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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7318.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 7318 — "To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, 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. Res. 1063.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1063 — "Designating room H-226 of the United States Capitol as the "Lincoln Room"."

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 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Duncan of TN 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. Mast 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. Mast 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 House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 21, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Arrington moved that the House do now adjourn.

Global Health Innovation Act of 2017 (12/20/2018 legislative day)

9/11 Memorial Act (12/20/2018 legislative day)

National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (12/20/2018 legislative day)

To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the "John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse". (12/20/2018 legislative day)