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Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 308 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2192) to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff, and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017."

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. Brown (MD) 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. Brown (MD) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to 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 Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 244. (05/03/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Collins (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 308.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 3.

A resolution designating May 5, 2017, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls". (05/03/2017 legislative day)

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. (05/03/2017 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

On motion to agree in the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 3, and agree in Senate amendment numbered 1 with an amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 - 118 (Roll no. 249).

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the remainder of the week.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 251).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 250).

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