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Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 242, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 48, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

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. Con. Res. 48 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives."

Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 254.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 6.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. (04/06/2017 legislative day)

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. (04/06/2017 legislative day)

A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. (04/06/2017 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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

Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 36 — "Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution."

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.