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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Rodney Davis of IL 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 Rabbi Barry H. Block, Congregation Bnai Israel, Little Rock, Arkansas

The Speaker designated the Honorable David N. Cicilline to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. (01/09/2020 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. (01/09/2020 legislative day)

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 6).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 5).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 83.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 781. H. Con. Res. 83 — "Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran."

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's Approval of the Journal, and put the question de novo.

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

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 9, 2020, at 9:28 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 1228, S. 1611, and H.R. 583

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 781.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 781 — "Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran."

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Takano 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. Takano objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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.