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House convenes Feb. 17; Speaker Johnson appoints Christopher H. Smith as speaker pro tempore
Summary
The House met Feb. 17, 2026, in Washington, D.C.; Speaker Mike Johnson transmitted a written appointment naming Rep. Christopher H. Smith to serve as speaker pro tempore for the day, Chaplain Kibben delivered the opening prayer, the previous day's journal was approved, and the House adjourned until Feb. 20.
The House of Representatives met on Feb. 17, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where Speaker Mike Johnson transmitted a written communication appointing Representative Christopher H. Smith to serve as speaker pro tempore for the day. The appointment was presented to the House and is signed by Mike Johnson.
Chaplain Kibben delivered the opening prayer, offering intercessions for national leaders and the nation. In the prayer the chaplain asked, "Clothe President Trump with your righteousness," among other petitions for guidance for those in leadership. Members responded aloud with "Amen."
Pursuant to clause 13 of rule 1, the chair announced that the journal of the previous day's proceedings was approved and then led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance: "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." The chair then announced that the House stood adjourned until 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
No recorded roll-call votes or motions requiring recorded tallies were taken in the portion of proceedings transcribed here.
