02/11/14 12:30 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 she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 11, 2014 at 11:05 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1954. The message further stated Senate appointments.
02/11/14 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.
02/11/14 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Huffman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/11/14 12:01 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Cicilline demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
02/11/14 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
02/11/14 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 11.
02/11/14 10:57 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
02/11/14 10:03 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.
02/11/14 10:02 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug LaMalfa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/11/14 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
