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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. (07/01/2020 legislative day)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (07/01/2020 legislative day)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (07/01/2020 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 967. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 2, 2020.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 188 (Roll no. 138).

On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 137).

On agreeing to the Tlaib amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 136).

On agreeing to the Foxx (NC) amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 147 - 274 (Roll no. 135).

On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendments Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 241 (Roll no. 134).

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 July 1, 2020, at 1:25 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 123, S. 2864, S. 3758, S. 4104, and S. 4116. Appointments: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

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

An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, to on page 35, line 16, strike "calendar" and insert "legislative".

Public Interest Declassification Board - Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Chair appointed John Tierney, Salem, MA.

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

On passage Passed without objection.

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

Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 7440 — "To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in the erosion of certain obligations of China with respect to Hong Kong, and for other purposes."

Mr. Sherman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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