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James Thomas Abbott, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July 1, 2020, vice Patrick Pizzella, term expired. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

Colleen Kiko, of North Dakota, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July 29, 2022, vice Ernest W. Dubester, term expired. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

Brenda Burman, of Arizona, to be Commissioner of Reclamation, vice Estevan R. Lopez. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

Gregory G. Katsas, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice Janice R. Brown, retired. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2810.

The title of the measure was amended pursuant to H. Res. 619.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches, without prejudice to resumption of legislative business.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize additional emergency uses for medical products to reduce deaths and severity of injuries caused by agents of war, and for other purposes. (11/16/2017 legislative day)

Frederick Douglas Bicentennial Commission - Pursuant to Section 5 of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act (Pub. L 115-77), the Democratic Leader appointed the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington DC; and from private life: Mr. Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. of Orange, CA.

United States Capitol Preservation Commission - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2081, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission: Mrs. Comstock.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 205 (Roll no. 637).

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

Mr. Roe (TN) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on November 17. Agreed to without objection.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3109 — "To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Chillicothe, Illinois, as the "Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building"."

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