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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Carter (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

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

Mr. Scott (VA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 12. Agreed to without objection.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved that the Committee rise.

On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 164 (Roll no. 675).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 165, 1 Present (Roll no. 674).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 230 (Roll no. 673).

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 377 - 48 (Roll no. 672).

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with four hours of general debate on H.R. 3.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 758 and Rule XVIII.

The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3, under a structured rule, with 4 hours of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5038 under a closed rule, with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1790 with 1 hour of debate.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 758. H.R. 3 — "To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes."