The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 218 and the nays are 185. The motion is adopted. Without objection, a motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Velazquez, to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 4406, as amended, on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title. The clerk h. R. 4406. A bill to amend the Small Business act, to improve the Small BusinessDevelopment Centers program and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 389, the nays are eight. 2 3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. He house will be in order. He house will be in order. Please take your conversations off the floor. He house will be in order. For what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . Mr. Hoyer madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to take from the speakers table Senate Concurrent Resolution 27 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the concurrent resolution. The clerk Senate Concurrent Resolution 27. Concurrent resolution providing exhibition of the hall of the Capitol Visitors Center to be conducted in the house wing of the capitol for the honorable elijah e. Cummings, late representative from the state of maryland. The speaker pro tempore is there objection to the consideration of the concurrent resolution . Without objection, the concurrent resolution is agreed to. And the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. He house will be in order. For what purpose does the gentleman from alabama seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Madam speaker, i rise today to join my alabama colleagues in remembering the extraordinary life of alabamas great Public Servant, the late congressman jack edwards. Jack served alabamas first Congressional District in washington for 20 years. He was a great friend and mentor to me and countless others and he was a true leader here in congress where he led the rebuilding of our military under president reagan. Jacks service continued after congress. He was chair of mobile chamber of commerce during a period of remarkable renaissance. Mr. Byrne he also served as chair of the board of trustees for the university of alabama. Jack was a born leader who loved his country and never failed to answer the call of service. He helped create the america we know today and we owe him a great debt of gratitude. In remembering jack edward, we all should emulate his example and the principles he stood for. Unquestioned integrity, commitment to others and respect for all. With that, madam speaker, i ask that all members and guests of the gallery rise for a moment of silence and honor the late jack edwards. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . I ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today in honor of a good friend, patriot and one of the most principled, passionate men ive ever known. That is Elijah Cummings. Elijah cummings is an individual who has done so much for his community, has done so much for his country, and his state. Mr. Ruppersberger i had the honor of serving with Elijah Cummings for over 25 years. We also went to the same high school, city college. Congressman cummings received attention on the National Stage as chairman of Government Reform Committee and as such he was fighting for our democracy every single day. Signing subpoenas in the hours before his death. He spoke truth to power and was taking on what many of us see as dangerous threats to our system of government, divided by our forefathers into three equal branches. But even as he commanded a gavel, as chairman, he never stopped fighting for baltimore and the little guy. Chairman cummings can rest easy knowing that he did everything he could in his time to restore the principles of our democracy and equality. His passing is a tremendous loss to myself, personally, the city of baltimore, our state and our country. My heart goes out to his family and friends and staff during this time of grief. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from North Carolina seek recognition . The gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Without objection. Madam speaker, the United States marine corps is characterized by their values of honor, courage and commitment. Asthma are ins would say, semper fi. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize Major General herbert loyal wilkerson on his 100th birthday. A decorated veteran who per son fice these values of the United States marine corps. He felt personifies these values of the United States marine corps. He felt this in 1941. Still three hours short of graduation, he enlisted as a private. He would go on to serve our country in world war ii, the korean war and vietnam, soon becoming chief of staff and base commander for camp lejeune. Mr. Walker his unrelenting commitment to serve the United States of america will inspire generations to come, just as it inspired his own son, Major General tom wilkerson. Please join me in celebrating Major General wilkersons 100 years of being always faithful to our country, serving with relentless patriotism and valor. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentlelady from texas seek recognition . I ask to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Johnson thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to memorialize the life of our honorable statesman and dear friend, congressman Elijah Cummings. During his tenure in the house of representatives, congressman cummings championed issues including civil rights, access to Affordable Health care, transportation, and congressional oversight. He was irritated when i pushed him to take an office in the Congressional Black Caucus until he went home that weekend and he came back with a big smile and said that the people at home had noticed it. He also succeeded me as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Madam speaker, i join members of the congress in extending our sympathies to congressman cummings wife, maya, his family, and to all who had the great pleasure of knowing him. The legacy of congressman cummings will endure in this great institution. As those that live in the hearts of others never truly perish. Thank you, and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. For what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition . Mr. Carter i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Carter madam speaker, i rise today to recognize this past september 29 as gold star mothers day. Originally dedicated in 1936, the last sunday in september each year honors mothers who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the United States armed forces. Service and sacrifice for our nation is not only a personal commitment, but one that involves the sacrifice of entire families and even whole communities. In gold star mothers, we can see one of the most important reminders of this sacrifice. Thank you to the gold star mothers for your own service to our nation. I understand that a day of recognition will not bring back the lives of your children, but you continue to be an inspiration to us all. With national conventions, fundraising events and federal advocacy, you continue to move forward and make our world a better place to live. Thank you, madam speaker. