House Floor Summary

The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy K. Weber Sr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 20, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692, and relied upon for additional steps taken in Executive Order 13808. - referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Financial Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-103).

Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call votes on motions to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4227, as amended; H.R. 5131, as amended; H.R. 4467, as amended; and H.R. 5089, as amended, which were ordered on Monday, March 19, 2018.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of the pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University.

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 116).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 3 (Roll no. 115).

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

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. 788 — "Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter."

Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 787.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

Considered as unfinished business.