03/17/16 9:12 AM H. Res. 649
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 649.
03/17/16 9:11 AM H. Res. 649
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 649 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674."
03/17/16 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.
03/17/16 9:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Veasey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
03/17/16 9:01 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hudson 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. Hudson objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
03/17/16 9:01 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hudson demanded that the question b e put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, and by voice vote the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hudson objec ted to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
03/17/16 9:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
03/17/16 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
