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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 227 (Roll no. 650).

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

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

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters, Maxine (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to protect consumers from excessive costs and predatory lenders.

Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1699.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. H.R. 1699 — "To amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes."

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. Newhouse 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. Newhouse objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Relating to the exercise of the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. (11/30/2017 legislative day)

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 636 — "Relating to the exercise of the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary."

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 1, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.