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THE NIGHTLY WHIP: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017

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TOMORROW’S OUTLOOK

On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.

First votes expected: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Last votes expected: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

“One Minutes” (15 per side)

H.J.Res. 123 – The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Rep. Frelinghuysen – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)

The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations.  

H.R. 477 – Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017 (Rep. Huizenga – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule)

The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in the order the following amendment:

      Sherman Amendment (10 minutes of debate)

Postponed Suspensions (2 bills)
  1. H.R. 2658 – Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017, as amended (Rep. Engel – Foreign Affairs)
  2. H.Res. 259 – Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, as amended (Rep. DeSantis – Foreign Affairs)