CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 24, 2017
115TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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8:54:11 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2017.
8:54:10 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:54:03 P.M. -
Mr. Deutch moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:44:23 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:17:57 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:17:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."
7:17:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:16:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."
7:16:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:16:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
7:15:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:15:57 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."
7:15:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
7:14:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:14:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."
7:14:27 P.M. -
H.R. 282
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:24 P.M. -
H.R. 282
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:01 P.M. -
H.R. 282
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."
7:13:33 P.M. -
Mr. Rogers (KY) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3362.
7:12:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:46 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 409).
7:05:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
7:04:00 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson.
7:03:54 P.M. -
S. 114
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 186 (Roll no. 408).
6:55:59 P.M. -
S. 114
Considered as unfinished business. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
6:55:30 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 163 (Roll no. 407).
6:32:32 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
6:32:04 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:00 P.M. -
H. Res. 469
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:30:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 469
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:30:40 P.M. -
H. Res. 469
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 469 — "Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives House Joint Resolution 76."
6:30:39 P.M. -
Mr. Buck filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 468.
6:30:27 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.
5:43:55 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
5:43:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
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.
5:28:37 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3180.
5:28:36 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:28:21 P.M. -
H.R. 3180
Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
5:27:30 P.M. -
H.R. 3298
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:27:27 P.M. -
H.R. 3298
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:52:40 P.M. -
H.R. 3298
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3298.
4:52:38 P.M. -
H.R. 3298
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:20 P.M. -
H.R. 3298
Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3298 — "To authorize the Capitol Police Board to make payments from the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund to employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries, and for other purposes."
4:51:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2364
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2364
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2364
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2364.
4:40:45 P.M. -
H.R. 2364
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2364
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2364 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes."
4:40:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:40:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2056.
4:26:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2056
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2056 — "To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes."
4:26:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2333
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:26:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2333
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2333
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2333.
4:13:53 P.M. -
H.R. 2333
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:38 P.M. -
H.R. 2333
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2333 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies."
4:12:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:58:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2781.
3:58:46 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:58:28 P.M. -
H.R. 2781
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."
3:58:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:54:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2749.
3:54:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:01 P.M. -
H.R. 2749
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."
3:53:10 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:53:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2006.
3:53:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2006
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
3:48:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:44:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1848.
3:44:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:44:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1848
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."
3:43:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:37:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1690.
3:37:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:37:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1690
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
3:36:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:30:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.
3:30:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:30:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1058
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."
3:30:14 P.M. -
H.R. 282
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
3:25:27 P.M. -
H.R. 282
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 282.
3:25:25 P.M. -
H.R. 282
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:25:01 P.M. -
H.R. 282
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."
3:24:44 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
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.
2:50:17 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3218.
2:50:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:50:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3218
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
2:49:35 P.M. -
Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3358.
2:47:14 P.M. -
S. 114
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.
2:11:15 P.M. -
S. 114
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 114.
2:11:13 P.M. -
S. 114
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:11 P.M. -
S. 114
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
2:03:40 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:03:39 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:03:38 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2017. This message supersedes the notice regarding this topic submitted to the Federal Register on July 19, 2017. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-57).
2:03:36 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 from the White House on July 20, 2017, at 5:14 p.m. a sealed envelope to contain a message from the President whereby he submitted a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations.
2:02:15 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 July 20, 2017, at 2:52 p.m.: Appointments: Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
2:01:53 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:30 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:28 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:13 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:03 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.
12:06:33 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:07 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable James Comer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.