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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting that the national emergency with respect to the southern border of the United States is to continue in effect beyond February 15, 2020 - referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-99).

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. (02/13/2020 legislative day)

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 183 (Roll no. 70).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Mrs. Lawrence asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on February 14. Agreed to without objection.

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

POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the vote on passage of the joint resolution, stating that the vote required a two-thirds vote to amend the Constitution. The Chair ruled that, pursuant to H. Res. 842, an affirmative vote of a majority of Members present and voting, is required on final passage of H.J. Res. 79. Mr. Sensenbrenner appealed the ruling of the Chair, and the Chair advised that she had not issued an appealable ruling and thus put the question on passage of the joint resolution.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 79.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 and H.J. Res. 79. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 under a structured rule and consideration of H.J. Res. 79 under a closed rule with a motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 844. H.J. Res. 79 — "Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

To make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. (02/12/2020 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 13, 2020.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.