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Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 10:30:15 A.M.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 233 (Roll no. 207).
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 10:42:04 A.M.
COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 10:41:08 A.M.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 10:03:33 A.M.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:55:30 A.M.
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit members of the Science Advisory Board from being employed by any corporate entity that has an interest before the Board during that members service, and for three years following that members service.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:55:14 A.M.
Mr. Foster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:54:31 A.M.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:14:29 A.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1431.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:14:04 A.M.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:13:59 A.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. H.R. 1431 — "To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:02:04 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 March 30, 2017 - 9:01:43 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:01:38 A.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:00:31 A.M.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:00:14 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Legislative Day Of March 30, 2017 - 9:00:08 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
Legislative Day Of March 29, 2017 - 6:15:05 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.
Legislative Day Of March 29, 2017 - 6:15:02 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 29, 2017 - 6:15:00 P.M.
Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
Legislative Day Of March 29, 2017 - 6:15:17 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.