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Floor Proceedings
Time (ET) Session
12:02 PM ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 perside of the aisle.
12:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Hinson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02 PM The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00 PM Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:00 PM The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
11:06 AM The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00 AM 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 AM The Speaker designated the Honorable Jake LaTurner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00 AM The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Most Recent Votes

Roll Date Bill Result Title/(Question)
479 12-03 S 3791 Passed America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)
478 11-21 H RES 915 Passed Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree)
477 11-21 H R 9495 Passed Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (On Passage)
476 11-20 H RES 1449 Passed Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree)
475 11-20 H R 8368 Passed Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)
474 11-20 H R 3012 Passed North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)
473 11-19 H R 1449 Passed CLEAN Act (On Passage)
472 11-19 H R 1449 Failed CLEAN Act (On Motion to Recommit)
471 11-19 H R 1449 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment
470 11-19 H R 1449 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment

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