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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 David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1050 — "Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the House do now adjourn.

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 224 (Roll no. 384).

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 4 (Roll no. 385).

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

Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1051.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1635 — "To amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes."

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Ohio, the whole number of the House is 430.

ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-elect Troy Balderson from the Twelfth Congressional District, State of Ohio, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.