01/11/18 9:22 AM S. 139
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-53 shall be considered as adopted. The further amendment printed in the report accompanying the rule, if offered by the Member designated in the report shall be debatable for the time printed in the report.
01/11/18 9:22 AM S. 139
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. S. 139 — "To implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes."
01/11/18 9:02 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.
01/11/18 9:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gallagher to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
01/11/18 9:01 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
01/11/18 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
01/11/18 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
01/11/18 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
