[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D544-D545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 37 public bills, H.R. 3325-
3361; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 35; and H.Res. 414-416 were 
introduced.                                              
  Pages H2611-12
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  Pages H2613-14
Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today.
Decorum Statement: The Chair wishes to remind all Members about certain 
standards of decorum in the Hall of the House. Members are reminded 
that the announced policies of January 4, 2021, as updated on May 11, 
remain in effect with respect to the wearing of masks.
  The Chair will reiterate that Members and staff are currently 
required to wear masks at all times in the Hall of the House except 
when a Member has been recognized by the Chair or when a Member acting 
as Chair is speaking.
  The Chair reminds Members that the House is following the guidance of 
the Attending Physician, who has stated that the present mask 
requirement and other guidelines remain unchanged in the Hall of the 
House until all Members and floor staff are fully vaccinated. The Chair 
also informs Members that the Attending Physician's guidance is 
consistent with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Members are 
further reminded that under House Resolution 38 the Sergeant-at-Arms is 
authorized and directed to impose a fine against any Member acting in 
violation of these policies. The Chair expects Members to conduct 
themselves with appropriate decorum in the House Chamber at all times. 
That includes proper attire, behavior that is respectful of other 
Members and of staff, and adherence to mask requirements and other 
safety protocols intended to protect all of those present in the Hall 
of the House. To follow these basic standards of practice is to 
facilitate an atmosphere of respect for each other and for this 
institution. The Chair appreciates the attention of the Members to 
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Recess: The House recessed at 11:31 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon. 
                                                             Page H2557
Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 
2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to 
combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and 
Pacific Islander community: The House agreed to H. Res. 275, condemning 
the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and 
reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, 
bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander 
community, by a yea-and-nay vote of 245 yeas to 180 nays, Roll No. 149. 
Consideration began yesterday, May 18th.                 
  Pages H2571-72
  H. Res. 403, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
1629) and the resolution (H. Res. 275) was agreed to yesterday, May 
18th.
  Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act: The House passed H.R. 1629, 
to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to 
limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, by a 
yea-and-nay vote of 402 yeas to 23 nays, Roll No. 150. 
                                               Pages H2560-63, H2572-73
  H. Res. 403, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
1629) and the resolution (H. Res. 275) was agreed to yesterday, May 
18th.
Question of Privilege: Representative McCarthy rose to a question of 
the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. Upon 
examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution 
qualified. Subsequently, the House agreed to the Hoyer motion to table 
H. Res. 414, directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to 
provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the 
House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and 
staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public 
guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 
May 13, 2021, by a yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 
153.                                                     
  Pages H2591-92
  National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United 
States Capitol Complex Act: The House passed H.R. 3233, to establish 
the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the 
United States Capitol Complex, by a yea-and-nay vote of 252 yeas to 175 
nays, Roll No. 154.                            
  Pages H2574-91, H2592-93
  H. Res. 409, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 
3233) and (H.R. 3237) was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas 
to 208 nays, Roll No. 152, after the previous question was ordered by a 
yea-and-nay vote of 217 yeas to 208 nays, Roll No. 151. 
                                               Pages H2563-71, H2573-74
Quorum Calls Votes: Six yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H2571-72, H2572-73, H2573, 
H2574, H2592, H2592-93.

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Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:26 p.m.