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| Time (ET) | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:17 PM | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377. |
| 12:15 PM | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 377 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes." |
| 12:02 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. |
| 12:02 PM | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Magaziner 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 May 6. |
| 10:46 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 Dale W. Strong to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. |
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/(Question) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 05-05 | H R 36 | Passed | MEGOBARI Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass) |
| 115 | 05-05 | H R 530 | Passed | ACES Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended) |
| 114 | 05-01 | H J RES 88 | Passed | Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision” (On Passage) |
| 113 | 05-01 | H J RES 78 | Passed | Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt” (On Passage) |
| 112 | 04-30 | H J RES 89 | Passed | Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ’Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision” (On Passage) |
| 111 | 04-30 | H J RES 87 | Passed | Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “CA Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Em Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Em Airport Shuttle; Zero-Em Power Train Cert.; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision” (On Passage) |
| 110 | 04-29 | H J RES 60 | Passed | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles” (On Passage) |
| 109 | 04-29 | H R 859 | Passed | Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass) |
| 108 | 04-29 | H R 1442 | Passed | Youth Poisoning Protection Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended) |
| 107 | 04-29 | H R 1402 | Passed | TICKET Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass) |
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