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Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.

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

On passage Passed without objection.

The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 2500. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Thornberry moved that the House instruct conferees.

Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table, the bill S. 1790, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House; to strike out all after the enacting clause of such bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 2500 as passed by the House; to pass the Senate bill, as amended; and to insist on the House amendment thereto and request a conference with there Senate thereon. Agreed to without objection.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2486.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Adams moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2486 — "To reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2134.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Jayapal moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2134 — "To reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind."

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.R. 4285.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4285 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."