House Floor Summary

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3053.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 879 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053 under a structured rule with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. H.R. 3053 — "To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kustoff of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus 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. Mr. Shimkus 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, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 10, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Levin moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 177).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 220 (Roll no. 176).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 175).

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

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 10. Agreed to without objection.

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