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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. Stauber 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.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 12, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 430.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, numbered 430 printed in Part B of House Report 116-413 to prohibit the President from using the authorized funds to detain undocumented immigrants in Department of Defense facilities.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 429.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, numbered 429 printed in Part B of House Report 116-413 to prohibit the President from deploying troops on the southern border if the purpose of this deployment is to enforce immigration law.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 428.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Garcia (TX), numbered 428 printed in Part B of House Report 116-143 to prevent DOD facilities from being used to house or detain unaccompanied migrant children.