House Floor Summary

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE - The Speaker appointed the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer, the Honorable James E. Clyburn, the Honorable Ben Ray Lujan, the Honorable Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, the Honorable Doris O. Matsui, the Honorable John P. Sarbanes, the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, the Honorable Donald S. Beyer, Jr., the Honorable Anthony G. Brown, the Honorable A. Donald McEachin, and the Honorable Jamie Raskin to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 66.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 66 — "To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66, and for other purposes."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 831.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 831 — "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for and make determinations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program, and for other purposes."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 543.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 866.

Considered under suspension of the rules.