After approval of the Journal, the Speaker recognizes a designated Member to lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. The Member designated alternates between the Majority and Minority party on a daily basis. The Member is usually informed in advance if he or she is the designated Member.
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.
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 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
XI. GENERAL DEBATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
XII. AMENDMENTS UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE
XIII. CONCLUSION OF A BILL’S CONSIDERATION
XIV. FINAL PASSAGE OF A BILL
XV. CONFERENCE REPORTS
XVI. DISCHARGE PETITIONS
XVII. CONSENSUS CALENDAR
XVIII. END OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS FOR THE DAY
XIX. EARMARK RULES
XX. PAY-AS-YOU-GO (PAYGO)
APPENDIX: CONGRESSIONAL GLOSSARY