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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on .
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. — "."
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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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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice continuing the emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the related measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to theconflict in that country are to continue in effect beyond October 27, 2011 - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-67).
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The House received a communication from the Honorable Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann Mr. Fleischmann submitted his resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
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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. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
