August 17, 2026
The House met in a brief pro forma session: it opened and adjourned without business, so no member spoke.
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The House met in a brief pro forma session: it opened and adjourned without business, so no member spoke.
Routine Business (4)
- 01The House met at 9 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Goldman of Texas).
- 02Designation of the Speaker Pro Tempore
- 03Expenditure Reports Concerning Official Foreign Travel
- 04Memorials
Daily Digest
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced
9 public bills, H.R. 10109- 10117; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1484 were introduced.
Page H5244Reports Filed
There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Goldman (TX) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H5237Guest Chaplain
The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. Stephanie Vader, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC.
Page H5237Quorum Calls: Votes
There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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