House Press Gallery

U.S. House of Representatives

Today's Votes

The next roll call votes are expected on Tuesday, May 11, after 6:30 PM.

Floor Schedule

The House next meets at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 7, for a pro forma session. (Legislative Day 58)

The week of May 3 is a Committee Work Week.

Latest Floor Action

As compiled by the Clerk's Office
Date/Time Session
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:11am
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 11(b) of H. Res. 188. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 7, 2021.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 11:13am
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 3, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 321. Appointments: the Senate Trustee to the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Members to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and Member of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:07am
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:07am
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 11(a) of H. Res. 188, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:13am
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:12am
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer Wexton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:05am
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Gallery Regulars

Gallery Highlights

The five-member Standing Committee of Correspondents oversees gallery operations and accredits members of the daily print news media. Standing Committee elections are conducted every year.  Any active gallery member is eligible to run and to vote.  
 

The press gallery staff helps to facilitate coverage of the House for the daily print and online media in a variety of ways. The gallery staff provides access to and maintains work space in the Capitol, including a designated area in the House chamber overlooking the floor.