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House recesses for party caucuses after opening prayer
Summary
After an opening prayer by Representative Henderson (Woodbury) and the Pledge of Allegiance, Representative Stallone moved that the House recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses; the Speaker declared the motion approved by voice vote.
The 2026 House of Representatives recessed for both party caucuses after an opening prayer and a brief procedural motion on the floor.
Representative Henderson of Woodbury offered the opening prayer, invoking passages from Proverbs and Isaiah and closing, "We pray this in your holy name. Amen." The Speaker then led the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Following routine announcements, the Speaker recognized Representative Stallone of Winnebago. "Mr. Speaker, if there's no further business come for the House, I move the House recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses," Stallone said.
The Speaker called for the customary voice vote: "All those in favor, say aye. All those opposed, say no." The Speaker stated that "the ayes appear to have it" and declared the House recessed.
No formal roll-call vote or second was recorded in the transcript. The recess marked the end of the brief session; no additional business was transacted before the chamber left for caucuses.
