House Floor Summary

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 534).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195 (Roll no. 533).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4285 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 558; adoption of H. Res. 558, if ordered and the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4285.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 558 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 558, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 558.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 558 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

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. Wilson of SC 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 Chaplain Major General Steven Schaick, U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains, The Pentagon, Arlington, VA

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.

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.