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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1698 — "To expand sanctions against Iran with respect to the ballistic missile program of Iran, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1698, as amended, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 71.

Mrs. Black moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard 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, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 26, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Butterfield moved that the House do now adjourn.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 (10/25/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States. (10/25/2017 legislative day)

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 187 (Roll no. 588).

On agreeing to the Cartwright amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 232 (Roll no. 587).