12/11/14 9:19 AM H.R. 5742
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5742 — "To provide to the Secretary of the Interior a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of materials CA-20139 and CA-22901, and for other purposes."
12/11/14 9:18 AM
AUTHORITY TO FILE REPORTS - Mr. Hastings(WA) asked unanimous consent that all committees have until 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2014, to file reports to accompany measures. Agreed to without objection.
12/11/14 9:18 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12/11/14 9:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
12/11/14 9:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/11/14 9:02 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson(SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson(SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12/11/14 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12/11/14 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Kingston to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12/11/14 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
