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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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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

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

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

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jamie Raskin to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 4, 2019, it adjourn to meet on Monday, April 8, 2019, at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business Agreed to without objection.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 8, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

United States Semiquincentennial Commission - Pursuant to 36 USC 101, the Republican Leader appointed the following members of the House to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission: Mr. Holding and Mr. Aderholt.

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 - 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 156).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 237 (Roll no. 155).

On agreeing to the Torres Small (NM) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 425 - 0 (Roll no. 154).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 153).