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Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:47:49 P.M.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:42:47 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title I related to Disclosure of Violations Relating to Air Transportation.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:42:34 P.M.
Mr. O'Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:41:34 P.M.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:16:49 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 585.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:15:59 P.M.
Rule provides for consideration of S. 585 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:15:54 P.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. S. 585 — "To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 1:10:26 P.M.
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.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:22:55 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:22:54 P.M.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:21:45 P.M.
Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 569 — "Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment."
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:20:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:02:26 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:00:56 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:00:55 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:00:02 P.M.
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Joshua Leu, First Christian Church, Great Bend, Kansas
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 12:00:01 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 11:25:22 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 10:01:04 A.M.
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.
Legislative Day Of October 12, 2017 - 10:00:42 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.