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119th Congress, 2nd Session

Next Meeting: February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Floor Activity Summary02/02/2026

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08:51:51 pm The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2026.
08:51:50 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
08:51:40 pm Mr. Kiley (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
07:36:49 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
07:17:10 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
07:16:03 pm Mr. Hurd (CO) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on February 3. Agreed to without objection.
07:14:50 pm H.R. 3123 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07:14:49 pm H.R. 3123 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50).
07:06:07 pm H.R. 3123 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3123 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes."
07:05:49 pm 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 gentleman from Texas, the whole number of the House is 432.
06:59:52 pm OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-elect, Christian D. Menefee, Eighteenth District, State of Texas, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
06:58:54 pm The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of a letter received from Ms. Christina Adkins, Director of Elections, with the Texas Office of the Secretary of State indicating that, according to the unofficial results for the Special General Election held on January 31, 2026, the Honorable Christian Dashaun Menefee was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas.
06:57:45 pm H.R. 980 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06:57:44 pm H.R. 980 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49).
06:31:11 pm H.R. 980 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 980 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
06:30:29 pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
06:30:25 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.
05:37:59 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
05:37:52 pm National Council on Disability - Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 780, and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, the Speaker appointed Mr. Brian Patchett, Bossier City, Louisiana.
05:37:16 pm The House received a communication from the Honorable Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. Mr. Conaway submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
05:36:54 pm H.R. 1458 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:36:52 pm H.R. 1458 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
05:23:31 pm H.R. 1458 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1458.
05:23:29 pm H.R. 1458 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:23:09 pm H.R. 1458 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1458 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
05:23:08 pm H.R. 658 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:23:06 pm H.R. 658 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
05:12:36 pm H.R. 658 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658.
05:12:35 pm H.R. 658 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:12:28 pm H.R. 658 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 658 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration."
05:12:06 pm H.R. 3123 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.
05:02:18 pm H.R. 3123 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3123.
05:02:15 pm H.R. 3123 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:02:11 pm H.R. 3123 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3123 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes."
05:01:43 pm H.R. 980 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.
04:49:57 pm H.R. 980 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
04:49:56 pm H.R. 980 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:49:45 pm H.R. 980 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 980 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
04:48:58 pm H.R. 988 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:48:55 pm H.R. 988 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
04:41:18 pm H.R. 988 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 988.
04:41:16 pm H.R. 988 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:41:05 pm H.R. 988 Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 988 — "To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes."
04:40:54 pm H.R. 3497 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:40:51 pm H.R. 3497 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:30:59 pm H.R. 3497 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
04:30:58 pm H.R. 3497 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:30:41 pm H.R. 3497 Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3497 — "To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders."
04:30:21 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
04:30:14 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.
09:03:58 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
09:03:21 am The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that he had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2026, at 7:07 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3705, and that the Senate passed H.R. 7148 with amendments.
09:02:55 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09:02:52 am The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09:00:54 am Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
09:00:33 am The Speaker designated the Honorable David J. Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
08:51:51 pm The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2026.
08:51:50 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
08:51:40 pm Mr. Kiley (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
07:36:49 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
07:17:10 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
07:16:03 pm Mr. Hurd (CO) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on February 3. Agreed to without objection.
07:14:50 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07:14:49 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50).
07:06:07 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3123 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes."
07:05:49 pm 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 gentleman from Texas, the whole number of the House is 432.
06:59:52 pm OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-elect, Christian D. Menefee, Eighteenth District, State of Texas, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
06:58:54 pm The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of a letter received from Ms. Christina Adkins, Director of Elections, with the Texas Office of the Secretary of State indicating that, according to the unofficial results for the Special General Election held on January 31, 2026, the Honorable Christian Dashaun Menefee was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas.
06:57:45 pm Bills: H.R. 980 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06:57:44 pm Bills: H.R. 980 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49).
06:31:11 pm Bills: H.R. 980 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 980 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
06:30:29 pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
06:30:25 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.
05:37:59 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
05:37:52 pm National Council on Disability - Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 780, and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, the Speaker appointed Mr. Brian Patchett, Bossier City, Louisiana.
05:37:16 pm The House received a communication from the Honorable Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. Mr. Conaway submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
05:36:54 pm Bills: H.R. 1458 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:36:52 pm Bills: H.R. 1458 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
05:23:31 pm Bills: H.R. 1458 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1458.
05:23:29 pm Bills: H.R. 1458 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:23:09 pm Bills: H.R. 1458 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1458 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
05:23:08 pm Bills: H.R. 658 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05:23:06 pm Bills: H.R. 658 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
05:12:36 pm Bills: H.R. 658 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658.
05:12:35 pm Bills: H.R. 658 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:12:28 pm Bills: H.R. 658 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 658 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration."
05:12:06 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 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.
05:02:18 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3123.
05:02:15 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:02:11 pm Bills: H.R. 3123 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3123 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes."
05:01:43 pm Bills: H.R. 980 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.
04:49:57 pm Bills: H.R. 980 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
04:49:56 pm Bills: H.R. 980 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:49:45 pm Bills: H.R. 980 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 980 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
04:48:58 pm Bills: H.R. 988 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:48:55 pm Bills: H.R. 988 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
04:41:18 pm Bills: H.R. 988 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 988.
04:41:16 pm Bills: H.R. 988 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:41:05 pm Bills: H.R. 988 Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 988 — "To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes."
04:40:54 pm Bills: H.R. 3497 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:40:51 pm Bills: H.R. 3497 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:30:59 pm Bills: H.R. 3497 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
04:30:58 pm Bills: H.R. 3497 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:30:41 pm Bills: H.R. 3497 Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3497 — "To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders."
04:30:21 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
04:30:14 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 2.
09:03:58 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
09:03:21 am The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that he had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2026, at 7:07 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3705, and that the Senate passed H.R. 7148 with amendments.
09:02:55 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09:02:52 am The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09:00:54 am Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
09:00:33 am The Speaker designated the Honorable David J. Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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