CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2, 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. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:54:15 EDT Yes 7:14:35 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 3, 2026. 7:14:34 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:14:19 P.M. - Mr. Beyer moved that the House do now adjourn. 5:14:05 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:58:55 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 4:56:44 P.M. - Mr. Flood asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 3. Agreed to without objection. 4:55:41 P.M. - H. Res. 179 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. 4:55:40 P.M. - H.R. 1114 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1114, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. 4:55:36 P.M. - H.R. 4586 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4586, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. 4:55:35 P.M. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the recent tragedy in Tucson, Arizona. 4:52:19 P.M. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Dolly Rebecca Parton. 4:50:17 P.M. - H.R. 1501 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:50:15 P.M. - H.R. 1501 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 294). 4:41:09 P.M. - H.R. 1501 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1501 — "To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes." 4:35:33 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293). 4:00:37 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 1 — "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices." 4:00:17 P.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.J. Res. 1 and H.R. 1501 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 4:00:16 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 2. 2:32:50 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:32:46 P.M. - H.R. 1501 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1501, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 2:31:48 P.M. - H.R. 1501 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 1:41:25 P.M. - H.R. 1501 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1501. 1:39:47 P.M. - H.R. 1501 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795. 1:39:42 P.M. - H.R. 1501 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. H.R. 1501 — "To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes." 1:38:06 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 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. 12:30:28 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1. 12:30:26 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12:30:10 P.M. - H.J. Res. 1 Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 1 — "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices." 12:29:56 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 12:11:19 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. 12:10:47 P.M. - ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the gentlewoman from California, the whole number of the House is 433. 12:03:24 P.M. - OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-elect Aisha Wahab, Fourteenth District, State of California, presented herself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House. 12:02:27 P.M. - The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of a letter received from Ms. Jana M. Lean, Chief, Elections Division, California Secretary of State, indicating that, according to the unofficial results for the Special General Election held on August 18, 2026, the Honorable Aisha Wahab was elected Representative to Congress for the Fourteenth Congressional District of California. 12:02:01 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Strong to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:01:59 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:00:36 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben. 12:00:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 2. 11:46:42 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes. 10:00:41 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. 10:00:20 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Crank to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.