House Floor Summary

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 389.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 389 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1500) to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to meet its statutory purpose, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1994) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019; and for other purposes."

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 May 21, 2019, at 9:24 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 163

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Ms. Dean asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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 Ms. Escobar 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 Pastor R. Perez Gatling, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.

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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Brenda L. Lawrence to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Soto moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has resumed Special Order speeches.