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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 988.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 988 — "To provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Science examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments."

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 continued debate on H.R. 1921.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1235 and agreed to S. Res. 229.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1921.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1921 — "To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to ocean acidification."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1716.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1716 — "To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1237.

Considered under suspension of the rules.