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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 645, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 646 — "Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors."

QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Al Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.

Mr. McCarthy moved to table the measure.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 645, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 645.

A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Al Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 645 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State."

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Al Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution.

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 Mr. O'Halleran to lead the Members 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 House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 6.

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 Jeff Fortenberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Glen R. Smith, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2022, vice Kenneth Albert Spearman, term expired. (12/05/2017 legislative day)

Emily Webster Murphy, of Missouri, to be Administrator of General Services, vice Denise Turner Roth. (12/05/2017 legislative day)