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Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1012 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018."

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1011, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1011 until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1011.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1011 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 184) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6311) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan."

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 Mr. Schneider 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 Imam Seyed Ali Ghazvini, Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, Fresno, California

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.

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

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Thornberry moved that the House do now adjourn.

Conference report H. Rept. 115-863 filed.

Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act (07/23/2018 legislative day)

A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund. (07/23/2018 legislative day)

National Comedy Center Recognition Act (07/23/2018 legislative day)