02/25/16 12:54 PM H.R. 3624
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 618 and Rule XVIII.
02/25/16 12:54 PM H.R. 3624
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3624 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
02/25/16 12:54 PM H.R. 3624
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 618. H.R. 3624 — "To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder."
02/25/16 12:53 PM H. Res. 619
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
02/25/16 12:26 PM H. Res. 619
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.
02/25/16 12:23 PM H. Res. 619
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 619 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes."
02/25/16 12:02 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.
02/25/16 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fitzpatrick to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/25/16 12:02 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/25/16 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
