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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 190 (Roll no. 303).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 302).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2581.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 378. H.R. 2581 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the vote on the Speaker's Approval of the Journal.

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 378.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 378 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

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. 381 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."

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 June 13, 2017 at 11:23 a.m.: Appointment: Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children.

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. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. M. Davies Kirkland, Dulin United Methodist Church, Falls Church, VA

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 13.

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 James Comer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.