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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic. (03/15/2017 legislative day)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. (03/15/2017 legislative day)

A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. (03/15/2017 legislative day)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2017, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day". (03/15/2017 legislative day)

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 161).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 160).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 159).

Mr. Crowley and Mr. Pascrell were recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not Mr. Crowley's resolution constituted a point of privilege, and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.

PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION - Mr. Crowley was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Crowley notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution.

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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

Mr. Buck filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Harper amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Harper, to add a new subsection relating to the authority of Congressional leadership in making appointments.

Mr. Harper filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 173.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

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