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
XI. General Debate in the Committee of the Whole
X. Resolving into 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. End of Legislative Business for the Day
XVIII. Earmark Rules
XIX. Cut-As-You-Go (CUTGO)
XX. Spending Reduction Amendments in Appropriations Bills
Appendix: Congressional Glossary