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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1809.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Lewis (MN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1809 — "To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Manchester, England.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. (05/23/2017 legislative day)

Courtney Elwood, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice Caroline Diane Krass, resigned. (05/23/2017 legislative day)

On ordering the previous question Roll Call 271 - Yea and Nay vote pending.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 348.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 348 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes."

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. Hill 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.

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 Warren Davidson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.