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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3190 — "To authorize humanitarian assistance and impose sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Burma, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3190, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 24.

Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 (09/24/2019 legislative day)

Southeast Asia Strategy Act (09/24/2019 legislative day)

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

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 444.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 444 — "Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 127.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 127 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3190.