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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 31.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 27, 2017 at 9:48 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 782 and the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 28.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC 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, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 31.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable A. Drew Ferguson IV to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as "National Month for Renters". (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating the week of October 30 through November 3, 2017, as "National Veterans Small Business Week". (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating October 30, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world. (10/30/2017 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 31, 2017.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.