an employee engagement steering committee, requiring action plans, and authorizing an annual employee award program, and for other purposes."

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2866 — "To review and improve licensing standards for placement in a relative foster family home."

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

Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 392.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2847 — "To make improvements to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and related provisions."

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. 625.

Considered under suspension of the rules.