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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:45 p.m. today.

American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress - Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2103(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Mr. Robert Anacletus Underwood, Hagatna, Guam for a term of 6 years.

The House received a communication from Ryan Ethington, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Lance Gooden. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ethington notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and that after consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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

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 3, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1138.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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 Speaker designated the Honorable Max Rose to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other purposes. (12/02/2019 legislative day)

A resolution designating November 2019 as "National Runaway Prevention Month". (12/02/2019 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 713. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 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 2(a) of H. Res. 713, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Arnold E. Resnicoff, Chaplain, U.S. Navy, Retired, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Debbie Dingell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.