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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 241).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 185 (Roll no. 240).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5895 and H.R. 3. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 923. H.R. 3 — "To rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2018, in accordance with title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 1974."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Roe (TN) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

Mr. Blum asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 242).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 241).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Res. 923, if ordered and on agreeing to the Speaker's Approval of the Journal which further proceedings were postponed earlier today.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 7, 2018, at 9:04 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1692, S. 2857, H.R. 88, as amended, H.R. 1397, H.R. 1719 and H.R. 1900.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 923.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 923 — "Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2018, in accordance with title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 1974."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.