04/09/18 11:03 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 796. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2018.
04/09/18 11:03 AM
WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Farenthold, the whole number of the House is 429.
04/09/18 11:02 AM
The House received a communication from Representative Farenthold wherein he resigned as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2018.
04/09/18 11:02 AM
The House received a communication from Representative Farenthold wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on April 6, 2018.
04/09/18 11:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/09/18 11:01 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 796, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
04/09/18 11:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Vincent DeRosa, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Washington DC.
04/09/18 11:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara Comstock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/09/18 11:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
