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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 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Dorothy Shea, of North Carolina, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Lebanese Republic. (02/11/2020 legislative day)

Todd C. Chapman, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil. (02/11/2020 legislative day)

Approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code. (02/11/2020 legislative day)

A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and University Week". (02/11/2020 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2020.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gianforte 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.

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act (02/11/2020 legislative day)

Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79. (02/11/2020 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 185 (Roll no. 58).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 57).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1980, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 844, H. Res. 842 is considered passed House.

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

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