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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 622).

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House for the upcoming week.

Conference report H. Rept. 115-404 filed.

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

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2201, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Maxine Waters (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2201 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, and for other purposes."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 9.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

On agreeing to the Emmer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Emmer amendment.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Emmer, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-401 to amend the bill to not allow the exemption to be available for those who have been disqualified under the "bad actor" disqualification standard of section 230.506(d) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, providing an additional layer of investor protection in the bill.

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2201.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 194 and H.R. 3243.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2201.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2201 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. H.R. 2201 — "To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, and for other purposes."

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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Westerman 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.