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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 987) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities. (05/15/2019 legislative day)

On ordering the previous question Roll Call 205 - Yea and Nay vote pending.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 377 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 987) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities."

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 15, 2019 at 9:39 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1231 and S. 1436 and made an appointment to the Senate National Security Working Group.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. Which by direction of the Chair would be limited to fifteen per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Takano 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 Dr. Benny Tate, Rock Springs Church, Milner, GA.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna E. Shalala to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Lofgren moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House continued with Special Order speeches.

Ms. Scanlon filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 377.