December 21, 2017

Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Wednesday, January 3, 2018

December 21, 2017	Wrap Up for Thursday, December 21, 2017
December 20, 2017	Wrap Up for Wednesday, December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017	Senate agrees to 4 resolutions
December 20, 2017	Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 19, 2017
December 18, 2017	Wrap Up for Monday, December 18, 2017

 

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House Activity 12/18

Time	Bill	Activity
12:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:34 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:05:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Peoples Church, Jacksonville, Texas.
2:01:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:57 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Shimkus to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
4:30:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
4:30:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:30:55 P.M.	H.R. 3759	Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3759 — “To provide for the establishment and maintenance of a Family Caregiving Strategy, and for other purposes.”
4:31:09 P.M.	H.R. 3759	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 3759	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3759.
4:49:52 P.M.	H.R. 3759	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 3759	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 95	Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 95 — “Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K-12 classrooms.”
4:50:15 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 95	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 95	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 95.
5:11:27 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 95	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 95	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3979— “To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.”
5:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:12 P.M.	H.R. 3979	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3979.
5:22:32 P.M.	H.R. 3979	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:23:19 P.M.	H.R. 4661	Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4661 — “To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, and for other purposes.”
5:23:32 P.M.	H.R. 4661	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:33 P.M.	H.R. 4661	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4661.
5:36:18 P.M.	H.R. 4661	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:20 P.M.	H.R. 4661	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:28 P.M.	H.R. 4375	Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4375 — “To provide for a study on broadening participation in certain National Science Foundation research and education programs, to collect data on Federal research grants to science agencies, and for other purposes.”
5:36:44 P.M.	H.R. 4375	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:36:45 P.M.	H.R. 4375	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4375.
5:44:17 P.M.	H.R. 4375	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 4254	Mr. Knight moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4254 — “To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to strengthen the aerospace workforce pipeline by the promotion of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and National Aeronautics and Space Administration internship and fellowship opportunities to women, and for other purposes.”
5:44:46 P.M.	H.R. 4254	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:44:47 P.M.	H.R. 4254	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4254.
5:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 4254	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:56:53 P.M.	H.R. 1159	Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1159 — “To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes.”
5:57:01 P.M.	H.R. 1159	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 1159	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1159.
6:06:40 P.M.	H.R. 1159	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:07:16 P.M.	H.R. 4323	Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4323 — “To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.”
6:07:26 P.M.	H.R. 4323	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:07:28 P.M.	H.R. 4323	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
6:15:18 P.M.	H.R. 4323	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:15:46 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the National Security Strategy of the United States – referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
6:16:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:30:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
6:30:25 P.M.		Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Holding moved that when the House adjourns on Monday, December 18, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business.
7:00:05 P.M.		On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 – 169 (Roll no. 685).
7:00:13 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, whih had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:00:24 P.M.	H.R. 4375	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4375 — “To provide for a study on broadening participation in certain National Science Foundation research and education programs, to collect data on Federal research grants to science agencies, and for other purposes.”
7:07:05 P.M.	H.R. 4375	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 9 (Roll no. 686).
7:07:06 P.M.	H.R. 4375	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:07 P.M.	H.R. 4375	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:07:33 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3979 — “To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.”
7:15:09 P.M.	H.R. 3979	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 14 (Roll no. 687).
7:15:10 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:15:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:04:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
11:04:17 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 667.
11:05:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:05:00 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:01 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 19, 2017.

