House Floor Summary

An amendment, offered by Ms. Porter, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require a report analyzing the impact of the bill on the safety of victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse, dating partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 3.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Levin (MI), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require GAO to submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, analyzing the extent to which the new Section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of title 18, United States Code, added by the bill prevents firearms from being transferred to prohibited persons.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2.

By unanimous consent, the Rice (SC) amendment was withdrawn.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Rice (SC), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to grant NICS examiners access to the National Data Exchange when reviewing firearm transfers.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1112.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Lauren Underwood to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 145 and Rule XVIII.

Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 145. H.R. 1112 — "To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Trahan 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. Ms. Trahan objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum 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 Judy Chu to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.