Senator Cruz continues to hold the floor to debate H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

If the debate continues until noon the Chair would interrupt debate to begin the new Legislative Day and to allow the Chaplain to deliver the prayer. There would then be up to 1 hour for debate prior to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Continuing Resolution.

Senators should expect a roll call vote at 1:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

The Senate has begun a new session day (new calendar day, not legislative day). There will now be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. At 1pm the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent to vitiate the 1pm cloture vote and at the end of his remarks the Senate agree to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

Senator Reid objected.

Senator Cruz then asked consent that if a cloture motion is filed on H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution, that the cloture vote occur Friday afternoon.

Senator Reid objected.

12:55pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution;

Invoked: 100-0

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013.

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution, by a voice vote. Senator Reid then offered a perfecting substitute amendment #1974 and a second degree amendment #1975 (date change). Senator Reid also moved to recommit the joint resolution and offered amendments to the motion in the first and second degree slots (#1976 and 1977 (date changes)). He then filed cloture on the joint resolution.

If no agreement is reached under Rule 22, the cloture vote on the Continuing Resolution would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. The filing deadline for germane first degree amendments to H.J.Res.59, is 1:00pm tomorrow.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 100-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013

Passed Cal. # 13, 252, PREEMIE Act, by voice vote

Passed S.793, Organization of the American States Reform

The Senate adopted the following resolutions by unanimous consent:

S.Res.255, a resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the United States for meetings to advance the United States-India partnership

S.Res.256, designating the week of September 23, through 29, 2013, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”

S.Res.257, Designating October 3, 2013, as “Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day”

S.Res.258, supporting the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2013

S.Res.259, Designating September 2013 as “Campus Fire Safety Month”

S.Res.260, Recognizing the month of October 2013 as “National Principals Month”

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Last Floor Action: 9/23
11:03:25 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 25, 2013.

12:00:46 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:50 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:03 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:12:15 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 24, 2013 at 11:48 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1412 with amendments.
12:12:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

Last Floor Action:
2:11:41 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

2:01:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
5:00:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1961 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.”
5:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 1961	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1961.
5:36:11 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3092.
5:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 1961	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 1961.
5:47:33 P.M.	H.R. 1961	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:48:00 P.M.	H.R. 3095	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3095 — “To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.”
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 3095	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:48:13 P.M.	H.R. 3095	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3095.
5:57:00 P.M.	H.R. 3095	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:57:33 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 354 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, with an amendment.”
5:57:49 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:51 P.M.	H. Res. 354	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
6:17:01 P.M.	H. Res. 354	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:17:03 P.M.	H.R. 2600	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2600 — “To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums.”
6:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 2600	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:17:40 P.M.	H.R. 2600	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2600.
6:28:26 P.M.	H.R. 2600	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:28:53 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:29:36 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1961 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.”
6:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 1961	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 484 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:56:38 P.M.	H.R. 1961	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 – 89 (Roll no. 484).
7:00:41 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 354 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, with an amendment.”
7:10:12 P.M.	H. Res. 354	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 – 0 (Roll no. 485).
7:10:13 P.M.	H.R. 1508	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1508, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:49:43 P.M.	H.R. 527	House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 354.

7:10:13 P.M.	H.R. 1508	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1508, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:04:11 P.M.		Mr. Kelly (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:04:30 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2013.

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