04/13/15 2:06 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
04/13/15 2:05 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2015 at 1:13 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
04/13/15 2:05 PM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 535.
04/13/15 2:05 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2015 at 12:02 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1092, H.R. 1527, H.J. Res. 10 and S. 535, and had agreed to H. Con. Res. 32 and H. Con. Res. 31. The message further stated appointments to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Womens History Museum.
04/13/15 2:04 PM
ADJUSTED 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 Illinois, Mr. Schock, the whole number of the House is 432.
04/13/15 2:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Takano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/13/15 2:03 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
04/13/15 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
04/13/15 2:01 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/13/15 2:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
