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Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1328 — "To establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, 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. 1503.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Eshoo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1503 — "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the list under section 505(j)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Eshoo objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China: Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Malinowski, Mr. McAdams, Mr. Smith of New Jersey and Mr. Mast.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1520.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Eshoo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1520 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the publication of a list of licensed biological products, and for other purposes."

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Wexton 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 Rev. Richard B. Kunst, St. James Catholic Church Duluth, Minnesota

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.

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 James P. McGovern to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.