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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.

The House received a communication from Patrick J. Conroy, S.J. wherein he resigns as the Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives effective May 24, 2018.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 1 (Roll no. 141).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 140).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. S. 167 — "To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 146 — "To take certain Federal lands in Tennessee into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Newhouse filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 830 and H. Res. 831.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.

National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act (04/16/2018 legislative day)

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act (04/16/2018 legislative day)

Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (04/16/2018 legislative day)

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2018 (04/16/2018 legislative day)

West Fork Fire Station Act of 2017 (04/16/2018 legislative day)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish fees for medical services provided in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. (04/16/2018 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.