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House Floor Summary
House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:32:01 A.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 18, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1321, S. 1694, and S. 1833.
Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:31:21 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:31:08 A.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:30:27 A.M.
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Capitol Worship Washington, DC.
Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:30:08 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of July 19, 2019 - 9:30:00 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 2:55:42 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on July 19, 2019.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 2:55:41 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 2:55:33 P.M.
Mr. Case moved that the House do now adjourn.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 1:15:59 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:56:05 P.M.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, July 19, 2019, it adjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:57:01 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:56:00 P.M.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on July 19. Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:05:47 P.M.
The House received a communication from Jenifer Megan Bel Miller, Chief of Staff, Rep. Steve Scalise. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Miller notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:02:55 P.M.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 199 (Roll no. 496).
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 11:56:17 A.M.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 218 (Roll no. 495).
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 11:34:03 A.M.
On agreeing to the O'Halleran amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 181 (Roll no. 494).
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:08:22 P.M.
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Scalise for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:03:55 P.M.
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of July 18, 2019 - 12:02:58 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker's Approval of the Journal, which the Chair put de novo.