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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)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (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; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes. (05/22/2018 legislative day)

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 212).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 180 (Roll no. 211).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 184 (Roll no. 210).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5682.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5682 — "To provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker's Approval of the Journal, which further proceedings were postponed earlier today.

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