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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 702).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 231 (Roll no. 701).

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

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to recommit and passage of H.R. 4015, and adoption of the Speaker's approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

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

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sarbanes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to exempt proxy voting recommendations on shareholder proposals related to political campaign contributions of a company.

Mr. Sarbanes moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017 (12/20/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the crew of the San Antonio Rose, B-17F, who sacrificed their lives during World War II, and honoring their memory during the week of the 75th anniversary of that tragic event. (12/20/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating August 3, 2018, as "National Ernie Pyle Day". (12/20/2017 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700).

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 201 (Roll no. 699).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.

Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for each bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in H.R. 2396 shall be considered as adopted. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in the report. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4015 consisting of Rules Committee Print 115-46, shall be considered as adopted.