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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 657. H.R. 4015 — "To improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1159 — "To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes."

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

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 698).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 188 (Roll no. 697).

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1.

Mr. Brady (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, Mr. Brady (TX) brought up H.R. 1 and offered a motion.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 669 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."

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

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 received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2017, at 1:18 a.m.: that the Senate receded from its amendment and concurred with an amendment to H.R. 1; and passed H.R. 695 with an amendment.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 668.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 668 — "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."

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.