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

Considered as unfinished business. S. 178 — "To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 546 — "Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 739.

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 6:30 P.M. today.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 178.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 178 — "To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 585.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 585 — "Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 546.

Considered under suspension of the rules.