CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 12, 2017
115TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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Yes
12:37:22 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2017.
12:37:21 A.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:14 A.M. -
Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:36:55 A.M. -
Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 440.
12:36:48 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
11:13:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:12:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
11:12:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:11:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Mr. Thornberry moved that the Committee rise.
11:11:24 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
11:11:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Thornberry amendment; modified by unanimous consent. modification to amendment No. 76
11:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 4, as modified.
11:09:48 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 4: Nos. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, and 87.
11:09:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:08:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 3.
11:08:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 3: Nos. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68.
11:07:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 2.
10:53:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49.
10:53:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:36:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 1.
10:36:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 3, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.
10:35:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:33:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) Part B Amendment No. 88.
10:33:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (AL), numbered 88 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to amend section 1043 of the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to state that the Secretary may include information and data on the costs of nuclear weapons modernization beyond the currently required 10-year window if the Secretary determines such is accurate and useful.
10:32:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:20:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock Part B Amendment No. 14.
10:20:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 2702, the prohibition on conducting an additional round of Base Realignment and Closure.
10:20:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:09:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer Part B Amendment No. 13.
10:09:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to limit spending on the Long Range Standoff weapon (LRSO) until the Administration submits a Nuclear Posture Review to Congress including a detailed assessment of the weapon.
10:08:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:01:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi Part B Amendment No. 12.
10:01:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to modify and extend the scope of the report required by Section 1043 of the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.
10:00:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Aguilar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Aguilar demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:51:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Aguilar Part B Amendment No. 10.
9:51:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Aguilar, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to extend a currently required CBO cost estimate review on the fielding, maintaining, modernization, replacement, and life extension of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems from covering a 10-year period to covering a 30-year period.
9:51:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Wilson (SC) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) Part B Amendment No. 9.
9:41:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Wilson (SC), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to prohibit funding for the preparatory commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization except funds used for the international monitoring system.
9:40:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:31:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer Part B Amendment No. 8.
9:31:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to modify Sec. 1244 to include limitations on the development of an INF range ground-launched missile system.
9:30:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:18:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part B Amendment No. 7.
9:18:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 1023 of the bill prohibiting the use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from Guantanamo Bay.
9:18:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:06:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part B Amendment No. 6.
9:06:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 1022 of the bill prohibiting the use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay to the United States.
9:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:55:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal Part B Amendment No. 5.
8:55:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Ms. Jayapal, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to express the sense of Congress that any authorization to appropriate increases to combined budgets of National Defense Budget (050) and Overseas Contingency Operations should be matched for non-defense discretionary budget.
8:54:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:43:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part B Amendment No. 4.
8:43:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to reduce the base Defense Department budget by 1% excluding military/reserve/National Guard personnel, as well as Defense Health Program account.
8:42:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conaway amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:32:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway Part B Amendment No. 2.
8:32:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Conaway, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to prohibit the DoD from entering new biofuels contracts while sequestration remains law. Once sequestration expires or is repealed, it amends current law to require the DoD to include calculations of any financial contributions made by other federal agencies for biofuels purchases.
8:32:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:31:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B Amendment No. 1.
8:31:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to make several technical and conforming changes to the bill.
7:20:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2810.
7:20:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:20:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 431 and Rule XVIII.
7:20:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 2810 and H.R. 23. Both bills are considered under structured rules.
7:20:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. 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."
7:19:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2810
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2810, pursuant to H. Res. 431, amendment No. 88 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 may be considered out of sequence. Agreed to without objection.
7:19:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 439
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:22 P.M. -
H. Res. 439
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:19:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 439
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 439 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
7:18:32 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Timothy J. Walz. Mr. Walz submitted his resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:18:30 P.M. -
The House received a communication from the Honorable Jimmy Panetta. Mr. Panetta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:17:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1719
Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be authorized to make technical corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1719, to include addition of an enacting clause. Agreed to without objection.
7:17:29 P.M. -
H.R. 23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:27 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 190 (Roll no. 352).
7:10:00 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 230 (Roll no. 351).
7:03:22 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:56:53 P.M. -
H.R. 23
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carbajal motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to ensure that there is an adequate supply of water to fight wildfires, utilizing water from reservoirs or other surface waters.
6:56:28 P.M. -
H.R. 23
Mr. Carbajal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
6:54:51 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:54:43 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:54:01 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 23.
6:53:49 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 221 (Roll no. 350).
6:29:33 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 6.
6:21:11 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 6 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to ensure that the water rights of federally recognized Indian tribes are not affected by this bill.
6:20:21 P.M. -
H.R. 23
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeSaulnier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6:11:12 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 5.
6:10:55 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSaulnier, numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to require a review of available and new, innovative technologies for capturing municipal wastewater and recycling it for providing drinking water and energy, and a report on the feasibility of expanding the implementation of these technologies and programs among Central Valley Project contractors.
6:10:45 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the Denham amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:07:50 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment No. 4.
6:07:28 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. Denham, numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to set a timeline for completion of the New Melones Reservoir study, prevents exploitation of water rights, extends the program to protect Anadromous Fish in Stanislaus River for 2 years.
6:07:07 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the Costa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:01:53 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 3.
6:01:28 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to authorize the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to develop a study to enhance mountain runoff to Central Valley Project reservoirs from headwaters restoration activities.
6:00:49 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the Costa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:54:58 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.
5:54:56 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to authorize the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to conduct geophysical characterization activities of groundwater aquifers and groundwater vulnerability in California, including identifying areas of greatest recharge potential.
5:54:37 P.M. -
H.R. 23
On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:44:40 P.M. -
H.R. 23
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 1.
5:44:38 P.M. -
H.R. 23
An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to ensure water supply rescheduling provisions apply to equitably to all water districts in region.
4:34:57 P.M. -
H.R. 23
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 23.
4:34:18 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott Perry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:34:17 P.M. -
H.R. 23
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 431 and Rule XVIII.
4:34:10 P.M. -
H.R. 23
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 2810 and H.R. 23. Both bills are considered under structured rules.
4:34:05 P.M. -
H.R. 23
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. H.R. 23 — "To provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes."
4:33:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2200
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2200
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2200
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2200.
3:56:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2200
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2200
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2200 — "To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes."
3:54:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:54:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:36 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2480.
3:27:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2480
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2480 — "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes."
3:26:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2664
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:26:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2664
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:08:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2664
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2664.
3:07:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2664
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:07:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2664
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2664 — "To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain Department of Labor personnel how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and for other purposes."
3:07:05 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:06:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1492
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:06:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1492
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 349).
2:55:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1492
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1492 — "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to register practitioners to transport controlled substances to States in which the practitioner is not registered under the Act for the purpose of administering the substances (under applicable State law) at locations other than principal places of business or professional practice."
2:53:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:56 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 187 (Roll no. 348).
2:46:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 347).
2:22:19 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 431 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 23) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes."
2:22:01 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 431 and a motion to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:21:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2430
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2430
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2430
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2430.
1:33:37 P.M. -
H.R. 2430
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:33:23 P.M. -
H.R. 2430
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2430 — "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes."
1:33:09 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:32:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 431, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:34:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 431.
12:29:03 P.M. -
H. Res. 431
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 431 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 23) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes."
12:04:06 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:02:16 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:14 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:28 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Western Diocese, Armenian Church of North America, Burbank, CA
12:00:23 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
10:35:55 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:35 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:13 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Bridenstine to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.