House Floor Summary

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 252 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 124) expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals."

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 Mr. LaMalfa 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.

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 Jim Costa 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 March 27, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Estes moved that the House do now adjourn.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities is to continue in effect beyond April 1, 2019 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-23).

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further Special Order speeches.

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

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 252 — "To authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army."

Mr. Cisneros asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.