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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. (12/12/2018 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on December 13, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S.J. Res. 64, S. 1092, S. 2961, H.R. 1872, H.R. 3996, H.R. 5759, and H.R. 6964.

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1050 — "To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Chinese-American Veterans of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II."

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2101 — "To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the crew of the USS Indianapolis, in recognition of their perseverance, bravery, and service to the United States."

Mr. Barr asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Mr. Barr asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Barr amendment; Agreed to without objection.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Barr, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert new text.

Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2315 — "To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation."