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U.S. House Updates
4 years
3:39:34 AM — CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES The Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.—306 Donald J. Trump—232 Vice President Kamala Harris—306 Michael R. Pence —232
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
6:01:40 p.m. - CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair informed the House that pursuant to #HRes730 , the Speaker has certified to the US Attorney for the District of Columbia the refusal of Stephen K. Bannon to produce documents in compliance with a subpoena to the
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
4:25:27pm - Communication: Jim Jordan. Mr. Jordan submitted his resignation from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The resignation was accepted without objection.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:24:11 p.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Deutch wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at close of business today.
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
6:27:51pm - Communication: John Ratcliffe. Mr. Ratcliffe submitted his resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
9:02:17 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ritchie Torres to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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U.S. House Updates
10 years
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
11:03:49 a.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Nunes wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 3, 2022.
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@HouseFloor
U.S. House Updates
10 years
8:38:36pm #HR5230 On passage Passed: (RC 478). http://t.co/odbWABazPl
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
3:45:11 AM — DISSOLVING THE JOINT SESSION — After announcing the results of the certification process, the Vice President announced that the Joint Session was dissolved and that the results of the Joint Session proceedings would be entered into the Journals of both Houses.
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
11:10:00am - On approving the Journal Agreed to by VV. http://t.co/odbWABa1ZN
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
3:48:55 AM — The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(a)1(b) of #HRes8 . The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 11, 2021.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:04:56 p.m. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of a declaration of a national emergency with respect to the information and communications technology and services supply chain declared in Executiv
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:11:27 p.m. - The Speaker directed the Clerk to notify the #Senate that the House had disposed of the objection raised to the certification of the Ohio electoral ballots and was ready to resume proceedings with the Senate in Joint Session.
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
5:22:56 p.m. - #HRes130 - Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules. #HRes130 - "Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:14:52 a.m. - OBJECTION TO PENNSYLVANIA ELECTORAL BALLOTS - During the course of the proceedings of the Joint Session, an objection was raised against the certified results of the Electoral College ballots of the state of Pennsylvania. The objection, hav
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
Pope Francis of the Holy See http://t.co/JdSuqKcm7d
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
1:06:10 p.m. - #HJRes17 - Considered as unfinished business. #HJRes17 - "Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment."
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
6:03:02 p.m. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor and remembrance of the dedication and service of the fallen United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Leibengood.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:35:57 p.m. - APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE - The Vice President and the Members of the #Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of resuming certification of the Electoral College ballot count.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:04:50 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Debbie Dingell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
6:42:49 p.m. - #HR8089 - Considered by unanimous consent. #HR8089 - "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand premium processing for certain immigration benefits, and for other purposes."
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:43:08 a.m. - ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS - Mr. Aguilar of California notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Caucus, Mr. Jeffries of New York had been elected Minority Leader, and that Ms. Clark of Massachusetts had been elected as Minority Whip.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:02:47 a.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Richmond wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on January 15, 2021.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:07:15 a.m. - The House received a communication from Paul D. Irving wherein he resigns as the Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 7, 2021.
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
4:07 p.m. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry. Mr. Fortenberry submitted his resignation as a temporary member from the Committee on #Appropriations . The resignation was accepted without objection.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:06:15am - Commission on International Religious Freedom - Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 USC 6431) and the order of the House of Jan 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Mr. Nury Turkel of Alexandria, Virgin
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
10:07:07 a.m. - ANNOUNCMENT FROM THE CHAIR - The Chair announced to the House that as a matter of decorum, Members are required to wear masks at all times while in the Hall of the House, even while under recognition. In addition, Members must practice prop
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
12:41:30 p.m. - #HR5497 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
2:02:25pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
6:01:34 p.m. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Honorable Luke Letlow, Member-elect from the 5th District of Lousiana.
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U.S. House Updates
10 years
His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel http://t.co/CqIzNbw1td
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
6:02:34 p.m. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor and remembrance of the dedication and service of the fallen United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Leibengood.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
1:34:23am - The House adjourned. Next meeting: 2:30 am on June 23, 2016.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
2:02:00pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
6:15 p.m. - ANNOUCEMENT OF RESULT OF ROLL CALL 12 - The Clerk announced that no persons having received a majority of the whole number of votes cast by surname in the Election of the Speaker, a Speaker was not elected.
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@HouseFloor
U.S. House Updates
4 years
4:37:11 p.m. - #HRes40 - Pursuant to the provisions of #HRes41 , #HRes40 is considered passed House.
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@HouseFloor
U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:19:11 a.m. - #HRes41 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on #HRes41 .
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
11:16 p.m. - ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT OF ROLL CALL 18 - The Clerk announced that no persons having received a majority of the whole number of votes cast by surname in the Election of the Speaker, a Speaker was not elected.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
6:30:15 p.m. - #HRes892 - Considered as unfinished business. #HRes892 - "Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds."
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
POINT OF ORDER - During the course of debate on #HRes708 , exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words in question and debate continued under regular order.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
4:36:23 p.m. - #HRes24 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 17).
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:52:09 AM - Since the rules of the 118th Congress had not yet been adopted, the Chair announced the rights of Members to introduce bills, and the authority of the Speaker to refer them, would be delayed; and that submitted bills would be held until adoption of the rules.
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U.S. House Updates
3 years
5:23:25 p.m. - #HRes130 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on #HRes130 .
