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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5, H.R. 312 and H.R. 987. The resolution provides for 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5, under a closed rule. Section 2 of the resolution provides for 60 minutes of debate on H.R. 312, under a closed rule and section 3 provides 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 987, under a structured rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. H.R. 312 — "To reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes."

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.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 188 (Roll no. 206).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 189, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 375.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 375 — "To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

Ms. DeLauro filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2740.

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 987) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities. (05/15/2019 legislative day)

On ordering the previous question Roll Call 205 - Yea and Nay vote pending.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 377 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 987) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities."

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 15, 2019 at 9:39 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1231 and S. 1436 and made an appointment to the Senate National Security Working Group.

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

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

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Benny Tate, Rock Springs Church, Milner, GA.