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized. Madam speaker, i rise today to recognize National Disability employment Awareness Month and to celebrate the enormous contributions people with disabilities have made and will continue to make throughout the American Work force. Mr. Levin i especially want to highlight the work being done in michigans ninth district, by the commission on disabilities, to promote inclusion in warren, michigan. On october 23, the commission is cohosting a Disability Awareness fair, to commemorate this month and connect workers with disabilities to important resources. America is strongest when we harness the talents and creativity of all of our people. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating National Disability employment Awareness Month, and the indisputable contributions of americas workers with disabilities. Thank you, and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition . Mr. Roe i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Roe thank you, madam speaker. I rise today to bring attention to an important Veterans Initiative that im proud to lead with chairman takano. Its essential that we recognize and commend the selfless sacrifice veterans have made to protect our most precious freedoms. Thats why chairman takano and i have challenged all members of congress to participate in the library of Congress Veterans history project by submitting at least one of their veteran constituent stories. The project gives our nations heros a platform to share and preserve their heroes a platform to share and preserve their personal stories to help americans understand military service and its importance to our countrys history. We can think of no better way to honor the men and women who fought for our freedoms in the weeks leading up to veterans day, than by ensuring that their unique stories of service are forever memorialized for future generations of americans. Madam speaker, id also like to associate my remarks with those about Elijah Cummings and wish his family gods blessings. With that, i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition . To address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, i rise to commemorate the extraordinary life of congressman Elijah Cummings. Mr. Carson he was a trail blazer for civil rights, a fierce advocate for equal justice, a defender of good government, and a friend and mentor to countless people, especially to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. He was born the son of sharecroppers and rose to incredible heights, but he never forgot his roots. Elijah cummings never stopped striving to ensure every american could reach his or her potential. The way he did. He understood that were all in this together. That as a nation, we rise and fall as one. Ill never forget those values, which he taught, lived through his own example each and every day. We will always treasure the time we spent together and the less o lessons he taught all of us. When chairman cummings spoke, we listened. He helped so many of us. But his work is far from done. Its up to us to keep marching on his behalf and carry on the iconic legacy he has entrusted in us to carry us forward. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to bring attention to october being Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month. Domestic violence is a terrible reality for far too many women, men and children. By the time i finish this speech, roughly 20 people will fall victim to abuse at the hands of an intimate paetsch. This is ashley hall partner. This is ashley hall. She was a dance instructor, a teachers aide, and she had a heart for those who struggles. She was also a victim of Domestic Violence. Mr. Spano she lost her life at the hands of her husband. A tragedy that will impact her daughters for the rest of their lives. This month, let the stories like ashleys be shared as a way to help others, take time to reach out to those you think may be in need. Get involved by supporting local shelters and speak out against this tragic issue. Resources are available for those in need. The national Domestic Violence otline can be reached at 18007997233. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is ecognized for one minute. Cody grew up in mays land, south jersey. He graduated from oak Crest High School in 2012 where he played baseball for the falcons and went on to attend Cumberland County college for two years where he played baseball as well. Moved on to the our jersey district where he went to st. Johns, now hes moved to the major leagues. He was drafted to the Minnesota Twins in 2015 where he was mainly used as a relief pitcher. This year he made his Major League Debut in a recent game against the new york yankees where ehe allowed only four hits nd struck out three. Cody, your talent and dedication are admirable and we are so impressed with how far youve come. You may be in minnesota now but we know youre south jersey through and through, and your south Jersey Community is rooting for you. Im happy to say ive known codys father and grandfather through the years and i know how proud they are and how proud southier see is of its star. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Today i rise to con gradge late principal Jill Stafford for being named prince neefl year by Texas Association of secondary school principals. Having dedicated 27 years to her students she has displayed her passion for education and commitment to her community. For the last seven years shes served as principal of Lowry Freshman Center in allen, texas. Ms. Stafford goes above and beyond each and every day for both ore students and her colleagues. As students face the daunting transition into high school its critical they have the unmatched esupport of strong leaders like principal stafford to keep them motivated and on track. Mr. Taylor i ask my colleagues in the house of representatives to join me in thanking principal Jill Stafford for her hard work and congratulate her on this wellearned recognition. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise to remember a Great American patriot, Elijah Cummings. On behalf of the people of baltimore, i want to thank him for his incredible leadership, for his the community, and to me. I had the privilege for almost 12 year the last 12 years of elijahs life, to sit a few feet away from him in the Oversight