House Activity 12/19

9:00:08 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:19 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:31:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.
10:00:14 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:16 A.M.		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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
10:01:33 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:50 A.M.		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.
10:23:47 A.M.	H. Res. 667	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 667 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
10:26:29 A.M.	H. Res. 667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 667.
11:58:05 A.M.	H. Res. 667	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 187 (Roll no. 688).
12:06:34 P.M.	H. Res. 667	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 193 (Roll no. 689).
12:06:36 P.M.	H. Res. 667	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:51 P.M.	H.R. 4254	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4254 — “To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to strengthen the aerospace workforce pipeline by the promotion of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and National Aeronautics and Space Administration internship and fellowship opportunities to women, and for other purposes.”
12:14:36 P.M.	H.R. 4254	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 17 (Roll no. 690).
12:14:37 P.M.	H.R. 4254	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 4375	UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent that the clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 4375.
12:17:14 P.M.	H.R. 1	Mr. Brady (TX) brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-466 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 667.
12:17:47 P.M.	H.R. 1	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 1 hour of general debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1.
1:58:33 P.M.	H.R. 1	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:59:19 P.M.	H.R. 1	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. The instructions contained in the motion seek to instruct the managers on the part of the House to disagree in section 11042 and part VIII of subtitle A of title I of the conference report.
1:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 1	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
2:20:59 P.M.	H.R. 1	On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 236 (Roll no. 691).
2:28:52 P.M.	H.R. 1	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 203 (Roll no. 692).
2:28:53 P.M.	H.R. 1	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:18 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 4323	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4323 — “To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.”
2:36:03 P.M.	H.R. 4323	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 1 (Roll no. 693).
2:36:04 P.M.	H.R. 4323	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:37:26 P.M.		Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Graves (MO) moved that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
2:38:20 P.M.	S. 1393	Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1393 — “To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver’s licenses.”
2:38:33 P.M.	S. 1393	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:34 P.M.	S. 1393	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.
2:50:54 P.M.	S. 1393	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:51:02 P.M.	S. 1532	Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1532 — “To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.”
2:51:13 P.M.	S. 1532	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:51:14 P.M.	S. 1532	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1532.
2:58:45 P.M.	S. 1532	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:58:54 P.M.	S. 1536	Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1536 — “To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes.”
2:59:03 P.M.	S. 1536	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:59:04 P.M.	S. 1536	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1536.
3:10:07 P.M.	S. 1536	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:11:08 P.M.	H.R. 3312	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 3312 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
3:11:13 P.M.	H.R. 3312	The resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3312, under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on both the conference report and H.R. 3312. Lastly, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules through the remainder of the first session of the 115th Congress.
3:12:13 P.M.	H.R. 3312	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3312.
4:22:10 P.M.	H.R. 3312	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 3312	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 288 – 130 (Roll no. 694).
4:50:29 P.M.	H.R. 3312	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1536, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:50:50 P.M.	S. 1536	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1536 — “To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes.”
4:57:33 P.M.	S. 1536	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 1 (Roll no. 695).
4:57:34 P.M.	S. 1536	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:39 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
5:05:35 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 180, 1 Present (Roll no. 696).
5:06:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:33:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:14 P.M.		Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:11:16 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:17 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2017.

House Activity 12/20

9:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Harold Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:29 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:04:15 A.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 668.
9:04:36 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
9:11:54 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:00:55 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
10:01:08 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:39 A.M.		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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
10:02:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:08 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2017, at 1:18 a.m.: that the Senate receded from its amendment and concurred with an amendment to H.R. 1; and passed H.R. 695 with an amendment.
10:03:35 A.M.		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.
10:15:01 A.M.	H. Res. 668	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 668 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.”
10:15:54 A.M.	H. Res. 668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 668.
11:44:42 A.M.	H. Res. 668	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 188 (Roll no. 697).
11:52:33 A.M.	H. Res. 668	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 190 (Roll no. 698).
11:52:35 A.M.	H. Res. 668	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:53:05 A.M.	H. Res. 669	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 669 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
11:53:36 A.M.	H. Res. 669	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:53:40 A.M.	H. Res. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:57:40 A.M.	H.R. 1	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, Mr. Brady (TX) brought up H.R. 1 and offered a motion.
11:57:47 A.M.	H.R. 1	Mr. Brady (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
11:58:03 A.M.	H.R. 1	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1.
12:34:24 P.M.	H.R. 1	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:56:09 P.M.	H.R. 1	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 201 (Roll no. 699).
12:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 1	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:56:20 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 1159	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1159 — “To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes.”
1:03:25 P.M.	H.R. 1159	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 700).
1:03:26 P.M.	H.R. 1159	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:52 P.M.	H.R. 4015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 657. H.R. 4015 — “To improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.”
1:04:57 P.M.	H.R. 4015	Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for each bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in H.R. 2396 shall be considered as adopted. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in the report. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4015 consisting of Rules Committee Print 115-46, shall be considered as adopted.
1:06:03 P.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.
2:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:15:30 P.M.	H.R. 4015	Mr. Sarbanes moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
2:15:44 P.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to exempt proxy voting recommendations on shareholder proposals related to political campaign contributions of a company.
2:20:53 P.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:21:04 P.M.	H.R. 4015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sarbanes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
2:21:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:08:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
6:08:39 P.M.		Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Yoder moved that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
6:08:45 P.M.		On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by voice vote.
6:09:17 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to recommit and passage of H.R. 4015, and adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:38:58 P.M.	H.R. 4015	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 701).
6:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 4015	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 182 (Roll no. 702).
6:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 4015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:08 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 194, 2 Present (Roll no. 703).
6:58:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:25:41 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:42:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:44:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
10:45:07 P.M.		Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:45:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:45:09 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 21, 2017.

