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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis (IL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the bill that would require each chief state election official to disclose the identity of any foreign national with access to certain voting materials, including ballots or voting machines. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on House Administration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2722 — "To protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes."

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

On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) and the resolution without objection.

An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, to strike all after the resolving clause and insert complete new text.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.

By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H. Res. 466 and asked for its immediate consideration.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Mr. McGovern withdrew the resolution.

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (06/27/2019 legislative day)

SAFE Act (06/27/2019 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 466.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 528 and H.R. 866.

On Consideration of the Resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 425).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.

POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Cole raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 466 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 466. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.

By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H. Res. 466 and asked for its immediate consideration.