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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (04/23/2020 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 938.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 938 — "Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform."

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 938.

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 7(a) of H. Res. 891, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Kathy Castor 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 7(b) of H. Res. 891. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 23, 2020.

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

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mark DeSaulnier, Member of Congress. Mr. Desaulnier asked the House for a leave of absence from the House Committee on Rules while he recovers from non-COVID related pneumonia. Agreed to without objection.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Res. 934.