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Miss Rice (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 428 — "To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency."

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 55).

Mr. Gosar moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 495 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require an annual report on the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 424.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 424 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, 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 to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA 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, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 29.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.