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Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1261 — "To establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2940.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2157.

Mrs. Lowey moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

Ms. McCollum filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3052.

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 P.M. today.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jimmy Gomez to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.