02/13/15 9:17 AM H.R. 636
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 636.
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The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 644 and H.R. 636 under closed rules.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 101. H.R. 636 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes."
02/13/15 9:03 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.
02/13/15 9:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/13/15 9:02 AM
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. Mr. LaMalfa 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. LaMalfa objected to the voice vote based on the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
02/13/15 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
02/13/15 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/13/15 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
