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SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Velazquez 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. Velazquez demanded the yeas and nays 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Stewart to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Howard Siplin, Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Coconut Grove, FL

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 28.

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 Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. (06/27/2017 legislative day)

Adjusting the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance. (06/27/2017 legislative day)

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. (06/27/2017 legislative day)

Neomi Rao, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, vice Howard A. Shelanski. (06/27/2017 legislative day)

Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. (06/27/2017 legislative day)

The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she herewith designated Mr. Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. The designation shall remain in effect for the 115th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with Special Order speeches.

Mr. Collins (GA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 414 and H. Res. 415.