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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3312.

The resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3312, under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on both the conference report and H.R. 3312. Lastly, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules through the remainder of the first session of the 115th Congress.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 3312 — "To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, 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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1536.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1536 — "To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, 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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1532.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1532 — "To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking."

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.

Jobs for Our Heroes Act (12/19/2017 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. (12/19/2017 legislative day)

Jennifer Gillian Newstead, of New York, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Brian James Egan, resigned. (12/19/2017 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693).

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 203 (Roll no. 692).

On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 236 (Roll no. 691).

On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by voice vote.

Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Graves(MO) moved that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business.