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Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. (06/04/2019 legislative day)

Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (06/04/2019 legislative day)

A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women's suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States. (06/04/2019 legislative day)

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

Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy - Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9455(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed Ms. Gina Maria Ortiz Jones, San Antonio, TX.

Mr. Keating asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those killed in the tragedy in Virginia Beach, VA.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 187 (Roll no. 240).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 202 - 221 (Roll no. 239).

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238).

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 413 — "Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II."

Mr. Payne asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 5. Agreed to without objection.

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment notwithstanding sections 111(e), 129, 211(c)(3), and 229 of this Act, an alien whose application would be denied based on criminal, national security, gang, or public safety grounds shall be referred by the Secretary of Homeland Security for determination of whether the alien should be placed in removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

Mr. Cline moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6 — "To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes."