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A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. (11/07/2019 legislative day)

Chad F. Wolf, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security. (New Position) (11/07/2019 legislative day)

A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Health Literacy Month". (11/06/2019 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 656. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on November 8, 2019.

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 November 4, 2019, at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2423 and H.R. 3055, as amended.

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Hill, the whole number of the House is 431.

The House received a communication from Representative Hill (CA) wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on November 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 4(a) of H. Res. 656, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Val Butler Demings to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 656. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on November 5, 2019.

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 October 31, 2019 at 2:48 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 390.

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 4(a) of H. Res. 656, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Capitol Worship, Washington, DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jamie Raskin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution designating November 2, 2019, as "National Bison Day". (10/31/2019 legislative day)