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Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that nothing in the bill restricts any low-level overflight of military aircraft, flight testing or the establishment of a new special air space over any land areas covered by the bill.

Mr. Tipton moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 823.

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. (10/31/2019 legislative day)

On agreeing to the Crow amendment (A006) Roll Call 607 - Recorded vote pending.

On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 606).

On agreeing to the Curtis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 605).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to amendments to H.R. 823 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 823 — "To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes."

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 604).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 603).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 660.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 660 — "Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Joyce of OH to lead the Members 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.