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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Schrader 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. Byrne 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. Byrne objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Margaret Weichert, of Georgia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget, vice Beth F. Cobert. (02/14/2018 legislative day)

A bill to designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. (02/14/2018 legislative day)

Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act of 2017 (02/14/2018 legislative day)

TRID Improvement Act of 2017 (02/14/2018 legislative day)

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. (02/14/2018 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 620) to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3299) to amend the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require the rate of interest on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3978) to amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from February 16, 2018, through February 23, 2018. (02/14/2018 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 171 (Roll no. 78).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 271 - 145 (Roll no. 77).

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 228 (Roll no. 76).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Mr. Fitzpatrick asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 15. Agreed to without objection.