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

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes. (11/29/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 631 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes."

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. 634 — "The title of this measure is not available."

The House received a communication from the Honorable Don Bacon. Mr. Bacon submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.

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. McKinley 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 Pastor Ron Dunn, New Hope Ministries, Akron, MI.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.

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 Tom Rice to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard. (11/28/2017 legislative day)

Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017 (11/28/2017 legislative day)