House Floor Summary

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 P.M. today.

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

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jimmy Gomez to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant section 3(b) of H. Res. 389. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 3, 2019.

Mr. Evans asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2157, and agree to the Senate amendment. Mr. John W. Rose (TN) objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment.

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Mr. Evans asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 389, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Benjamin Hogue, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jamie Raskin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 389. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on May 30, 2019.

Mr. Bishop (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and pass the bill, S. 1693. Mr. Massie objected to the consideration of the Senate bill.

Mr. Bishop (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2157, and agree to the Senate amendment. Mr. Massie objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment.