House Floor Summary

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

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Andrew Chaney, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Missouri.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.

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 House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Hurd moved that the House do now adjourn.

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 161).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 160).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 159).

Mr. Crowley and Mr. Pascrell were recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not Mr. Crowley's resolution constituted a point of privilege, and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.

PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION - Mr. Crowley was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Crowley notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution.

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Buck filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.

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

On passage Passed without objection.