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Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Soto moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3094 — "To designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, and for other purposes."

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

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keller demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further consideration on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

Washington, D.C. Admission Act (06/26/2020 legislative day)

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keller motion to recommit with instructions.

Mr. Keller moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H. Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 51.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. H.R. 51 — "To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union."

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. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 967, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donald S. Beyer Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 967. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2020.

Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act (06/25/2020 legislative day)