CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 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. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:15:01 EDT 3:53:57 P.M. - H.R. 9770 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9770. 3:53:11 P.M. - H.R. 9770 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770. 3:53:06 P.M. - H.R. 9770 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. H.R. 9770 — "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes." 3:51:32 P.M. - H.R. 6955 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6955, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Garcia (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 3:51:10 P.M. - H.R. 6955 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. 3:50:56 P.M. - H.R. 6955 Ms. Garcia (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. 3:50:24 P.M. - H.R. 6955 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 2:44:39 P.M. - H.R. 6955 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6955. 2:43:38 P.M. - H.R. 6955 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770. 2:43:33 P.M. - H.R. 6955 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. H.R. 6955 — "To make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes." 2:40:01 P.M. - H.R. 1118 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 2:40:00 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:39:58 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 254). 2:12:54 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 253). 2:04:35 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 1438 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes." 2:04:32 P.M. - H.R. 1118 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:04:31 P.M. - H.R. 1118 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 252). 1:31:57 P.M. - H.R. 1118 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1118 — "To amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes." 1:31:16 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1118, as amended, ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1438, and agreeing to the resolution, if ordered. 1:31:13 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21. 1:11:11 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 1:10:26 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1438, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 12:20:35 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1438. 12:10:24 P.M. - H. Res. 1438 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1438 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes." 12:02:12 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. 12:01:52 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Conaway to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:01:41 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:00:29 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben. 12:00:24 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21. 11:43:21 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:01:15 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. 10:00:59 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Marlin A. Stutzman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.