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02:12 PM DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 449.
02:12 PM Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:12 PM Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 449 — "To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress a report on the effects on public health of the increased rate of use of synthetic drugs."
02:12 PM The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
02:02 PM ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Judy Chu of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02:01 PM SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
02:00 PM Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Steven I. Rein, U.S. Air Force, Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, VA
02:00 PM The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 12.
12:21 PM The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

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Roll Date Bill Result Title/(Question)
257 06-08 H R 5895 Passed Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes (On Passage)
256 06-08 H R 5895 Failed Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes (On Motion to Recommit with Instructions)
255 06-08 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Takano of California Part B Amendment No. 16 ))
254 06-08 H R 5895 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Meadows of North Carolina Part B Amendment No. 15 ))
253 06-08 H R 5895 Agreed to On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Gohmert of Texas Part B Amendment No. 10 ))
252 06-07 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Norman of South Carolina Part B Amendment No. 39 ))
251 06-07 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Blackburn of Tennessee Part B Amendment No. 34 ))
250 06-07 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Lowenthal of California Part B Amendment No. 31 ))
249 06-07 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Gosar of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 29 ))
248 06-07 H R 5895 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment ((Connolly of Virginia Part B Amendment No. 27 ))

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