07/18/19 9:18 AM H.R. 582
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 492. H.R. 582 — "To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes."
07/18/19 9:04 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.
07/18/19 9:04 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kustoff of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/18/19 9:03 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pappas demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pappas objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
07/18/19 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
07/18/19 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Malinowski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
07/18/19 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.