House Floor Summary

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson 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 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 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.

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Hice, Jody B. amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hice, Jody B..

Mr. Hice, Jody B. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284).

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 238 (Roll no. 283).

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

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

Mr. Hice, Jody B. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 26. Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1973 — "To prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 1973, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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