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Speaker Mike Johnson designates Adrian Smith as speaker pro tempore; House reads communications and adjourns

U.S. House of Representatives · May 4, 2026
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Summary

A written communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designated Adrian Smith to serve as speaker pro tempore on May 4, 2026. The House approved the previous day's journal, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, heard announcements including an enrolled bill related to the FISA Amendments Act, and adjourned until May 7.

A communication signed by Speaker Mike Johnson designated Adrian Smith to serve as speaker pro tempore for the day, the House announced as it convened on May 4, 2026.

The Clerk read the written message to the chamber, saying, "I hereby point the honorable Adrian Smith to act as speaker pro tempore…

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