House Floor Summary

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 167.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 443.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 443 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 146.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3961.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3961 — "To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Kissimmee River and its tributaries in the State of Florida for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes."