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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2018.

Conference report H. Rept. 115-929 filed.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Simpson moved that the House do now adjourn.

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Florida, Mr. DeSantis, the whole number of the House is 429.

The House received a communication from Representative DeSantis wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at close of business today.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Simpson 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on September 10, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Simpson moved that the House do now adjourn.