The speaker pro tempore the as are the 225, its nays are 187, one voting present. The journal stands approved. The chair announces the speakers appointment pursuant to section 5 of the Frederick Douglass bicentennial Commission Act 11577 and the order of the house january 3, 2017 on the part of the house to the Frederick Douglas s bicentennial commission. The clerk mr. Harris of maryland and from private life, mr. Joseph man and trotman. I ask unanimous consent to take Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the concurrent resolution. The clerk Senate Concurrent Resolution 31, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the capitol for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to bob dole. The speaker pro tempore is there objection to consideration of the concurrent resolution . Without objection, the concurrent resolution is goode to and the the motion to reconsider is laid on the
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Heres the debate from this morning. Man. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The chair the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Goodlatte private title 3 of the americans with disabilities act is a critical tool for disabled to viduals to gain access title places like restaurants and shopping centers. This has been the case for disabled Business Owners who testified before the house Judiciary Committee. Lee key testified in 2016. She runs one of her familys doughnut shops and was sued for technical violates of the a. D. A. Because a restroom sign was in the shape of a triangle instead of a square. A person who has never walked in her life, key testified said shes proud of this nations effort to improve accessibility by enacting the a. D. A. But thinks businesses should be given an opportunity to remove barriers before getting sued. Donna and david battleland have also testified. They were coowners of a store that sold accessibility devices in florida. Despite two people using wheelchair
A defense spending bill to provide 659 billion to the pentagon for the current fiscal year, 2018. Votes later this afternoon. Now live coverage of the u. S. House on cspan. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2018] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] the speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. We give you thanks, o god, for giving us another day. As you make available to your people the grace and knowledge to meet the needs of the day, we pray that your spirit will be upon the members of this peoples house, giving them the richness of your wisdom. Bless the members of the Majority Party as they prepare and gather these next days. May they, with those who accompany them, travel safely and meet in peace. Bless also the Minority Party as they prepare for their own gathering. May these days b
Chaplain conroy let us pray. We thank you, o god, for giving us another day. Enlighten the hearts of those who are faithful and tireless in securing equal justice under the law. Fulfill the hopes of those who long for peace and security for their children. Guide and protect all elected officials and all who choose to serve this nation and their local communities through public service. May your will be done in and through the members of this peoples house, those who trust in your divine guidance, and those as well who rely upon the endowed them with. Even in the midst of conflicting opinions and philosophical differences, may they sthrimb to come to mutually beneficial ends. Unite your people and keep them focused on the essentials that reflect your kingdom. May the fire of divine love and human freedom renew the face of the earth. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceeding