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House recesses for party caucuses after brief announcements
Summary
After member introductions and retirement remarks, a member moved that the House recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses; members voiced assent and the Speaker recessed the House.
After a series of ceremonial remarks and member introductions, a member moved on the floor, "I move the house recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses." Members responded verbally in favor, the Speaker declared the ayes had it, and the House recessed.
A separate announcement asked retiring members to go to the back of the chamber for congratulations after the three speeches. The transcript records the motion and the Speaker's declaration but does not record a roll-call vote or the identity of a seconder.
