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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482).

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3494.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jared Huffman to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 491 and Rule XVIII.

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. H.R. 3494 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Al Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress. (07/16/2019 legislative day)

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 482).

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 480).

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record.

On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll no. 480).

WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate and announced that, without objection, the words would be striken from the record.

WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. Swalwell (CA) asked consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.

On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481).

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.

Mr. Nadler moved to proceed in order.

ORDER OF BUSINESS - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 491, Mr. Hoyer gave notice of intention that the House consider the following joint resolutions on Wednesday, July 17, 2019: S.J. Res. 36, S.J. Res. 37, and S.J. Res. 38.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 479).