CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 23, 2016
114TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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9:19:59 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 620, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Antonin Scalia. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 24, 2016.
9:19:57 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:19:50 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:25:37 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:08:16 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:07:06 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 113
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:05 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 113
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:06:37 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 113
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 113 — "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Borinqueneers"."
7:06:30 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 113
Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:06:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 620
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 620
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:04:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 620
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 620.
7:04:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 620
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 620 — "Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States."
7:02:28 P.M. -
Mr. Collins (GA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 618 and H. Res. 619.
7:02:05 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:04 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 84).
6:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4402 — "To require a review of information regarding persons who have traveled or attempted to travel from the United States to support terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, and for other purposes."
6:52:35 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in support and encouragement of the victims of violence this past weekend in Michigan.
6:52:15 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:14 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 83).
6:31:42 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4408 — "To require the development of a national strategy to combat terrorist travel, and for other purposes."
6:31:40 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 23.
4:41:47 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
4:41:12 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
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.
4:33:33 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4402.
4:33:32 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:22 P.M. -
H.R. 4402
Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4402 — "To require a review of information regarding persons who have traveled or attempted to travel from the United States to support terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq, and for other purposes."
4:32:58 P.M. -
H.R. 4398
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:32:57 P.M. -
H.R. 4398
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:54 P.M. -
H.R. 4398
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4398.
4:26:52 P.M. -
H.R. 4398
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:42 P.M. -
H.R. 4398
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4398 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs, and for other purposes."
4:26:05 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
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.
4:18:25 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4408.
4:18:23 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:18:09 P.M. -
H.R. 4408
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4408 — "To require the development of a national strategy to combat terrorist travel, and for other purposes."
4:17:35 P.M. -
H.R. 3584
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3584
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:33 P.M. -
H.R. 3584
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3584.
4:09:31 P.M. -
H.R. 3584
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:22 P.M. -
H.R. 3584
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3584 — "To authorize, streamline, and identify efficiencies within the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes."
4:09:00 P.M. -
S. 2109
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:58 P.M. -
S. 2109
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:19 P.M. -
S. 2109
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2109.
4:03:03 P.M. -
S. 2109
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:51 P.M. -
S. 2109
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2109 — "To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop an integrated plan to reduce administrative costs under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes."
4:02:45 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:37 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 23.
2:12:17 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:11:47 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 23, 2016 at 12:10 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2234, H.R. 4056, H.R. 4437, H.R. 3262, and H.R. 890.
2:11:38 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 22, 2016 at 3:26 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2451.
2:03:07 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:44 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Abraham to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:42 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:15 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:49 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ken Buck to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:43 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.