05/27/20 1:00 PM S. 3744
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3744.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3744 — "To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China."
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 967, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 27.