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SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. William Lynn Nash, Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, Mangham, Louisiana

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Brat to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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. (09/25/2017 legislative day)

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. (09/25/2017 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 171 (Roll no. 530).

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 26, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Evans 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 531).

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

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

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (09/25/2017 legislative day)

A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. (09/25/2017 legislative day)

The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (09/25/2017 legislative day)