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The House received a communication from the Honorable Steve Russell. Mr. Russell submitted his resignation from the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resignation was accepted without objection.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kennedy to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Ric Metzgar, Sr., The Church of God, Essex, MD

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 2.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017. (05/01/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Plaskett moved that the House do now adjourn.

Follow the Rules Act (05/01/2017 legislative day)

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act (05/01/2017 legislative day)

Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017 (05/01/2017 legislative day)

400 Years of African-American History Commission Act (05/01/2017 legislative day)

U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 (05/01/2017 legislative day)

(05/01/2017 legislative day)