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Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:07:28 A.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 17.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:07:25 A.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 17 printed in House Report 115-217 to classify a vessel being repaired or dismantled to be a "recreational vessel" if the vessel shares elements of design and construction of traditional recreational vessels and is not normally engaged in a military or commercial undertaking when operating.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:06:10 A.M.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:06:00 A.M.
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2810 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:01:58 A.M.
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 July 14, 2017 - 9:01:46 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:01:42 A.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:00:27 A.M.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:00:07 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of July 14, 2017 - 9:00:01 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 8:18:43 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 14, 2017.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 8:18:42 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 8:18:26 P.M.
Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
PN583
Patrick M. Shanahan, of Washington, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense, vice Robert O. Work, resigned. (07/13/2017 legislative day)
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:16:16 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 2.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:19:51 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:19:23 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:18:22 P.M.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:18:15 P.M.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of July 13, 2017 - 7:18:04 P.M.
Mr. Thornberry moved that the Committee rise.