05/19/17 9:10 AM H.R. 1039
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1039.
05/19/17 9:09 AM H.R. 1039
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1039. Rule provides for consideration of the bill under a structured rule with one hour of general debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
05/19/17 9:09 AM H.R. 1039
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 324. H.R. 1039 — "To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties."
05/19/17 9:02 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.
05/19/17 9:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
05/19/17 9:01 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. Culberson 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. Culberson 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.
05/19/17 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
05/19/17 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
