07/23/14 1:38 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
07/23/14 1:37 PM H. Res. 677
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 677, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
07/23/14 12:41 PM H. Res. 677
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 677.
07/23/14 12:36 PM H. Res. 677
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 677 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3136) to establish a demonstration program for competency-based education, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4984) to amend the loan counseling requirements under Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes."
07/23/14 12:01 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.
07/23/14 12:01 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
07/23/14 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sam Johnson of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/23/14 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
07/23/14 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Matthew Schramm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bay City, Michigan.
07/23/14 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
