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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walberg 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 Rev. Louis M. Murphy, Sr. Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, FL

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 7.

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 Joe Barton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 601, with an amendment. (09/06/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Marshall moved that the House do now adjourn.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3354 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the Committee rise.

On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

King (IA) amendment; modified by unanimous consent. After the words "this Act" insert "or Divisions A, C, D, or F".

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 500, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 88.

An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 88 printed in Part B of House Report 115-295 to prohibit the use of funds to be used for a new hire who has not been verified through the E-Verify program.

On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.