The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. April 14, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Jennifer Wexton 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. God of mercy, thank you for giving us another day. After a weekend of great spiritual significance for millions of americans, we stand before you o lord, in need of your healing presence in our rld. N, in our wo inspire the members of this peoples house as they work from home to bring comfort and assistance in their districts as they are able to do. As the habits and customs of the nation change, may those who mourn the loss of loved ones, those who mourn the loss of lifelong businesses look for the open window of futures we never needed to imagine before. It is difficult and daunting and the unknown is unsettling still. Help us all to be of support and comfort for our neighbors and within our homes. Help us to put our trust in you. May everything done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 7a of House Resolution 891, 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 clause 4 of rule 1rks the following enrolled joint resolution was signed by the speaker on friday, april 10, 2020. The clerk Senate Joint Resolution 68. To direct the removal of United States armed forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of iran that have not been authorized by congress. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the chair lays before the house the following resolution. The clerk House Resolution 720. House resolution relating to House Resolution 891. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the resolution is agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. The chair announces that the speakers announced policy of april 7, 2020, will remain in effect through may 3, 2020. Pursuant to section 7b of House Resolution 891, the house stands adjourned until 11 00 a. M. On friday, april 17, 2020. Watch live coverage of the house on cspan and the senate on cspan2. Trump leads the White House Coronavirus task force reaping at 5 00 eastern. You can watch it here on cspan. Washington journal primetime. A special evening addition on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Journal correspondent and foxbusiness contributor on the Government Debt incurred to combat the coronavirus economic woes. And a university at buffalo herciate professor on research into the pandemics fe