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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 251 — "To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 269.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 269 — "To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application, and for other purposes."

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

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

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 259.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 259 — "To extend the Medicaid Money Follows the Person Rebalancing demonstration, to extend protection for Medicaid recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment, and for other purposes."

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 26 — "Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."

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

ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE - On January 4, 2019, Mr. Butterfield administered the oath of office to Representative-elect Walter B. Jones of the Third District of the State of North Carolina pursuant to H. Res. 22, 116th Congress. Mr. Butterfield delivered 2 copies of the oath, signed by Mr. Jones, to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from North Carolina, the whole number of the House is 434.