 

House Activity 12/21

9:00:02 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:07 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:01 A.M.		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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
9:01:38 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:58 A.M.		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.
9:09:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:21:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 21.
12:21:56 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 670.
12:23:02 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 21, 2017, at 9:25 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 31, that the Senate passed S. 117 and S. 501.
12:23:40 P.M.	H. Res. 670	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 670 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018.”
12:27:39 P.M.	H. Res. 670	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 670.
2:03:46 P.M.	H. Res. 670	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 704).
2:11:38 P.M.	H. Res. 670	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 188 (Roll no. 705).
2:11:40 P.M.	H. Res. 670	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:41 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1393, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:11:59 P.M.	S. 1393	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1393 — “To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver’s licenses.”
2:20:09 P.M.	S. 1393	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 706).
2:20:10 P.M.	S. 1393	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:11 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
2:27:15 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 707).
2:27:41 P.M.		Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission – Pursuant to section 5 of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act(Public Law 115-77), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Harris, MD, Ms. Sylvia Quinton, Mardela Springs, MD and Dr. C. James Trotman, West Chester, PA.
2:28:06 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:28:06 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 31 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole.”
2:28:34 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:28:36 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 31	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:54 P.M.	H.R. 4641	Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 4641	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 4641 — “To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps.”
2:29:22 P.M.	H.R. 4641	On passage Passed without objection.
2:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 4641	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:39 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:30:11 P.M.	S. 1766	Mrs. Handel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1766 — “To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.”
2:30:23 P.M.	S. 1766	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:30:24 P.M.	S. 1766	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1766.
2:45:04 P.M.	S. 1766	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Handel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:46:11 P.M.	H.R. 4667	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 670. H.R. 4667 — “Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.”
2:48:02 P.M.	H.R. 4667	QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – The Chair announced that the bill contained an emergency designation pursuant to section 4(g)(1) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and accordingly, the Chair would put the question of consideration under section 4(g)(2) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.
2:48:28 P.M.	H.R. 4667	On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:56 P.M.	H.R. 4667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4667.
3:51:57 P.M.	H.R. 4667	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:52:25 P.M.	H.R. 4667	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further consideration of H.R. 4667 was postponed.
3:55:24 P.M.	H.R. 1370	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 670, Mr. Frelinghuysen brought up H.R. 1370and offered a motion.
3:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 1370	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
3:55:33 P.M.	H.R. 1370	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1370.
4:54:30 P.M.	H.R. 1370	On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 708).
4:54:32 P.M.	H.R. 1370	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:54:35 P.M.	H.R. 4667	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4667 — “Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.”
5:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 4667	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 169 (Roll no. 709).
5:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 4667	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:37 P.M.	S. 1532	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1532 — “To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.”
5:12:45 P.M.	S. 1532	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 – 0 (Roll no. 710).
5:12:46 P.M.	S. 1532	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:50 P.M.	S. 1766	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1766 — “To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:13:13 P.M.	S. 1766	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:16 P.M.	S. 1766	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:35 P.M.		Mr. Faso asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on December 22. Agreed to without objection.
5:14:00 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States posed by serious human rights abuse and corruption around the world – referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Judiciary and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-83).
5:17:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:35:16 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19:15 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:19:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:33 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2017.

House Activity 12/22

2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:13 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Gallagher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Paul D. Holland, S.J., Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC
2:00:54 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 670, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:02:07 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Culberson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 21, 2017, at 7:23 p.m.: that the Senate had agreed to the House of Representatives amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1370.
2:03:21 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2017, at 11:34 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 35, S. 167, S. 432, S. 466, S. 1208, S. 1438, S. 2030, S. 2070, S. 2273, H.R. 195with an amendment, H.R. 267, H.R. 381, H.R. 518, H.R. 560, H.R. 699, H.R. 863, H.R. 954, H.R. 1242, H.R. 1306, H.R. 1927, H.R. 2142, H.R. 2228, H.R. 2331, H.R. 2611, H.R. 4661, and appointment: United States-China Economic Security Review Commission
2:05:00 P.M.	S. 2273	Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:05:15 P.M.	S. 2273	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2273 — “To extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.”
2:05:25 P.M.	S. 2273	On passage Passed without objection.
2:05:40 P.M.	S. 2273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 670. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on December 26, 2017.