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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (03/28/2017 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". (03/28/2017 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. (03/28/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating March 22, 2017, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day". (03/28/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

Investigative Subcommittee established by the Committee on Ethics - Pursuant to clause (5)(a)(4)(A) of Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittee established by the Committee on Ethics: Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Higgins of NY, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Keating, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Sewell of AL, Mr. Soto and Ms. Titus.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190, 2 Present (Roll no. 201).

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

Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 233.

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

Considered as unfinished business. S.J. Res. 34 — "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services"."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of S.J. Res. 34, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Flores moved to table the appeal of the Chair.

Ms. Lofgren moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Lofgren was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not her previously noticed resolution constituted a point of privilege. Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.