WEDNESDAY, MAY 18THOn Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for
morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected:
2:00-3:00 p.m. Last votes expected: TBD.
One Minute Speeches
Complete Consideration of H.R.
4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Rules
Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mac Thornberry / Armed
Services Committee)
The Rule provides for no further general debate, makes in order only those
amendments printed in the Rule, and allows for the Chairman to offer amendments
en bloc.
A list of the 120 amendments made in order by
this Rule can be found HERE.
Postponed Amendment Votes:
Rep. David McKinley AmendmentRep.
Jerry Nadler AmendmentRep. Ted Poe Amendment
H.R.
5243 - Zika Response Appropriations Act, 2016 (Closed Rule, One Hour of
Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Hal Rogers / Appropriations Committee)
Begin Consideration of H.R.
4974 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Modified Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Charlie Dent
/ Appropriations Committee)
The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any
amendment offered that complies with the House rules. Additionally, the Rule
provides for 10 minutes of debate per amendment equally divided between the
proponent and an opponent, and no pro forma amendments shall be in order except
by the Chair and Ranking Member or their designees may offer up to 10 pro forma
amendments each at any point for the purpose of debate.
Special Order Speeches |