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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 981 — "Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens."

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act (07/25/2018 legislative day)

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 (07/25/2018 legislative day)

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2353.

Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5693.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5693 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently."

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 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bishop of MI to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.