The House of Representatives opened its session with a prayer led by Representative Holam and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved routine procedural motions including dispensing with the reading of the journal and adjourning until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Representative Powell, identified as the gentleman from Rankin, moved to dispense with the reading of the journal; after the Speaker called for the ayes and no objection was recorded, the Speaker said, “The ayes have it.” Earlier in the session the Speaker instructed the clerk to open the voting machine, stating, “Open the machine, madam clerk,” before recording a unanimous machine vote on an unspecified question.

Why it matters: Dispensing with the reading of the journal is a common procedural motion that accelerates routine business. The adjournment motion sets the House’s next convening time and concluded the day’s brief floor session.

Supporting details: The Speaker confirmed a quorum was present before business proceeded. No standing or select committee reports were presented. Representative Morgan asked unanimous consent to dispense with reading of bill introductions; the Speaker heard no objection and the introductions proceeded under that procedure.

Formal actions and outcomes: Representative Powell moved the two recorded procedural motions (to dispense with the reading of the journal and later to adjourn until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow). On both occasions the Speaker called for voice responses and declared, “The ayes have it.” No roll-call tallies or recorded individual votes were stated in the transcript.

What’s next: With the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, committee schedules announced during the session (including Appropriations B and Transportation) are expected to proceed on their published dates and times.