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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. H.R. 986 — "To provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect."

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 357 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gianforte 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 Imam Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, Irving, TX.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 9.

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 Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of continuance of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014, with respect to the Central African Republic - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-31).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of intent to designate Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-32).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification issuing an Executive Order with respect to Iran that takes additional steps with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995 - referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Financial Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-33).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the actions of the Government of Syria - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-30).

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Green (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.