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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 181 (Roll no. 386).

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4606.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Liz Cheney to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1049 and Rule XVIII.

The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 1635 and H.R. 4606. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1049. H.R. 4606 — "To provide that applications under the Natural Gas Act for the importation or exportation of small volumes of natural gas shall be granted without modification or delay."

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1051, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 1051 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of "crime of violence", and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 6.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1051, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1051.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1051 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of "crime of violence", and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

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. Gabbard 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 Reverend Alexander Breckinridge IV, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Medina, Washington

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 6.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.