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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2082.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2082 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
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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. Carney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. LaMalfa demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. LaMalfa objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend William Vanderbush, Cathedral of Praise, Austin, Texas.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 30.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 30.