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Speech :
…The [continuing resolution] is a recognition of failure. It's not any one individual's failure. It's not a bad thing. It's that we have had trouble getting together and coming to an agreement.
Archived Floor Update :
The Majority Leader has made the following announcement regarding the business of the House during the week of December 14, 2020:

Members are advised that pending an agreement on the Omnibus and further Coronavirus relief legislation, votes in the House could occur as early as 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15th. 

Members are further advised that as we reach the end of the session, the Floor schedule could be very fluid.
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 3:40 - 3:45 p.m., the House will take the following votes on bills considered under suspension of the Rules, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. H.R. 8900 – Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations)VOTE YESMinimum of 5 minutes
Press Release :
President-elect Biden's nomination of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as our nation's next Secretary of Defense is a historic choice, and I congratulate him on his selection.
Archived Floor Update :
The House will debate the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules, beginning with H.R. 8900 – Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act.

Following suspension debate, the House will take votes, by groups.  These will be the last votes of the day.
Archived Floor Update :
Today, the House meets at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.  There will be up to fifteen “One Minutes” per side.

Following “One Minutes,” the House will debate the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules, beginning with H.R. 8900 – Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act.

Following suspension debate, the House will take votes, by groups.  These will be the last votes of the day.
Daily Leader :
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 d50a9146-b239-4fea-b2fa-
Press Release :
"I congratulate my friend Rep. Joyce Beatty on being elected to lead the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the 117th Congress. 
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following votes, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. Agreeing to the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 – William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Rep. Smith (WA) – Armed Services) VOTE YES – Minimum of 5 Minutes
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. H.R. 8354 – Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Escobar – Judiciary) Suspension bill – Minimum of 5 Minutes
This is the last vote for the day