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The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Jessica Mathis, Director, Bureau of Election Services and Notaries, Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held May 21, 2019, the Honorable Fred Keller was elected Representative to Congress for the 12th Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2940 — "To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through September 30, 2019."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Mr. Serrano filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3055.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act (06/03/2019 legislative day)

National Landslide Preparedness Act (06/03/2019 legislative day)

To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through September 30, 2019. (06/03/2019 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 559.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 559 — "To amend section 6 of the Joint Resolution entitled "A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes"."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1261.

Considered under suspension of the rules.