House Floor Summary

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 1.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

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 to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019.

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 March 28, 2019 at 1:24 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 590.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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 Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Capitol Worship, Washington, DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donald S. Beyer Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on March 29, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House received a communication from Stephanie Cope, Legislative Correspondent, Congressman Brian Mast. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Cope notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida 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.

The House received a communication from The Honorable Brian J. Mast, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mast notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 863 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.