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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 492, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. O'Halleran, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-155 to require the Government Accountability Office, in consultation with specified experts, to submit a report to Congress on the economic and employment impacts (nationally, regionally, and locally) of the four minimum wage increases in the bill (standard, tipped minimum, youth, and 14(C)) with the report to be prepared after the second wage increase and before the third wage increase. Also, the amendment requires Congress to assess the reports findings and to take any appropriate legislative action, including action to delay or otherwise modify the next scheduled wage increases.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 582.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 582 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 492. H.R. 582 — "To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes."

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pappas demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pappas objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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. Kustoff of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Malinowski to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 18, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Grothman moved that the House do now adjourn.

Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act (07/17/2019 legislative day)

Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act (07/17/2019 legislative day)

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 6 (Roll no. 493).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 31 (Roll no. 492).

On agreeing to the Kennedy amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 196 (Roll no. 491).