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
His Excellency @AbeShinzo , Prime Minister of Japan http://t.co/9105hsgTif
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
6:58:31pm #HR1553 Motion to reconsider tabled Agreed to without objection. http://t.co/odbWABa1ZN
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
10:02:54am - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:25:28 p.m. - @SenateFloor message: The #Senate notified the House that it had disposed of the objection to the certification of the Arizona electoral ballots and was ready to resume proceedings with the House in Joint Session.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:02:00 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 6.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
12:02:03pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
3:04:56 p.m. - HOUSE DECORUM - The Chair announced that as an update to the announcements of July 29, 2020, and Nov 18, 2020, concerning the wearing of masks in the Hall of the House during the coronavirus pandemic, masks will now be required at all times
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
3:31:36pm - The House recessed.
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U.S. House Updates
9 years
Farewell address from @SpeakerBoehner
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
8:52:04pm #HRes755 On agreeing to Article II of the resolution Agreed to: (Roll no. 696).
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:15:30 p.m. - #HRes21 - Considered under the provisions of rule #HRes38 . #HRes21 - "Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Ame
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U.S. House Updates
10 years
#FloorVote : #HR2 : Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015: Vote: Passed 392/37 http://t.co/uoFSKbvMlm
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:17:45 a.m. - #HRes41 - Considered as privileged matter. #HRes41 - "Providing for consideration of the resolution ( #HRes24 ) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors."
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:09:00 p.m. - HOUSE DEBATE - The House resumed its sitting and continued with debate on the objection raised against the certified results of the Electoral College balloting in the state of Arizona.
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
8:08:25pm #HRes755 On agreeing to Article I of the resolution Roll Call 695 - Yea and Nay vote pending.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:27:54 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(a)1(B) of #HRes8 . Next meeting: 9:00 a.m. on January 13, 2021.
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
10:35:00pm - Mr. McCarthy moved the President's message be referred to the Committee House on the State of the Union and ordered printed as a House document (H.Doc. 115-86). Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
4:01:24pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:27:14 p.m. - #HRes21 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 14).
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:23:40 a.m. - HOUSE DEBATE - The House resumed its sitting and pursuant to #SConRes1 , and the applicable provisions of the US Code, the House proceeded with debate on the objection raised against the certified results of the Electoral College balloting i
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:22:13 a.m. - CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTION - The #Senate withdrew from the Chamber of the House and retired to its own Chamber in order to allow each body to separately consider the objection.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:41:40 p.m. - ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT OF ROLL CALL 5 - The Clerk announced that no persons having received a majority of the whole number of votes cast by surname in the Election of the Speaker, a Speaker was not elected.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
11:41:47 p.m. - RESUMPTION OF PROCEEDINGS - The Vice President announced that the House and #Senate , not having sustained the objection to the certification of the Arizona Electoral ballots, would resume proceedings in Joint Session and that the original c
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U.S. House Updates
10 years
Passed: #HR7 : No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015 http://t.co/KukQAfvJIH
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
7:05:51pm - The House rose to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Jan 8, 2011 shooting in Arizona.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
2:10:54 p.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Haaland wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective immediately.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
7:01:50pm - The Dean of the Kentucky delegation, Rep Rogers, addressed the House and introduced Rep James Comer, First District, Kentucky.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
9:01:51am - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:39:40 p.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Graves (GA) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on October 4, 2020.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:41:06 p.m. - ANNOUCEMENT OF RESULT OF ROLL CALL 9 - The Clerk announced that no persons having received a majority of the whole number of votes cast by surname in the Election of the Speaker, a Speaker was not elected.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
6:26:43 p.m. - #HRes38 - Considered as privileged matter. #HRes38 - "Providing for consideration of the resolution ( #HRes21 ) calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabin
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@HouseFloor
U.S. House Updates
4 years
9:21:19 a.m. - Mrs. Greene (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
9:31:48am - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
11 years
The President of the United States for the State of the Union Address. #SOTU http://t.co/I4JsZgtf5Q
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
4:23:27 p.m. - #HRes72 - Considered under the provisions of rule #HRes91 . #HRes72 - "Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
4:39:53 p.m. - #HRes892 - Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. #HRes892 - "Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds."
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
Program for Thursday: Complete #HR3003 , No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. Consider #HR3004 , Kate's Law (Subject to a Rule).
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
9:03:52am - Communication: from Rep Collins (NY) wherein he resigns as a member of the House effective on Sep 30, 2019.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:04:43 p.m. - Clerk message: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Jan 5, 2021 at 5:05 p.m., said to conta
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
8:34:36pm #HRes755 On agreeing to Article II of the resolution Roll Call 696 - Recorded vote pending.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
1:38:36 AM - ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
11:02:10am - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
10 years
Passed: #HR622 : State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015 http://t.co/xzUP16UEMF
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
12:02:35pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
11:02:25am - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
2 years
12:10:46 p.m. - HOUSE DECORUM - The Clerk addressed the House to clarify that as part of the Clerk's role during the organization of the House, the Clerk has the responsibility to preserve order and decorum in the chamber prior to the election of a Speaker
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
2:02:39 p.m. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the more than 400,000 Americans who have passed away from the COVID-19 virus.
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U.S. House Updates
8 years
12:02:09pm - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Byrne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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U.S. House Updates
5 years
9:36:52pm - The Speaker announced the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of #HRes758 . Next meeting: 9:00 am on Dec 18, 2019.
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4 years
12:24:45 p.m. - #HRes24 - Considered under the provisions of rule #HRes41 . #HRes24 - "Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors."
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U.S. House Updates
7 years
7:31:24pm - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. Next meeting: 2:00 pm on Jan 21, 2018.
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4 years
11:39:56 a.m. - #HR1 - An amendment, offered by Ms. Bush, 14 printed in Part B of #HRept117 -9 to establish that felony convictions do not bar any eligible individual from voting in federal elections, including individuals who are currently incarcerated.
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U.S. House Updates
4 years
12:00:31 p.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Swalwell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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