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House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of February 6, 2017 - 2:00:17 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 14:01
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

Legislative Day Of February 6, 2017 - 2:00:14 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 14:00
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.

Legislative Day Of February 6, 2017 - 12:01:14 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:01
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

Legislative Day Of February 6, 2017 - 12:00:42 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:01
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 6, 2017 - 12:00:25 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:01
The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

Legislative Day Of February 6, 2017 - 12:00:10 P.M.

Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:01
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 12:36:59 P.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 12:38
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 6, 2017.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 12:36:57 P.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 12:38
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 12:36:55 P.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 12:37
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 11:39:24 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 11:39
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 11:19:09 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 11:22
Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 3, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, February 6, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 11:19:48 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 11:20
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:35:27 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:47
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 191 (Roll no. 78).

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:43:48 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:44
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:35:48 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:36
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:35:35 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:36
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and the question was put de novo.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:35:29 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:36
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 10:10:42 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:11
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 9:18:18 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 09:20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 36.

Legislative Day Of February 3, 2017 - 9:17:36 A.M.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 09:20
Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each resolution, and provides for one motion to recommit on each resolution.