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Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 811 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 814 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."

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.

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

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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain Scott Foust, U.S. Air Force, Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 11.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Don Bacon to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

STB Information Security Improvement Act (04/10/2018 legislative day)

Combat Online Predators Act (04/10/2018 legislative day)

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017 (04/10/2018 legislative day)

Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. (04/10/2018 legislative day)