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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of H. Res. 758. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 15, 2019.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 7(a) of H. Res. 758, 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 Kathy Castor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on December 13, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits to the Congress legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement.

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 December 13, 2019, at 2:33 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 23. Appointment: Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement. - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-86).

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of H. Res. 758. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on December 14, 2019.

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

Commission on Civil Rights - Effective December 16, 2019, pursuant to section 2 of the Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994(42 U.S.C. 1975), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader, the Speaker appointed Mr. Peter N. Kirsanow, Cleveland, Ohio, for a term expiring December 15, 2025.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 7(a) of H. Res. 758, 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 Karen Bass to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the Case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al. (12/12/2019 legislative day)