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House Floor Summary
House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:32:10 A.M.
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 16, 2020, at 1:13 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 3084, S. 3201, H.R. 886 with an amendment, and H.R. 5430
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:33:01 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 790. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2020.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:31:51 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:30:55 A.M.
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 790, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:30:33 A.M.
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Brendan Glasgow, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, DC
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:30:25 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donald S. Beyer Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2020 - 10:30:07 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 12:30:31 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on January 17, 2020.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 12:30:30 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 12:30:21 P.M.
Mr. Flores moved that the House do now adjourn.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 12:18:54 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 12:17:43 P.M.
Joint Economic Committee - Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:26:00 A.M.
The House received a communication from the Honorable Jaime Herrera Beutler. Ms. Herrera Beutler submitted her resignation from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resignation was accepted without objection.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:26:16 A.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 10:59:32 A.M.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 180 (Roll no. 22).
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:02:16 A.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:01:59 A.M.
Mr. Payne asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on January 17. Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:00:47 A.M.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:00:42 A.M.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of January 16, 2020 - 11:00:19 A.M.
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 801 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."