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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 670.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 670 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018."

Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 670.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 21.

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

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 21, 2017.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

Thomas Harker, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, vice Susan J. Rabern. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

John P. Roth, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Ricardo A. Aguilera, resigned. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

Bruce D. Jette, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army, vice Heidi Shyu, resigned. (12/20/2017 legislative day)