08/16/19 12:03 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 509. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on August 20, 2019.
08/16/19 12:03 PM H. Con. Res. 57
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
08/16/19 12:03 PM H. Con. Res. 57
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
08/16/19 12:02 PM H. Con. Res. 57
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 57 — "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States."
08/16/19 12:01 PM H. Con. Res. 57
Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Con. Res. 57.
08/16/19 12:01 PM H. Con. Res. 57
Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Con. Res. 57.
08/16/19 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
08/16/19 12:01 PM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 509, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
08/16/19 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, DC
08/16/19 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ro Khanna to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
