House Floor Summary

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 7(a) of H. Res. 758, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of H. Res. 758. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 18, 2019.

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 767.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 17.

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 280 - 138 (Roll no. 690).

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 297 - 120 (Roll no. 689).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 7 (Roll no. 688).

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

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2726 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4719 — "To amend the Federal share of the fishing safety standards grants."

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