House Record — Wednesday, 4/10/2024
37 pages: H2255-2291
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 31 Activities
10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:10 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 a.m. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
5m: HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF THE REVEREND DR. TOMMIE L. LEWIS AS PASTOR OF BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH PRATT CITY (H2255-4, 79 lines) — Sewell (D-AL)
5m: NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY (H2255-5, 88 lines) — Thompson (R-PA)
5m: DYLAN JUDE HARRELL COMMUNITY CENTER (H2256, 116 lines) — Perez (D-WA)
5m: IN RECOGNITION OF CAMRYN SATTLER (H2257, 105 lines) — { 1015 } — Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
5m: AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (H2257-2, 116 lines) — Tlaib (D-MI)
5m: CELEBRATING PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY (H2258, 129 lines) — Cline (R-VA)
5m: SUPPORTING ISRAEL (H2258-2, 104 lines) — { 1030 } — Schneider (D-IL)
5m: HONORING AN AMERICAN HERO AND ORANGE COUNTY CITIZEN, DICK HIGGINS (H2259, 81 lines) — Steel (R-CA)
5m: REMEMBERING THE MASS SHOOTING AT OLD NATIONAL BANK IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY(H2259-2, 101 lines) — McGarvey (D-KY)
5m: HOW MANY MORE (H2260, 93 lines) — { 1045 } — Malliotakis (R-NY) — H.R. 2
5m: DOOMSDAY CLOCK IS TICKING (H2261, 83 lines) — Khanna (D-CA)
5m: COMMENDING COLONEL TREVOR HOUGH (H2261-2, 67 lines) — Norman (R-SC)
5m: CONGRATULATING REVEREND DR. DONALD RIBEIRO (H2261-3, 76 lines) — Davis (D-NC)
5m: NPR RADIO IS BIASED (H2262, 97 lines) — { 1100 } — LaMalfa (R-CA)
11:06:56 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.
12:00:38 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 10.
12:00:50 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:02:51 p.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:07 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McGovern to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:27 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
1m: RECOGNIZING CLARION ROBOTICS (H2263-3, 42 lines) — Thompson (R-PA)
1m: RECOGNIZING CHAMPION OF THE WEEK RIYA HEGDE (H2263-4, 48 lines) — Sykes (D-OH)
1m: DANGEROUS HATRED (H2263-5, 41 lines) — Wilson (R-SC)
1m: CONGRATULATING NORTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM (H2263-6, 40 lines) — McGovern (D-MA)
1m: RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY AND FAIRNESS TO THE IRS APPEALS PROCESS (H2263-7, 41 lines) — H.R. 6332
1m: AUGUST FIRES ON MAUI (H2264, 43 lines) — Tokuda (D-HI)
1m: CONGRATULATING ANGIE GIANCARLO ON HER RETIREMENT (H2264-2, 44 lines) — Fleischmann (R-TN)
1m: CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF A FEARLESS LEADER, DOLORES HUERTA (H2264-3, 39 lines) — { 1215 } — Gomez (D-CA)
1m: FEDERAL MINIMUM FOR CHILD RAPE MUST BE THE DEATH PENALTY (H2264-4, 41 lines) — Luna (R-FL)
1m: WE MUST STAND WITH ISRAEL (H2264-5, 42 lines) — Fulcher (R-ID) — H.Res. 1117
H.Res. 1125 — PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7888, REFORMING INTELLIGENCE AND SECURING AMERICA ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 529, EXTENDING LIMITS OF U.S. CUSTOMS WATERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR... (H2265, 1,162 lines) — { 1230 1245 1300 1315 } — Speakers: Roy (R-TX) • Leger Fernandez (D-NM) • Massie (R-KY) • McGovern (D-MA) • Hageman (R-WY) • Biggs (R-AZ) • Perry (R-PA) • Spartz (R-IN) • Turner (R-OH) • Jordan (R-OH) • Schrier (D-WA) — H.R. 12 • H.R. 529 • H.Res. 1112 • H.Res. 1117 • H.Res. 1125 • H.R. 7888
12:17:41 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - Considered as privileged matter. H.Res. 1125 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.”
12:21:53 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.Res. 1125.
1:23:26 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1125, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
1:23:29 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
1:30:34 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 10.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (H2272-3, 29 lines) — H.Res. 1125 • H.R. 3250
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7888, REFORMING INTELLIGENCE AND SECURING AMERICA ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 529, EXTENDING LIMITS OF U.S. CUSTOMS WATERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR... (H2272-4, 962 lines) — { 1359 1413 } — Leger Fernandez (D-NM) — H.R. 529 • H.Res. 1112 • H.Res. 1117 • H.Res. 1125 • H.R. 7888
1:30:35 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 1125 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.”
2:04:14 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 209 (Roll no. 107).
2:18:32 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 228 (Roll no. 108).
2:18:36 p.m. - H.Res. 1125 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAY RECOGNITION ACT (H2274, 496 lines) — { 1424 } — Speakers: Jackson (D-IL) • Jackson (R-TX) • Payne (D-NJ) — H.Res. 1125 • H.R. 3250
2:18:40 p.m. - H.R. 3250 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3250 — “To recognize the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.”
2:29:05 p.m. - H.R. 3250 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 31 (Roll no. 109).
2:29:06 p.m. - H.R. 3250 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1126 — AUTHORIZING VIDEO RECORDING IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER DURING A JOINT MEETING OF CONGRESS FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES (H2274-2, 44 lines) — Loudermilk (R-GA)
2:29:13 p.m. - H.Res. 1126 - Mr. Loudermilk asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:29:15 p.m. - H.Res. 1126 - Considered by unanimous consent. H.Res. 1126 — “Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.”
2:29:48 p.m. - H.Res. 1126 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:29:50 p.m. - H.Res. 1126 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:30:19 p.m. - Mr. Loudermilk asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on April 11. Agreed to without objection.
2:30:35 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1m: COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF BILL FOSTER (H2275-2, 41 lines) — Carter (R-GA)
1m: HAMAS IS RESPONSIBLE (H2275-3, 40 lines) — LaMalfa (R-CA)
1m: ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST PROTECT THIS NATION (H2275-4, 41 lines) — Jackson Lee (D-TX)
1m: A SHAMEFUL DISPLAY (H2275-5, 40 lines) — Lawler (R-NY)
2:37:25 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
60m: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE (H2275-6, 90 lines) — Jackson Lee (D-TX)
60m: ADVANCING IMPORTANT MEASURES ON THE FLOOR (H2281, 488 lines) — { 1545 1600 } — Speakers: Moore (R-UT) • LaMalfa (R-CA) • Harris (R-MD) • Langworthy (R-NY) • Alford (R-MO) — H.R. 2
30m: STANDING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ISRAEL (H2285, 400 lines) — { 1615 1630 } — Speakers: Roy (R-TX) • Harris (R-MD)
ADJOURNMENT (H2287, 24 lines) — Roy (R-TX)
4:40:28 p.m. - Mr. Roy moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:40:37 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:38 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 11, 2024.