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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 16, 2019 - 6:51:56 P.M.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 482).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 6:22:17 P.M.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:28:30 P.M.
On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 480).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 4:46:44 P.M.
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:29:29 P.M.
On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 480).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 3:07:09 P.M.
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate and announced that, without objection, the words would be striken from the record.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:58:05 P.M.
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. Swalwell (CA) asked consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:49:48 P.M.
On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:50:04 P.M.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 5:29:35 P.M.
Mr. Nadler moved to proceed in order.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:13:40 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 491, Mr. Hoyer gave notice of intention that the House consider the following joint resolutions on Wednesday, July 17, 2019: S.J. Res. 36, S.J. Res. 37, and S.J. Res. 38.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:13:35 P.M.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 479).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:04:00 P.M.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 189 (Roll no. 478).
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:15:57 P.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. H. Res. 489 — "Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress."
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:16:31 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:16:02 P.M.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 2:13:37 P.M.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 12:31:31 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 491.
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 12:25:42 P.M.
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 491 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3494) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; relating to the consideration of House Report 116-125 and an accompanying resolution; relating to the consideration of measures disapproving of sales, exports, or approvals pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 489) condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress."
Legislative Day Of July 16, 2019 - 12:04:15 P.M.
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.