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House Floor proceedings of the previous legislative day, including current legislative days in progress.
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Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 10:27:46 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 10:30
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 15.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 10:22:37 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 10:23
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 10:22:02 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 10:23
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 620 as unfinished business.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 10:21:55 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 10:23
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 10:21:41 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 10:23
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:15:00 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:15
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 620.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:14:06 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:15
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:14:05 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:15
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 736 and Rule XVIII.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:13:40 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:15
Provides for consideration of H.R. 620 and H.R. 3978 under structured rules and H.R. 3299 under a closed rule. Each bill shall be debatable for one hour. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period of February 16, 2018 through February 23, 2018.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:13:35 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:15
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. H.R. 620 — "To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action, and for other purposes."

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:03:29 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:03
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.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:03:22 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:03
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schrader to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:01:59 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:03
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. Byrne 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. Byrne objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:00:37 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:00
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:00:17 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:00
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

Legislative Day Of February 15, 2018 - 9:00:07 A.M.

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 09:00
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Legislative Day Of February 14, 2018 - 6:20:09 P.M.

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 18:20
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2018.

Legislative Day Of February 14, 2018 - 6:20:08 P.M.

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 18:20
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of February 14, 2018 - 6:20:00 P.M.

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 18:20
Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.

Legislative Day Of February 14, 2018 - 5:31:50 P.M.

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 17:31
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.