House receives Speaker Mike Johnson's appointment of Robert J. Whitman as speaker pro tempore; adjourns with schedule set
April 13, 2026 | House Office of the Clerk, House, Legislative, Federal
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A written communication dated April 13, 2026, from House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed the Honorable Robert J. Whitman to act as Speaker pro tempore for the day, the chair announced during the opening of the House.
The chair read the communication aloud: "I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert J. Whitman to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day signed Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives." The announcement was presented to the membership as a formal communication from the Speaker.
The House then welcomed guest chaplain Reverend Stephanie Vader of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, who delivered a prayer asking for truth, mercy and shared responsibility. "Holy Mystery, remind us in these days of spectacle to stay human by telling the truth," she said.
Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule One, the chair stated the Journal stands approved and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The chair announced that the House stands adjourned until noon tomorrow for morning hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. No formal vote or further floor action on the appointment was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
The chair read the communication aloud: "I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert J. Whitman to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day signed Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives." The announcement was presented to the membership as a formal communication from the Speaker.
The House then welcomed guest chaplain Reverend Stephanie Vader of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, who delivered a prayer asking for truth, mercy and shared responsibility. "Holy Mystery, remind us in these days of spectacle to stay human by telling the truth," she said.
Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule One, the chair stated the Journal stands approved and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The chair announced that the House stands adjourned until noon tomorrow for morning hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. No formal vote or further floor action on the appointment was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
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