The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding
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Exemption certain micro offerings of Registration Requirements and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is on pass afpblgt bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 232, the nays are 188. The bill is passed. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 7 of rule 2, i present a privilege red port. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report a tite the title. The clerk conference report to to accompany h. R. 2810, authorize military activities for the department
In the United States. Watch the wisconsin book festival saturday starting at noon eastern on cspan twos book tv. Today, the ways and Means Committee finished its work on the house tax bill, setting up a vote in the full house next week. Minority whip steny hoyer and Majority Leader Kevin Mccarthy discussed next weeks house schedule and the rules for debate on the tax reform bill. This is a half hour. Recognition . Mr. Hoyer i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute for the purpose of inquiring of the majority leader the schedule for the week to come. The speaker pro tempore without objection the gentleman is elect niced. Mr. Highwayerer mr. Hoyer thank you and i yield to the gentleman from california, mr. Mccarthy. Mr. Mccarthy i ask that the house come to order. The speaker pro tempore the house shall come to order. Mr. Mccarthy i thank the gentleman for yielding and i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection.
Mccarthy the mr. Majority leader from california. Mccarthy i ask that the house to come to order. I think the judgment for yielding. I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. Remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Mccarthy on monday, the house will meet at noon for morning hour and 2 00 for legislative business, votes will be postponed until 6 30 p. M. On tuesday and wednesday the house will meet at 10 00 a. M. For morning hour and noon for legislative business. On thursday the house will meet at 9 00 a. M. For legislative business. The house will consider several items which will be announced by close of business tomorrow. In addition theyll consider the conference report. This bipartisan agreement will first strengthen our military, give our men and women in uniform a 2. 4 pay raise and ensure Americas Fighting forces have the resources they need to secure peace at home and abroad. I want to thank chairman thornberry and the entire House Committee on A