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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. S. 204 — "To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 2155, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 292.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 292 — "To maximize discovery, and accelerate development and availability, of promising childhood cancer treatments, and for other purposes."

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2155.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. S. 2155 — "To promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 113.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 113 — "Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

FIRST STEP Act (05/22/2018 legislative day)