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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Frankel of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 4, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.

Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 (12/01/2017 legislative day)

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 1, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017. Agreed to without objection.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 169, 2 Present (Roll no. 652).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 163 (Roll no. 651).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 227 (Roll no. 650).

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

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

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters, Maxine (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to protect consumers from excessive costs and predatory lenders.

Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.