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Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:56:46 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:56
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 267.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:56:44 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:56
Considered under suspension of the rules.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:56:20 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:56
Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 267 — "To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes."

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:56:11 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:56
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:50:58 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 648.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:50:57 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
Considered under suspension of the rules.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:50:24 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 648 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir."

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:50:23 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:50:21 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
On passage Passed without objection.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:49:50 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:51
Mr. Tipton asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:49:28 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:49
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:46:31 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:47
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 132.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:46:20 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:47
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 132 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District, and for other purposes."

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:45:48 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:46
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:32:42 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:33
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:32:23 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:33
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Dunn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:32:20 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:33
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:31:01 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:31
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:30:40 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:31
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

Legislative Day Of March 15, 2017 - 4:30:26 P.M.

Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:31
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.