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James Blew, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education, vice Carmel Martin, resigned. (07/17/2018 legislative day)

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. Kilmer 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. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) 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, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 17, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Cole moved that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 996.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 16.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (07/16/2018 legislative day)

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 (07/16/2018 legislative day)

A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam. (07/16/2018 legislative day)

Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act (07/16/2018 legislative day)