CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 7, 2017
115TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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6:46:08 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 11, 2017.
6:46:07 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:45:55 P.M. -
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:27:15 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:26:44 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 123.
5:24:20 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:14:24 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:14:03 P.M. -
Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 7, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017, for morning-hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
5:13:31 P.M. -
H.R. 4300
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:30 P.M. -
H.R. 4300
On passage Passed without objection.
5:12:59 P.M. -
H.R. 4300
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 4300 — "To authorize Pacific Historic Parks to establish a commemorative display to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and for other purposes."
5:12:59 P.M. -
H.R. 4300
Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
5:12:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2658
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:43 P.M. -
H.R. 2658
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 29 (Roll no. 671).
5:05:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2658
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2658 — "To provide humanitarian assistance for the Venezuelan people, to defend democratic governance and combat widespread public corruption in Venezuela, and for other purposes."
4:48:58 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:48:57 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 193 (Roll no. 670).
4:41:40 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 123 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes."
4:41:14 P.M. -
H.R. 477
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:12 P.M. -
H.R. 477
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 669).
4:15:41 P.M. -
H.R. 477
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 477 — "To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies."
4:14:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.
3:40:32 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:40:29 P.M. -
H.R. 477
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 477, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
3:39:32 P.M. -
H.R. 477
On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:39:24 P.M. -
H.R. 477
The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill without objection
3:34:22 P.M. -
H.R. 477
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 647, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 1.
3:33:55 P.M. -
H.R. 477
An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-443 to make several changes that provide additional protections for investors and small businesses. Specifically the amendment includes provisions that would prohibit passive buyers in the M&A transaction, prohibit M&A brokers from binding a party to a transfer of ownership, prohibit M&A brokers from providing financing for the transfer, and require M&A brokers that represent both the buyer and seller to disclose that to both parties and receive written consent.
3:22:35 P.M. -
H.R. 477
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 477.
3:21:21 P.M. -
H.R. 477
Provides for consideration of H.R. 477 and H.R. 3971 under structured rules with one hour of debate, one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Also provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 123 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate and one motion
3:21:16 P.M. -
H.R. 477
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 647. H.R. 477 — "To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies."
3:20:16 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 123, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
3:19:34 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:28:47 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 123.
2:27:38 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
Provides for consideration of H.R. 477 and H.R. 3971 under structured rules with one hour of debate, one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Also provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 123 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate and one motion
2:27:33 P.M. -
H.J. Res. 123
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 647. H.J. Res. 123 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes."
2:26:51 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 205, 2 Present (Roll no. 668).
2:19:52 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on question on the Speaker's approval of the Journal which had been postponed.
2:19:47 P.M. -
H. Res. 259
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:19:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 259
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667).
2:12:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 259
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 259 — "Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela."
2:12:13 P.M. -
H. Res. 647
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 647
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 188 (Roll no. 666).
2:05:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 647
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 665).
12:41:52 P.M. -
H. Res. 647
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 647.
12:37:59 P.M. -
H. Res. 647
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 647 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes."
12:04:30 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.
12:02:15 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Davidson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:37 P.M. -
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:00:04 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Steven E. Boes, Boys Town, Boys Town, Nebraska
12:00:02 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.
11:05:41 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:36 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.
10:00:14 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Brat to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:06 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.