US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 22, 2026)

[00:01:59]Mhm.

[00:05:35]>> away.

[00:05:49]>> The House will be be in order. The chair lays before the House communication from the speaker.

[00:05:57]>> The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C.

[00:05:59]June 22nd, 2026.

[00:06:02]I hereby appoint the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

[00:06:13]>> The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, Pastor Zach Randles, Waterfront Church, Washington, D.C.

[00:06:20]>> Let us pray.

[00:06:22]Awesome almighty God, we come before you today remembering the words of Psalm 8:3-6 and gaining the perspective that comes from it. The scripture says, "When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.

[00:06:48]You made him ruler over the works of your hands and put everything under his feet."

[00:06:53]These are comforting words, especially when we have impossible tasks ahead of us. When we consider you, oh God, and what you are capable of, it gives us peace to proceed and courage to lead.

[00:07:05]Thank you for helping us with the big dramatic pieces of the universe. When something is too big for us, it is never too big for you. And thank you for helping us with the intricate things of this world, in sensitive personal matters of the heart and mind. Shine your light of truth and reveal insight from the inmost place leading us to freedom.

[00:07:24]And God, thank you for the reminder that you have made us for this moment with heavenly precision and authority to act.

[00:07:31]May we go through the day mindful of you, inspired and hopeful. I pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

[00:07:41]>> Pursuant to clause 13 of rule one, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. The chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance.

[00:07:49]>> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

[00:08:03]>> Pursuant to clause 13 of rule one, the house stands adjourned until noon tomorrow for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.

[00:09:50]>> Mhm.