House Floor Summary

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 247).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 246).

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the Chair recognized Mr. Frelinghuysen for a motion.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1665 — "To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration."

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

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for those affected by the deadly storms across the South and Midwest.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 305.

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 May 3, 2017 at 9:19 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 141, H.R. 274 and H.R. 366, with amendments.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 305 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts, and for other purposes."

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of NE to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Richard Boruch Rabinowitz, Aish International, New York, NY

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

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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Leonard Lance to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.