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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3144.

The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4, under a structured rule, and H.R. 3144, under a closed rule. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in Part A of the committee report for H.R. 4. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate for both H.R. 4 and H.R. 3144. The rule provides for one motion to recommit for both bills. And, the rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from April 30, 2018 through May 4, 2018, the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 839. H.R. 3144 — "To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, 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.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 151).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 190 (Roll no. 150).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5447.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5447 — "To modernize copyright law, and for other purposes."

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

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

On passage Passed without objection.

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

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

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RECORD - Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the record. Agreed to without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 839.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 839 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3144) to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018."

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 844 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."