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VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings on amendment numbered 176 of House Report 115-297, which was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.

VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings on amendment numbered 175 of House Report 115-297, which was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Graves (GA) En Bloc amendment No. 5.

On agreeing to the Murphy (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

On agreeing to the Murphy (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3354 — "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes."

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

Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 14. Agreed to without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 513.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 513 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 2017."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Zeldin 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.

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.

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 David A. Trott to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.