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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as "National Month for Renters". (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating the week of October 30 through November 3, 2017, as "National Veterans Small Business Week". (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating October 30, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 31, 2017.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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 Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Peoples Church, Jacksonville, Texas

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit, vice John Daniel Tinder, retired. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

Joan Louise Larsen, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, vice David W. McKeague, retired. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

Allison H. Eid, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, vice Neil M. Gorsuch, elevated. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

Stephanos Bibas, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Marjorie O. Rendell, retired. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

Gregory Ibach, of Nebraska, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, vice Edward M. Avalos, resigned. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017. (10/26/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.