House Record — Thursday, 12/7/2023
25 pages: H6719-6743
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 26 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:02 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by Bishop Larry Lawrence Brandon, Praise Temple, Shreveport, Louisiana.
9:02:36 a.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:40 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Dean of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:31 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.
PROFOUND IMPACT OF DR. ROBERTO E. GARCIA (H6719-7)
BUILDING A STRONG ECONOMY (H6720)
CONGRATULATING CORPORAL RON SLAGLE ON HIS RETIREMENT (H6720-2)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BIG TEN CHAMPIONS (H6720-3)
HONORING GEORGE JOSEPH HIGGINS (H6720-4)
9:12:25 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 906. H.J.Res. 88 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".”
9:12:30 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4468, H.R. 5933 and H.J.Res. 88. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4468 and H.R. 5933 under a structured rule and H.J.Res. 88 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
9:13:52 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 88.
9:44:07 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:45:03 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 88, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9:45:16 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:15:00 a.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 7.
10:15:29 a.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.J.Res. 88 and on agreeing to H.Res. 914, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:16:10 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - Considered as unfinished business. H.J.Res. 88 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".”
10:47:50 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 189 (Roll no. 705).
10:47:51 a.m. - H.J.Res. 88 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CENSURING REPRESENTATIVE JAMAAL BOWMAN (H6725)
10:47:53 a.m. - H.Res. 914 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 914 — “Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.”
10:56:06 a.m. - H.Res. 914 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 191, 5 Present (Roll no. 706).
10:56:08 a.m. - H.Res. 914 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:56:23 a.m. - CENSURE PRONOUNCEMENT - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 914, Mr. Bowman of New York presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of administration of censure by the Speaker of the House.
10:58:30 a.m. - Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 7, 2023 it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, December 11, 2023 for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:00:01 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY (H6726-2)
RECOGNIZING VINCE CONSIGLIO (H6726-4)
PUERTO RICO ACT 22 (H6727)
CELEBRATING KEVIN EXLEY (H6727-2)
HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS (H6727-3)
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S 120TH ANNIVERSARY (H6727-5)
FOREIGN AID PRIORITIES (H6727-6)
FRA CORRIDOR ID GRANT (H6727-7)
CONDEMNING HAMAS (H6728)
FOUR LEGISLATIVE DAYS LEFT (H6728-2)
CONGRATULATING DEVIN JOHNSON, PLANT CITY FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR (H6728-3)
AWARDING MARSHALL "MAJOR" TAYLOR WITH A CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL (H6728-4)
MARKING 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR (H6728-5)
11:21:04 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
RACISM IN AMERICA (H6728-6)
MATH ALWAYS EVENTUALLY WINS (H6734)
ADJOURNMENT (H6739)
1:22:15 p.m. - Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:22:27 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:22:28 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 11, 2023.