House Floor Summary

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 70.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 70 — "Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 31.

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 Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 31, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House received a communication from John P. Sarbanes, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sarbanes notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Hoyer notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Elijah Cummings, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cummings notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 8 (Roll no. 67).