House Floor Summary

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6756, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and announced that the ayes prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Buchanan demanded the Yeas and Nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage on H.R. 6756 until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6757.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6756, H.R. 6757 and H.R. 6760.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1084. H.R. 6757 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes."

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 410).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 189 (Roll no. 409).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6756.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6756, H.R. 6757 and H.R. 6760.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1084. H.R. 6756 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation, and for other purposes."

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

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 September 27, 2018 at 11:54 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4854, S. 3508, and S. 3509. The message also made an appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1084.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1084 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses; and providing for proceedings during the period from October 1, 2018, through November 12, 2018."

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. Kihuen 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 September 27.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.