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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 7.

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

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 152, 2 Present (Roll no. 393).

COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.

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

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Community Safety and Security Act of 2018 (09/07/2018 legislative day)

Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018 (09/07/2018 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6691.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6691 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 provides that at any time on the legislative day of September 13, 2018, it shall be in order for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1051. H.R. 6691 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of "crime of violence", and for other purposes."

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Mrs. Handel asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McClintock 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.