House Floor Summary

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 790 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1230 and H.J. Res. 76 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 790. H.R. 1230 — "To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes."

The House received a communication from the Honorable Van Taylor. Mr. Taylor submitted his resignation from the Committee on Education and Labor. The resignation was accepted without objection.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Van Taylor. Mr. Taylor submitted his resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted 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 January 15, 2020 at 11:18 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2547.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

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

The House received a communication from the Honorable Peter T. King. Mr. King (NY) submitted his resignation from the Committee on Financial Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H. Res. 798 — "Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachement trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States."

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. Ted Lieu of CA 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. Dean 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. Dean 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, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 15.

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

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.