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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jodey C. Arrington to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 16, 2018.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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.

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.

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. (01/11/2018 legislative day)

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 139. (01/11/2018 legislative day)

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017 (01/11/2018 legislative day)

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. (01/11/2018 legislative day)

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act (01/11/2018 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 12, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Hill 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.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.