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The Speaker designated the Honorable Albio Sires to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 16, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Rice (SC) moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

Mr. Raskin filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 43.

A joint resolution disapproving the President's proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. (01/15/2019 legislative day)

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

The House received a communication from Brian Perkins, District Director, Office of Rep. Jackie Speier. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Perkins notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Mateo, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Sera Alptekin, Case Worker and Field Representative, Office of Rep. Jackie Speier. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Alptekin notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Mateo, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 33).

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 32).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 237 - 187 (Roll no. 31).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 135 — "To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 41 — "Rejecting White nationalism and White supremacy."

Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 27 — "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes."