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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.

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

Today's prayer was offered by Jason Smith, Deputy Parliamentarian, Washington, DC.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018 (11/13/2018 legislative day)

Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. (11/13/2018 legislative day)

To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia. (11/13/2018 legislative day)

PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018 (11/13/2018 legislative day)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (11/13/2018 legislative day)

World War II Pacific Sites Establishment Act (11/13/2018 legislative day)

Cottonwood Land Exchange Act of 2018 (11/13/2018 legislative day)

Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 8, 2018, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on November 14, 2018. Agreed to without objection.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to make technical corrections to the preamble.

On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection.