02/06/24 1:26 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
02/06/24 1:26 PM H. Res. 996
At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 996, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
02/06/24 12:24 PM H. Res. 996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 996.
02/06/24 12:21 PM H. Res. 996
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 996 — "Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs."
02/06/24 12:05 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one-minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
02/06/24 12:04 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Tlaib to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/06/24 12:04 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/06/24 12:03 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
02/06/24 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
