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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1039.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1039. Rule provides for consideration of the bill under a structured rule with one hour of general debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 324. H.R. 1039 — "To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

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. Culberson 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. Culberson 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, starting a new legislative day.

John J. Sullivan, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State, vice Antony Blinken, resigned. (05/18/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 19, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Lee moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 266).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 271 - 143 (Roll no. 265).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1892 — "To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 115 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim."