House Floor Summary

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1704 — "To foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support United States economic and business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 273 — "Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2002.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2002 — "To foster security in Taiwan, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.

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 6, 2019, at 11:14 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 693

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 P.M. today.

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

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