01/08/15 12:26 PM H. Res. 19
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 19 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 30) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours."
01/08/15 12:03 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Purusant 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 January 8, 2015, at 9:24 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 19.
01/08/15 12:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
01/08/15 12:02 PM
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from California and the gentleman from Minnesota, the whole number of the House is 430.
01/08/15 12:02 PM
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to Members-elect of the 114th Congress who were absent during the Oath of Office administered on January 6, 2015.
01/08/15 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Adams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
01/08/15 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
01/08/15 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
01/08/15 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8.
01/08/15 10:40 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
