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Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 5:02:32 P.M.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 5:02:12 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 17.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:04:13 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to require a report on steps taken by the World Bank to ensure G-5 visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them pursuant to the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:23:36 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:23:02 P.M.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3326 as unfinished business.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:22:48 P.M.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:22:33 P.M.
Mr. Hensarling moved that the Committee rise.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:22:22 P.M.
On agreeing to the Barr amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:11:53 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 3.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:11:00 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Barr, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to make U.S. opposition to IDA assistance for a foreign government mandatory if the government knowingly fails to enforce UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:10:34 P.M.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:05:05 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 2:46:46 P.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 693. H.R. 3326 — "To increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness at the World Bank."
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 4:03:58 P.M.
On agreeing to the Norman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 3:58:06 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Norman, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to modify a Treasury reporting requirement to ensure that the World Bank is promoting reduction of government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 3:58:28 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 1.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 2:50:25 P.M.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3326.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 2:49:02 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 2:49:01 P.M.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 693 and Rule XVIII.
Legislative Day Of January 17, 2018 - 2:46:51 P.M.
The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both measures. Only those amendments printed in Part A of the report shall be considered for H.R. 3326. The amendment printed in Part B of the report, relating to H.R. 2954, shall be considered as adopted. The rule allows for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both measures.