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The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Kevin K. McAleenan, of Hawaii, to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, vice R. Gil Kerlikowske. (03/08/2018 legislative day)

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act (03/08/2018 legislative day)

End Racial Profiling Act of 2017 (03/08/2018 legislative day)

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act (03/08/2018 legislative day)

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 97, S. 931, S. 2040, H.R. 294, H.R. 452, H.R. 1207, H.R. 1208, H.R. 1858, H.R. 1988, H.R. 2254, H.R. 2302, H.R. 2464, H.R. 2672, H.R. 2815, H.R. 2873, H.R. 3109, H.R. 3369, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3655, H.R. 3821, H.R. 3893, H.R. 4042, and H.R. 4285.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 9, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Herrera Beutler moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1498, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 40, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 9, 2018, it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. for Morning-Hour Debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.

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

Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on March 9. Agreed to without objection.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resume with one minute speeches.

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 189 (Roll no. 101).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 225 (Roll no. 100).