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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. (10/24/2017 legislative day)

A bill to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies. (10/24/2017 legislative day)

Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (10/24/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during the week of the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, commemorating the efforts of those who survived. (10/24/2017 legislative day)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements". (10/24/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 (10/24/2017 legislative day)

Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017 (10/24/2017 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 581).

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 580).

On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 229 (Roll no. 579).

On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 231 (Roll no. 578).

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 234 (Roll no. 577).

On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 235, 1 Present (Roll no. 576).

On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 233 (Roll no. 575).

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mullin asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3545, a bill originally introduced by Representative Murphy (PA), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.