02/01/17 12:02 PM
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. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.
02/01/17 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
02/01/17 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 1.
02/01/17 10:48 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
02/01/17 10:00 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
02/01/17 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/01/17 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.