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House Floor Summary
House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:43:07 P.M.
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 512 — "To title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional employees, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:42:55 P.M.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:42:54 P.M.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:30:10 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 609.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:30:08 P.M.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:30:05 P.M.
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 609 — "To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the "Abie Abraham VA Clinic"."
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:29:24 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 4:29:10 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:03:09 P.M.
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 February 13, 2017, at 10:11 a.m. that the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 18 and appointment- National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:06:48 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:03:08 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:02:46 P.M.
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Tom Price, the whole number of the House is 432.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:02:45 P.M.
The House received a communication from Representative Price, Tom (GA) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 9:00 a.m. on February 10, 2017.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:01:54 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:01:51 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:00:08 P.M.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 2:00:05 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 12:10:47 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 12:00:32 P.M.
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
Legislative Day Of February 13, 2017 - 12:00:15 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.