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Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1585 — "To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crawford 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Abraham moved that the House do now adjourn.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Rouda, numbered 32 printed in Part B of House Report 116-32 to give college campuses the opportunity to include all participants involved with the resolution process in training, which identifies and responds to crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The resolution process in training members include the Title IX coordinator's office as well as the office of student conduct.

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

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

Ms. Pressley asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on April 4. Agreed to without objection.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1585 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Nadler moved that the committee rise.

On agreeing to the Rose (NY) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 38.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Rose (NY), numbered 38 printed in Part B of House Report 116-32 to expand the National Domestic Violence Hotline to include texting features via telephone.

On agreeing to the Porter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.