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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2740 — "Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes."

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. Kevin Hern of OK 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 pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 13, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. DeLauro moved that the House do now adjourn.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2740 as unfinished business.

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

Ms. DeLauro moved that the Committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pressley amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 71.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Pressley, numbered 71 printed in Part B of House Report 116-109 to provide an additional $5,000,000 to fund School-Based Health Centers to support preventative and mental health services for children and adolescents in school.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 70.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Levin (MI), numbered 70 printed in Part B of House Report 116-109 to increase funding for the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Education by $4 million.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mucarsel-Powell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.