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

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Mark Goeglein, Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 11:00 a.m. p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John R. Curtis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 905.

Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017 (05/21/2018 legislative day)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (05/21/2018 legislative day)

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692, and relied upon for additional steps taken in Executive Orders 13808 and 13827. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-129).

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

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued one minute speeches.

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Kelly (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 548, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 209).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 1 (Roll no. 208).