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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution designating November 9, 2017, as "National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day", coinciding with American Diabetes Month. (11/08/2017 legislative day)

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week". (11/08/2017 legislative day)

Melissa Sue Glynn, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Enterprise Integration), vice Linda A. Schwartz. (11/08/2017 legislative day)

Cheryl L. Mason, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals for a term of six years, vice James Philip Terry, retired. (11/08/2017 legislative day)

Randy Reeves, of Mississippi, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, vice Steve L. Muro, resigned. (11/08/2017 legislative day)

FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (11/08/2017 legislative day)

Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (11/08/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 9, 2017.

Mr. McClintock 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.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 621).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 257 - 166 (Roll no. 620).

On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 234 (Roll no. 619).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3705 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the use of certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities."

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

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.