House Record — Thursday, 2/1/2024
24 pages: H367-390
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 22 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:33 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Brandon Williams to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:46 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Michael Cramer, New Life Church, Osceola, Indiana.
9:02:17 a.m. - SPEAKERS APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hern demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hern objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:53 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Garcia of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:09 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.
TRIBUTE TO HOPE ALLISON DABNEY (H367-8)
IN HONOR OF DR. FRED PRIMM (H368)
ISRAELI HOSTAGES (H368-2)
ONE YEAR SINCE DERAILMENT (H368-5)
CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS (H368-6)
SOUTHERN BORDER (H369)
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RITCHIE VALENS (H369-2)
PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FROM DUIs ACT (H369-3)
9:18:47 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 980. H.R. 6976 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.”
9:18:52 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
9:20:47 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6976.
9:53:09 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:34:23 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 150 (Roll no. 31).
10:34:25 a.m. - H.R. 6976 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:34:45 a.m. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:35:03 a.m. - Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 1, 2024, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, February 5, 2024 for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
10:36:06 a.m. - The House received a communication from Representative Higgins (NY) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 2, 2024.
10:36:35 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH (H374-3)
PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ECONOMIC POLICIES (H374-4)
A WARNING AGAINST THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S NEW INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE (H374-6)
MAKE THE CHILD TAX CREDIT PERMANENT (H374-7)
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AMP FIDDLER (H375-2)
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH (H375-3)
CHILD TAX CREDIT RELIEF (H375-4)
ALOHA ALWAYS WINS (H376)
CHEROKEE COMPANY SEND-OFF (H376-2)
BIPARTISAN MAJORITY IS STILL STRONG (H376-3)
HELP IS ON THE WAY (H376-4)
MICHAEL JOSEPH REED'S STRONG LEGACY (H376-5)
REMEMBERING MICHAEL JOSEPH REED (H376-6)
11:01:26 a.m. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mrs. Greene (GA) notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
11:06:05 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
WHY I OPPOSED THE TAX BILL (H377-3)
ISSUES OF THE DAY (H381)
12:26:04 p.m. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification with respect to the Executive Order issued declaring a national emergency to deal with the threat posed by the situation in the West Bank, including in particular high levels of extremist settler violence, forced displacement of people and villages, and property destruction. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 118-102).
ADJOURNMENT (H385-3)
12:29:17 p.m. - Mr. Grothman moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:29:24 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:29:25 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 5, 2024.