07/31/15 1:04 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 380, consistent with the fourth clause in section 5 of article I of the Constitution, and notwithstanding section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on August 4, 2015.
07/31/15 1:02 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 July 31, 2015 at 10:01 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 22, with amendments and S. 1172.
07/31/15 1:02 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 July 30, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3236, without amendment.
07/31/15 1:02 PM
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 380, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved.
07/31/15 1:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/31/15 1:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend John Peck, SJ Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
07/31/15 1:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
07/31/15 1:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
