12/08/14 2:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12/08/14 2:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Napolitano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/08/14 2:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12/08/14 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Burns, Chaplain, United States Navy Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps Plantation, Florida.
12/08/14 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 8.
12/08/14 12:32 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12/08/14 12:32 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 December 8, 2014 at 10:37 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2366, H.R. 4812, H.R. 5108, H.R. 5462, H.R. 5739, H. Con. Res. 120, H.J. Res. 105, S. 1447, S. 1683, and S.J. Res. 45. Appointments: Katherine Tobin of VA, United States-China Economic Security Review Commission; Tom Girardi of CA, Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.
12/08/14 12:00 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12/08/14 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/08/14 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
