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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 1153, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1153 — "To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 8.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

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. Zeldin 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. Poe (TX) 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. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 8.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 8, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 185, 3 Present (Roll no. 63).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 62).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 61).