House Record — Friday, 3/8/2024
23 pages: H1037-1059
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 37 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:24 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Sean Raftis, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Whitefish, Montana
9:01:57 a.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:01 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:40 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.
CONGRATULATING FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (H1037-8)
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S DISCOVERY SHOP (H1038-2)
HONORING STEVE SUTTON (H1038-3)
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE GRIFFIN (H1038-4)
REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF CHAD DUNN (H1038-5)
EXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT OF 2023 (H1038-6)
9:14:29 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2799 — “To make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes.”
9:14:48 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:56 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Ms. Houlahan, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to include in its report the effects of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank on community banks and small business lending.
9:16:15 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 6.
9:24:35 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9:25:03 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Ms. Tlaib, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to ensure that exemptions or benefits provided by the bill may only apply to companies that do not impose “junk fees” on customers.
9:25:19 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 7.
9:34:13 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9:34:49 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to provide that the bill may take effect only when the Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with State securities regulators, certifies to Congress that nothing in the bill will increase fraud.
9:35:32 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 8.
9:44:26 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lynch demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9:44:52 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to requi re any investment adviser, private fund, or an investment company that is subject to the bill to annually and publicly disclose their investments into women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, rural-domiciled, and other businesses.
9:45:26 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 9.
9:52:29 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10:26:20 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On agreeing to the Houlahan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 203 (Roll no. 73).
10:31:21 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On agreeing to the Tlaib amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 212 (Roll no. 74).
10:35:43 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 211 (Roll no. 75).
10:40:17 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 217 (Roll no. 76).
10:40:23 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2799.
10:41:20 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:41:42 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:42:43 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
10:42:57 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
10:49:05 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 77).
10:55:44 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 205 (Roll no. 78).
10:55:46 a.m. - H.R. 2799 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:56:09 a.m. - Mr. Ciscomani asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, March 8, 2024, it adjourn to meet on Monday, March 11, 2024, at noon for morning-hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
10:56:56 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
CENTRAL NEBRASKA WILDFIRES (H1048-2)
WE HAVE A STRONG STATE OF THE UNION THANKS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN (H1048-3)
AMERICANS DESERVE A BETTER LEADER THAN PRESIDENT BIDEN (H1048-4)
ANOTHER ASSAULT ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN (H1048-5)
RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WESTERN ENERGY ALLIANCE (H1048-6)
PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF ALL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (H1049)
HONORING THE CONGRESSIONAL SPOUSES (H1049-2)
HONORING 9-YEAR-OLD BETHANY MOULTRY FOR HER DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY (H1049-3)
CELEBRATING INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK (H1049-4)
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (H1049-5)
CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MUSCATINE'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY (H1049-6)
COMMENDING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (H1050)
BRING OUR BORDER UNDER CONTROL (H1050-2)
HONORING HYDEIA BROADBENT (H1050-3)
BLOOMINGDALE, GEORGIA, CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY (H1050-4)
RESTORING CIVILITY AND DECENCY (H1050-5)
SOUTHERN BORDER CRISIS (H1050-6)
11:23:01 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
HISTORICAL INJUSTICES (H1051-2)
RECOGNIZING MARCH 9 AS U.S. HOSTAGE AND WRONGFUL DETAINEE DAY (H1054)
ADJOURNMENT (H1056)
12:23:00 p.m. - Mr. Hill moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:23:22 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:23:23 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024.