02/18/14 2:03 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 21, 2014.
02/18/14 2:03 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 18, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1254.
02/18/14 2:03 PM
WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. Andrews, the whole number of the House is 431.
02/18/14 2:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/18/14 2:02 PM
The Chair announced that pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 475, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
02/18/14 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William Federici, The United Church, Washington, DC.
02/18/14 2:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/18/14 2:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
