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A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. (04/09/2018 legislative day)

Keep America's Refuges Operational Act (04/09/2018 legislative day)

WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Farenthold, the whole number of the House is 429.

The House received a communication from Representative Farenthold wherein he resigned as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2018.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 796. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2018.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 796, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Vincent DeRosa, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Washington DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara Comstock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission - Pursuant to section 431(a)(3) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Rebecca Kleefisch, Oconomowoc, WI, and Ms. Heather Higgins, New York, NY.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 796. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 9, 2018.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 796, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Timothy Kesicki, S.J., Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert B. Aderholt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 796. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 5, 2018.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.