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SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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 Mrs. Napolitano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Dr. J. Todd Mullins, Christ Fellowship Church, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes. (09/27/2017 legislative day)

Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017 (09/27/2017 legislative day)

Heath P. Tarbert, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Marisa Lago. (09/27/2017 legislative day)

Makan Delrahim, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice William Joseph Baer, resigned. (09/27/2017 legislative day)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. (09/27/2017 legislative day)

Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (09/27/2017 legislative day)

(09/27/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 28, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - Subsequently, the House resumed Special Order speeches.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3819 without amendment

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

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3823 is postponed.

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