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Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia. (09/25/2017 legislative day)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (09/25/2017 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 531 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — "To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 530).

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinised business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 533.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3819 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3823.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

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