The Senate stands in adjournment until 12:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Wrap UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Completed the Rule 14 process of:

–          H.R.3230, making continuing appropriations during a government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period and

–          H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

Began the Rule 14 process of:

–          H.J.Res.75, making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

–          H.J.Res.85, making continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes and

–          H.R.3223, to provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader with the concurrence of the Republican Leader, the Senate will consider the following nominations:

–          Executive Calendar #206, the nomination of Andrea R. Wood, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; and

–          Executive Calendar #207, the nomination of Madeline Hughes Haikala, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

There will be 30 minutes for debate in the usual form prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations.

 

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Last Floor Action:
1:53:38 P.M. – The House adjourned. 10/05

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2013.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of October 05, 2013

9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:43 A.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Reverend Eugene Hemrick, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

9:02:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:13 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bera of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:41 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:15 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:16:26 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 58 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.”
9:16:45 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:46 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
9:45:09 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	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.
9:45:26 A.M.	H.R. 3223	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.R. 3223 — “To provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.”
9:45:52 A.M.	H.R. 3223	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3223.
10:35:21 A.M.	H.R. 3223	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:59:06 A.M.	H.R. 3223	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 – 0 (Roll no. 525).
10:59:07 A.M.	H.R. 3223	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:59:09 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:59:11 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 58 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.”
11:14:55 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 1 (Roll no. 526).
11:15:18 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1848, with an amendment, and passed H.R. 3095, without amendment.
11:16:26 A.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION – Mr. Grayson notified the House of his intention to offer a privilege resolution. Mr. Grayson was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.
11:21:38 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:33:54 A.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:53:12 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:53:37 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:53:38 P.M.		The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2013.

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