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Colorado House approves previous journal by voice vote; later moves to recess
Summary
Members approved the journal of Wednesday, 01/28/2026, as corrected by the chief clerk by voice vote and the House was recessed until later today on a motion from the majority leader.
The Colorado House approved the previous day’s journal and later voted to recess the session until later today.
An unidentified member moved that "the journal of Wednesday, 01/28/2026, be approved as corrected by the chief clerk." The presiding officer called for 'aye' or 'no' and declared "The ayes have it," adopting the motion by voice vote.
The clerk earlier reported 56 members present and 9 excused, establishing a quorum for the day. Toward the end of the short session of announcements, the Majority Leader moved that the House stand in recess until later today; the presiding officer granted the recess.
Why it matters: approval of the journal is a routine procedural step that formally records the previous day’s proceedings and ensures the legislative record is current. Recesses are routine scheduling devices that delay further floor business to a later time.
What to watch next: the House will reconvene later today; committee hearings announced during the session are expected to proceed in their scheduled rooms.
