House Floor Summary

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 989, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Schneider, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-815 to amend Sec. 1503 to include a list of foreign state or foreign nonstate actors involved in the threats to election campaigns for Federal offices.

On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 989, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-815 to add Russian to the list of the languages in Sec. 1501.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 323).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 322).

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6237.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 989 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6237 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. 989. H.R. 6237 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 989.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 989 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6237) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

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. Gianforte 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 Rev. J. Josh Smith, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Athens, GA

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.

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