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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 183 (Roll no. 131).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 130).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 2.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1028. H.R. 2 — "To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 30.

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

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. (06/30/2020 legislative day)

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1028.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1028 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes."

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 1001 — "Recognizing June 19, 2020, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day."

Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

The House received a communication from The Honorable Paul D. Irving, Sergeant at Arms. Pursuant to section 1(b)(2) of H. Res. 965, following consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, Mr. Irving notified the House that the public health emergency due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 remains in effect.

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.