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Time (ET) Session
01:10 PM The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(z) of H. Res. 5. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023.
01:10 PM The House received a communication from Eric A. "Rick" Crawford, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Crawford notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is partially consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
01:09 PM The House received a message from the Acting Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Acting Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 7, 2023, at 3:20 p.m.: Appointment: Senate National Security Working Group for the 118th Congress.
01:09 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
01:08 PM SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(z) of H. Res. 5, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
01:07 PM Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Daniel Carson, St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, D.C.
01:07 PM The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
01:00 PM The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Most Recent Votes

Roll Date Bill Result Title/(Question)
382 07-27 S J RES 24 Passed Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat”. (On Passage)
381 07-27 S J RES 9 Passed Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Sec. 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment” (On Passage)
380 07-27 H R 4366 Passed Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes (On Passage)
379 07-27 H R 4366 Failed Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes (On Motion to Recommit)
378 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment
377 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment
376 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment
375 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment
374 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment
373 07-26 H R 4366 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment

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