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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House received a communication from Fred Towbridge, Legislative Aide, Office of Rep. Scalise. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Towbridge notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Traci Couture, District Director, Office of Rep. Rodgers (WA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Couture notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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 July 17, 2019, at 11:33 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 375.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 36.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. S.J. Res. 36 — "Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services."

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 492, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 492 until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 492.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 492 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Garcia of IL 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 Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., Regis University, Denver, Colorado.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (07/16/2019 legislative day)