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Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:14:15 A.M.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:11:25 A.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 173.
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:10:32 A.M.
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 173 — "Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress."
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:01:46 A.M.
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:02:12 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 17, 2017 - 9:01:58 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Harper to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:00:10 A.M.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Legislative Day Of March 17, 2017 - 9:00:01 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
H.R.1367
To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. (03/16/2017 legislative day)
H.R.1259
VA Accountability First Act of 2017 (03/16/2017 legislative day)
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 7:50:24 P.M.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 17, 2017.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 7:50:23 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 7:50:00 P.M.
Mr. Blumenauer moved that the House do now adjourn.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 2:07:12 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's Approval of the Journal.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:38:37 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:35:23 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:34:40 P.M.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1367 as unfinished business.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:34:24 P.M.
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:34:10 P.M.
Mr. Wenstrup moved that the committee rise.
Legislative Day Of March 16, 2017 - 6:06:13 P.M.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 169).