House Floor Summary

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

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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Wilson (SC) moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.

The House received a communication from Patrick J. Conroy, S.J. wherein he resigns as the Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives effective May 24, 2018.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 1 (Roll no. 141).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 140).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. S. 167 — "To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 146 — "To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Newhouse filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 830 and H. Res. 831.