House Floor Summary

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 4.

JOINT SESSION - The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for the purpose of receiving in joint session the President of the United States. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 8:35 p.m. today.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Lowenthal 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 February 4.

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 Wm. Lacy Clay 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 February 4, 2020.

Commission on International Religious Freedom - Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998(22 U.S.C. 6431) and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Dr. James W. Carr, Searcy, AR, to succeed Ms. Kristina Arriaga, Alexandria,VA.

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission - Pursuant to USC 7002, the Republican Leader appointed Mr. Robert Borochoff, Houston, Texas.

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress - Pursuant to 44 USC 2702, the Republican Leader appointed Mr. Gunter Waibel, Oakland, California.

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 February 3, 2020, at 10:29 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 488.

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 January 31, 2020, at 11:59 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 86.

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.