10/17/23 12:42 PM
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER - The Honorable Elise Stefanik, by direction of the Republican Conference, nominated the Honorable Jim Jordan, a Member from the State of Ohio. The Honorable Pete Aguilar, by direction of the Democratic Caucus, nominated the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, a Member from the State of New York. No other nominations were put forward.
10/17/23 12:41 PM
ORDER OF BUSINESS-ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER - The Chair announced that the floor was open to receive nominations for the Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
10/17/23 12:41 PM
Call of the House Quorum responded: (Roll no. 520).
10/17/23 12:41 PM
Call of the House Quorum responded: 432 present (Roll no. 520).
10/17/23 12:06 PM
Call of the House Roll Call 520 - Quorum vote pending.
10/17/23 12:06 PM
CALL OF THE HOUSE - Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XX, Mr. Johnson (LA) moved a call of the House. The Speaker announced that under clause 7(b) of rule XX, he conferred recognition for that purpose and that without objection, a call of the House would be ordered.
10/17/23 12:05 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10/17/23 12:05 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10/17/23 12:03 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
10/17/23 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
