House Floor Summary

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 3 printed in Part D of House Report 116-200 to allow the bill to go into effect when DOI, in consultation with USFWS, certifies that the bill will not harm caribou herd populations.

On agreeing to the Young amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 526).

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 2 printed in Part D of House Report 116-200 to allow the bill to go into effect when DOI, in consultation with DOL, certifies that the offshore energy moratorium in the bill will not eliminate a substantial number of Native American, minority and women jobs.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Young, numbered 1 printed in Part D of House Report 116-200 to prohibit the repeal of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program until the Alaska Natives who live and work closest to the proposed oil and gas development in the Coastal Plain of ANWR are thoroughly consulted regarding the effect of the bill on their quality of life and future.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 548, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 3, as modified.

Gosar amendment; modified by unanimous consent.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 548, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 2.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Young demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 548, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young amendment No. 1.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1146.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Sean Casten to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 548 and Rule XVIII.

Providing for consideration of H.R. 205, H.R. 1146, and H.R. 1941.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 548. H.R. 1146 — "To amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and for other purposes."

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. Stauber 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 Reverend Kyle Wright, II, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School, Collinsville, Illinois.