House Floor Summary

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.

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 27, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 550).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 549).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 596 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."

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

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back with an amendment to change the effective date of secion 3 to September 30, 2027.