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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. Hurd 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. 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) demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed 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 December 5.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The House received a message from the Senate. Senate agreed to House amendment to S. 371.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 5, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert 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.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 20001 and 20002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Young (AK), and Grijalva.

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of sec. 20003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Shimkus, and Castor (FL).

The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Brady (TX), Nunes, Roskam, Black, Noem, Neal, Levin, and Doggett.

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 233 (Roll no. 654).

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

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