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Speech :
Madam Speaker, I want to remind us today of President Lincoln’s words to Congress. He said: ‘the dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.’ So it is today.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is currently debating H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 6:00 - 6:15 p.m., the House will take votes.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 6:00 - 6:15 p.m., the House will take votes.
Issue Report :
Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Archived Floor Update :
The House has completed debate on H.Res. 965 – Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
The House has now begun two hours of debate on H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., the House will take votes.
The House has now begun two hours of debate on H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., the House will take votes.
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 6:15 - 6:20 p.m., the House will take the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Agreeing to H.Res.
Archived Floor Update :
Please find the Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations).
Democrats are urged to VOTE NO on the Motion to Recommit.
Democrats are urged to VOTE NO on the Motion to Recommit.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has now begun one hour of debate on H.Res. 965 – Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Following debate on H.Res. 965, the House will begin two hours of debate on H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., the House will take votes.
Following debate on H.Res. 965, the House will begin two hours of debate on H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act.
After debate on H.R. 6800, at approximately 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., the House will take votes.
Issue Report :
House Democrats are committed to ensuring the House can legislate during this unprecedented crisis and worked to secure temporary changes to allow for remote voting and virtual committee proceedings on a bipartisan basis. For several weeks, Democrats worked in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. Here’s a look at the timeline:
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- H.Res. 967 – Rule Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6800 – The Heroes Act and H.Res.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H.Res.