House Floor Summary

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 1164 — "Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress."

Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6901 — "To amend chapter 36 of title 44, United States Code, to make certain changes relating to electronic Government services, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6901, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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. Gianforte to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Rodney Davis 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. Mr. Rodney Davis 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 House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 30, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 7187.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 46 (Roll no. 424).