CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 9, 2026 119TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:02 EDT Yes 11:33:49 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on April 13, 2026. 11:33:15 A.M. - Commission on the National Defense Strategy - Pursuant to section 1095 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), the Democratic Leader appointed the Honorable Jane Harman of Venice, California. 11:32:36 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 11:32:27 A.M. - SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved. 11:30:55 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben. 11:30:35 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Christopher H. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 11:30:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.