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Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Hensarling stated that the measure sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Mr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that the measure sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill The Chair sustained the point of order.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 3354.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 182, 2 Present (Roll no. 444).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 443).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 442).

The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 500 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3354 with 2 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of September 9, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 500. 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."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker's Approval of the Journal which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. (09/06/2017 legislative day)

To amend title 49, United States Code, regarding the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over highly automated vehicles, to provide safety measures for such vehicles, and for other purposes (09/06/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 500.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 500 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 6.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 441).

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:15 P.M. today.

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