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03:32 PM DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
03:32 PM Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
03:32 PM Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. H.R. 77 — "To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes."
03:31 PM 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 February 12, 2025, at 11:14 a.m.: Appointments: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Finance Committee as Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations to international conferences, meetings and negotiation sessions relating to trade agreements; Joint Committee on Taxation; and Washington's Farewell Address.
03:31 PM The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12.
12:12 PM The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:06 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.
12:06 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:06 PM The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:05 PM Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

Most Recent Votes

Roll Date Bill Result Title/(Question)
39 02-11 H RES 122 Passed Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) the Midnight Rules Relief Act (On Agreeing to the Resolution)
38 02-11 H RES 122 Passed Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) the Midnight Rules Relief Act (On Ordering the Previous Question)
37 02-10 H R 736 Passed Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass)
36 02-10 H R 692 Passed China Exchange Rate Transparency Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)
35 02-07 H R 26 Passed Protecting American Energy Production Act (On Passage)
34 02-07 H R 26 Failed Protecting American Energy Production Act (On Motion to Recommit)
33 02-06 H R 27 Passed HALT Fentanyl Act (On Passage)
32 02-06 H R 27 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment
31 02-05 H RES 93 Passed Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes (On Agreeing to the Resolution)
30 02-05 H RES 93 Passed Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes (On Ordering the Previous Question)

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