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On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 24).

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3326.

On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 23).

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

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 17.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to require a report on steps taken by the World Bank to ensure G-5 visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them pursuant to the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.

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

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3326 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Hensarling moved that the Committee rise.

On agreeing to the Barr amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 3.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Barr, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to make U.S. opposition to IDA assistance for a foreign government mandatory if the government knowingly fails to enforce UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 693. H.R. 3326 — "To increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness at the World Bank."

On agreeing to the Norman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.