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

Mr. Cicilline asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 14, 2019, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, March 18, 2019. Agreed to without objection.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

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

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 24.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 24 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Rule provides for consideration H. Con. Res. 24 under a closed rule; Rule also provides for proceedings during the period from March 15, 2019, through March 22, 2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 208. H. Con. Res. 24 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress."

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. Harder of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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. Harder (CA) 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. Harder (CA) 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.

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Salud O. Carbajal to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. (03/13/2019 legislative day)

Acknowledging that the lack of sunlight and transparency in financial transactions poses a threat to our national security and our economy's security and supporting efforts to close related loopholes. (03/13/2019 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 14, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

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