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118th Congress, 2nd Session

Next Meeting: December 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Floor Activity Summary12/05/2024

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07:33:55 pm The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 6, 2024.
07:33:54 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
07:33:29 pm Mr. Roy moved that the House do now adjourn.
06:24:37 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
06:16:04 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
06:15:47 pm The House received a communication from Representative Kim (NJ) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on December 8, 2024.
06:14:00 pm H.R. 374 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Burlison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 374, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
06:13:04 pm H. Res. 1609 Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
06:13:02 pm H. Res. 1609 On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 198 (Roll no. 491).
06:07:05 pm H. Res. 1609 The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
06:06:55 pm H. Res. 1609 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1609.
06:06:27 pm H. Res. 1609 Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics.
06:05:26 pm H. Res. 1609 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1609 — "Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives."
06:01:27 pm H. Res. 1608 Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
06:01:25 pm H. Res. 1608 On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 198 (Roll no. 490).
05:55:50 pm H. Res. 1608 The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
05:55:14 pm H. Res. 1608 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1608.
05:55:13 pm H. Res. 1608 Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics.
05:54:53 pm H. Res. 1608 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1608 — "Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz."
05:50:23 pm QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Casten rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
05:49:58 pm H.R. 7198 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:49:56 pm H.R. 7198 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 196 (Roll no. 489).
05:37:27 pm H.R. 7198 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 206 (Roll no. 488).
05:31:25 pm H.R. 7198 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
05:31:14 pm H.R. 7198 Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05:30:10 pm H.R. 7198 On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 204 (Roll no. 487).
05:25:29 pm H.R. 7198 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 7198 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes."
05:25:26 pm H.R. 9600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:25:25 pm H.R. 9600 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 15, 2 Present (Roll no. 486).
05:21:28 pm H.R. 9600 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9600 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office"."
05:21:13 pm H.R. 9598 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:21:12 pm H.R. 9598 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 1 (Roll no. 485).
05:16:27 pm H.R. 9598 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9598 — "To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to reauthorize such Office, and for other purposes."
05:16:26 pm S. 709 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:16:25 pm S. 709 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 6 (Roll no. 484).
04:46:43 pm S. 709 Considered as unfinished business. S. 709 — "To improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes."
04:45:55 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
01:28:59 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
01:28:57 pm H.R. 8413 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01:28:56 pm H.R. 8413 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
01:20:51 pm H.R. 8413 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8413.
01:20:49 pm H.R. 8413 Considered under suspension of the rules.
01:20:32 pm H.R. 8413 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 8413 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes."
01:20:25 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
01:18:44 pm H.R. 7198 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
01:12:33 pm H.R. 7198 The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
01:12:32 pm H.R. 7198 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1602, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No.1.
01:12:30 pm H.R. 7198 An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-791 to require the Office of Advocacy to train rule-writing staff at agencies on the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act at least once every four years.
12:28:57 pm H.R. 7198 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7198.
12:27:24 pm H.R. 7198 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 and H.R. 7198. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 and H.R. 7198 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
12:27:19 pm H.R. 7198 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1602. H.R. 7198 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes."
12:04:19 pm 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.
12:04:03 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Plaskett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:01 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:53 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:00:45 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
11:39:43 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:35:04 am MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
10:35:03 am The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 712, S. 3242, S. 3738, S. 4477, H.R. 1432, H.R. 3821, and H.R. 5863.
10:01:17 am 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.
10:01:10 am The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
07:33:55 pm The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 6, 2024.
07:33:54 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
07:33:29 pm Mr. Roy moved that the House do now adjourn.
06:24:37 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
06:16:04 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
06:15:47 pm The House received a communication from Representative Kim (NJ) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on December 8, 2024.
06:14:00 pm Bills: H.R. 374 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Burlison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 374, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
06:13:04 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
06:13:02 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 198 (Roll no. 491).
06:07:05 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
06:06:55 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1609.
06:06:27 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics.
06:05:26 pm Bills: H. Res. 1609 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1609 — "Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives."
06:01:27 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
06:01:25 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 198 (Roll no. 490).
05:55:50 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
05:55:14 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1608.
05:55:13 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 Mr. Scalise moved to refer to Ethics.
05:54:53 pm Bills: H. Res. 1608 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1608 — "Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz."
05:50:23 pm QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Casten rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
05:49:58 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:49:56 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 196 (Roll no. 489).
05:37:27 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 206 (Roll no. 488).
05:31:25 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
05:31:14 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05:30:10 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 204 (Roll no. 487).
05:25:29 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 7198 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes."
05:25:26 pm Bills: H.R. 9600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:25:25 pm Bills: H.R. 9600 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 15, 2 Present (Roll no. 486).
05:21:28 pm Bills: H.R. 9600 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9600 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office"."
05:21:13 pm Bills: H.R. 9598 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:21:12 pm Bills: H.R. 9598 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 1 (Roll no. 485).
05:16:27 pm Bills: H.R. 9598 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9598 — "To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to reauthorize such Office, and for other purposes."
05:16:26 pm Bills: S. 709 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:16:25 pm Bills: S. 709 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 6 (Roll no. 484).
04:46:43 pm Bills: S. 709 Considered as unfinished business. S. 709 — "To improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes."
04:45:55 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
01:28:59 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
01:28:57 pm Bills: H.R. 8413 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01:28:56 pm Bills: H.R. 8413 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
01:20:51 pm Bills: H.R. 8413 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8413.
01:20:49 pm Bills: H.R. 8413 Considered under suspension of the rules.
01:20:32 pm Bills: H.R. 8413 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 8413 — "To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes."
01:20:25 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
01:18:44 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
01:12:33 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
01:12:32 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1602, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No.1.
01:12:30 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-791 to require the Office of Advocacy to train rule-writing staff at agencies on the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act at least once every four years.
12:28:57 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7198.
12:27:24 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 and H.R. 7198. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 and H.R. 7198 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
12:27:19 pm Bills: H.R. 7198 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1602. H.R. 7198 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes."
12:04:19 pm 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.
12:04:03 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Plaskett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:01 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:53 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:00:45 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
11:39:43 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:35:04 am MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
10:35:03 am The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 712, S. 3242, S. 3738, S. 4477, H.R. 1432, H.R. 3821, and H.R. 5863.
10:01:17 am 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.
10:01:10 am The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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