02/25/14 2:13 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
02/25/14 2:12 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that the national emergency with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace on February 24, 1996, is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-92).
02/25/14 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02/25/14 2:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Butterfield to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/25/14 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/25/14 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
02/25/14 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
02/25/14 12:19 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
02/25/14 12:00 PM
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.
02/25/14 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.