House Record — Friday, 12/1/2023
30 pages: H6053-6082
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 23 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:28 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ashley Hinson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:51 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Jared Timberlake, Sandhill Christian Baptist Church, Franklin Furnace, Ohio
9:02:08 a.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:12 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Sewell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:40 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one-minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle.
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL BOONDOGGLE (H6054-2)
CONCERNS REGARDING HATE SPEECH AND THREATS IN OUR COUNTRY (H6054-3)
PAYING TRIBUTE TO A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, MIKE KUPER (H6054-4)
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ROSA PARKS (H6054-5)
WHAT WE CAN TAKE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE (H6055-3)
RECOGNIZING THE INCREDIBLE SERVICE OF JOHN SHINHOLSER (H6055-4)
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO “SMALL BUSINESS LENDING UNDER THE EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT (REGULATION B)” (H6055-5)
9:18:59 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 891. S.J.Res. 32 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".”
9:19:04 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J.Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S.J.Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S.J.Res. 32.
9:19:13 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J.Res. 32.
10:16:48 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:51:38 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 690).
10:51:41 a.m. - S.J.Res. 32 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:51:55 a.m. - H.Res. 878 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 878 — “Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.”
11:00:58 a.m. - H.Res. 878 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 311 - 114, 2 Present (Roll no. 691).
11:01:00 a.m. - H.Res. 878 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:01:22 a.m. - ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the expulsion of the gentleman from New York, Mr. Santos, the whole number of the House is 434.
11:04:45 a.m. - Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, December 4, 2023 for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:09:18 a.m. - MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor.
11:10:03 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
CELEBRATING RUTH SELLERS' 100TH BIRTHDAY (H6063-4)
PROMOTING PIPELINE SAFETY (H6063-5)
HONORING DR. ALZO J. REDDICK (H6064)
CONGRATULATING WILLIAM "LOU" REED (H6064-2)
A RISE IN ANTI-SEMITISM (H6064-3)
CONGRATULATING KIT SEKELSKY (H6064-4)
PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS (H6064-5)
WYFF 70TH ANNIVERSARY (H6064-6)
ADDRESSING BORDER CRISES (H6065)
CONGRATULATING BREVARD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM (H6065-2)
NATIONAL HOUSING CRISIS (H6065-3)
RECOGNIZING THE TIOGA CENTRAL AND WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS (H6065-4)
RECOGNIZING TOM LAMBERT (H6065-5)
COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM IN AMERICA (H6065-6)
DENOUNCING THE RISE OF ANTI-ARAB HATE AND ISLAMOPHOBIA (H6067-2)
CELEBRATING GARDEN CLUB OF ORANGE PARK ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY (H6067-3)
RECOGNIZING OUR BRAVE SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES (H6067-6)
WORLD AIDS DAY (H6068)
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE (H6068-2)
ST. JUDE MARATHON (H6068-3)
11:45:12 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
THE GAZA STRIP (H6076)
ADJOURNMENT (H6078-2)
1:31:22 p.m. - Mr. Grothman moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:31:36 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:37 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 4, 2023.