Week. A reminder, you can watch Convention Coverage on our website, cspan. Org. The u. S. House about to gavel in for what should be a short session. The speaker pro tempore the ouse will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. August 21, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Debbie Dingell to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord, father of us all, we thank you for giving us another day. As the numbers of new Coronavirus Infections remain high throughout the nation, we ask your blessing and protection on those caring for the sick. We ask your healing power to come upon those who are stricken. May their recoveries be swift. As the members of the peoples house return to the capitol for a special session on saturday, keep them safe from the heightened threat of coronavirus connected to travel across the country. May their ongoing deliberations produce bills that redound to the benefit of all americans during these stressful times. To that end bless them all with wisdom, good will, and understanding. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore amen. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Pursuant to section 4b of House Resolution 967, the house stands adjourned until 10 00 a. M. Tomorrow. Indispensable ins. Thank you. The tradition of this committee to swear in witnesses. Mr. Joy mr. Dejoy