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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 Ms. Bonamici to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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 January 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 David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. (01/16/2018 legislative day)

Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 (01/16/2018 legislative day)

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

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

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

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Curbelo asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1661, a bill originally introduced by Representative Tiberi, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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

Japan-United States Friendship Commission - Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2903, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Japan-United States Friendship Commission: Mr. Hill.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 3 (Roll no. 19).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 18).