House Floor Summary

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.

The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. H.R. 2 — "To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes."

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting the amendment H.R. 5698 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 899 — "Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 4743."

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2372.

The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. S. 2372 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes."

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5698, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.R. 5698 until later in the legislative day.

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

The previous question was ordered on the amendment and bill without objection.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-677 to add clarifying language so only those who cause injury to a law enforcement officer with intent, not by accident, can be charged under the statute. It also amends the definition of law enforcement officer to assure correctional officers are covered by the definition

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 187).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 185 (Roll no. 186).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 185).