CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 19, 2017
115TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:11:17 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2017.
7:11:16 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:14 P.M. -
Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:33:37 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:06:00 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:05:35 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 180, 1 Present (Roll no. 696).
4:57:39 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
4:57:34 P.M. -
S. 1536
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:33 P.M. -
S. 1536
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 695).
4:50:50 P.M. -
S. 1536
Considered as unfinished business. S. 1536 — "To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes."
4:50:30 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1536, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:50:29 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:27 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 288 - 130 (Roll no. 694).
4:22:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:12:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3312.
3:11:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
The resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3312, under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on both the conference report and H.R. 3312. Lastly, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules through the remainder of the first session of the 115th Congress.
3:11:08 P.M. -
H.R. 3312
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 3312 — "To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes."
3:10:07 P.M. -
S. 1536
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.
2:59:04 P.M. -
S. 1536
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1536.
2:59:03 P.M. -
S. 1536
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:58:54 P.M. -
S. 1536
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1536 — "To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes."
2:58:45 P.M. -
S. 1532
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.
2:51:14 P.M. -
S. 1532
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1532.
2:51:13 P.M. -
S. 1532
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:51:02 P.M. -
S. 1532
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1532 — "To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking."
2:50:54 P.M. -
S. 1393
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.
2:38:34 P.M. -
S. 1393
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.
2:38:33 P.M. -
S. 1393
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:20 P.M. -
S. 1393
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1393 — "To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver's licenses."
2:37:26 P.M. -
Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Graves (MO) moved that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
2:37:25 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:36:04 P.M. -
H.R. 4323
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:03 P.M. -
H.R. 4323
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693).
2:29:25 P.M. -
H.R. 4323
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4323 — "To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes."
2:29:18 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:28:53 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:52 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 203 (Roll no. 692).
2:20:59 P.M. -
H.R. 1
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 236 (Roll no. 691).
1:59:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
1:59:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. The instructions contained in the motion seek to instruct the managers on the part of the House to disagree in section 11042 and part VIII of subtitle A of title I of the conference report.
1:58:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:17:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 1 hour of general debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1.
12:17:14 P.M. -
H.R. 1
Mr. Brady (TX) brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-466 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 667.
12:15:00 P.M. -
H.R. 4375
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent that the clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 4375.
12:14:37 P.M. -
H.R. 4254
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:14:36 P.M. -
H.R. 4254
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 690).
12:06:51 P.M. -
H.R. 4254
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4254 — "To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to strengthen the aerospace workforce pipeline by the promotion of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and National Aeronautics and Space Administration internship and fellowship opportunities to women, and for other purposes."
12:06:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 667
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:34 P.M. -
H. Res. 667
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 193 (Roll no. 689).
11:58:05 A.M. -
H. Res. 667
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 688).
10:26:29 A.M. -
H. Res. 667
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 667.
10:23:47 A.M. -
H. Res. 667
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 667 — "Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes."
10:01:50 A.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.
10:01:33 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:16 A.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. 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 until later in the legislative day.
10:00:14 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:00:10 A.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.
9:31:49 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
9:00:19 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:00:08 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.