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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 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 Harold Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that international education and exchange programs further United States national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance United States economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other purposes. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating December 3, 2017, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day". (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Don R. Willett, of Texas, to be a Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, vice Emilio M. Garza, retired. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Mary Kirtley Waters, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Julia Frifield. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.

Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy, and for other purposes. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the "James C. 'Billy' Johnson Post Office Building". (12/12/2017 legislative day)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 Main Street in Belmar, New Jersey, as the "Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building". (12/12/2017 legislative day)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Borinqueneers Post Office Building". (12/12/2017 legislative day)

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, as the "Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building". (12/12/2017 legislative day)