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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 Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of continuance of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014, with respect to the Central African Republic - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-31).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of intent to designate Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-32).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification issuing an Executive Order with respect to Iran that takes additional steps with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995 - referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Financial Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-33).

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the actions of the Government of Syria - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-30).

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Green (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 188).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 187).

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1520 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the publication of a list of licensed biological products, and for other purposes."

Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 (05/08/2019 legislative day)

ACCESS BROADBAND Act (05/08/2019 legislative day)

Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019 (05/08/2019 legislative day)

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