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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. Ms. Dean 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. Ms. Dean 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.

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 January 15.

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 Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 793 — "Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2020.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved that the House do now adjourn.

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/14/2020 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability"; and providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2020, through January 24, 2020. (01/14/2020 legislative day)

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Board of the Federal Judicial Center Foundation - Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 629(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Ms. Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Sebastopol, California, and Mr. Peter A. Kraus, Dallas, Texas.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 200 (Roll no. 17).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 16).

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