The House Chaplain is the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, S.J. Guest Chaplains are permitted in the Chamber and each Member may consider inviting a clergyman from his or her district to offer the daily prayer. Members should contact Father Conroy for further information at 225-2509.
I. House is Called to Order by the Speaker
II. Prayer is Offered by the Chaplain
III. Approval of the Journal
IV. Voting by Electronic Device
V. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
VI. One-minute Speeches
VII. Unanimous Consent Requests
VIII. Suspension of the Rules
IX. Special Rules for Major Bills
X. Resolving into the Commitee of the Whole
XI. General Debate in the Committee of the Whole
XIII. Conclusion of a Bill's Consideration
XIV. Final Passage of a Bill
XV. Conference Reports
XVI. Discharge Petitions
XVII. End of Legislative Business for the Day
XVIII. Earmark Rules
XIX. Cut-As-You-Go (CUTGO)
XX. Spending Reduction Amendments in Appropriations Bills
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XII. Amendments under the Five-Minute Rule