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Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3317 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for female genital mutilation, and for other purposes."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules and the Speaker's Approval of the Journal which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3731 — "To provide overtime pay for employees of the United States Secret Service, 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 H.R. 3317.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3317 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for female genital mutilation, 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 H.R. 3731.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3731 — "To provide overtime pay for employees of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

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. Hurd to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

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 5.

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.