The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3547, the legislative vehicle for the omnibus appropriations bill.

 During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the House message to accompany H.R.3547. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the message to accompany H.R.3547 is 1:00pm on Thursday. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur Friday morning.  Senator Reid announced his hope to have the vote sooner.

After the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid moved to proceed to the consideration of S.1926, Flood Insurance. Negotiations continue on an agreement to consider the Flood Insurance bill.

Upon completion of the Leaders’ remarks, the Senate resumed consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.3547, the Omnibus Appropriations bill. Yesterday, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.3547. We will continue to work towards an agreement to vote on cloture and then on the motion to concur (passage of the bill) earlier than tomorrow, which is when cloture would ripen under Rule 22. Without an agreement and if cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on the motion to concur (passage). The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the message to accompany H.R.3547 is 1:00pm today, Thursday, January 16.

Another message will be sent when agreements are reached or votes scheduled.

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on cloture and passage of the Omnibus appropriations bill beginning at 5:30pm tonight.

Under the agreement, the time until 4:45pm will be equally divided between Senators Reed (RI) and Durbin. The Republicans will control the time from 4:45pm until 5:15pm.

At 5:15pm, there will be 15 minutes equally divided between Senators Mikulski and Shelby, or their designees.

At 5:30pm today, the mandatory quorum required under rule 22 will be waived and the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur. If cloture is invoked, the motion to concur with an amendment will be withdrawn; all post-cloture time yielded back; and the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to concur. If the motion to concur is agreed to, the Senate will agree to H.Con.Res.74 (to amend the title)

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and adopt the following amendments to the House Message on H.R.3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Omnibus)):

–       Cruz amendment #2685 (prohibit funding of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act so long as the Act is harming the healthcare of Americans)

–       Cruz amendment #2686 (prohibit funding of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and fulfill our nation’s promise to our military retirees)

Senator Mikulski objected to both requests.

5:27pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.3547, the Omnibus Appropriations bill;

Invoked: 72-26

The next vote will be on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.3547, the Omnibus Appropriations bill (passage).

5:54pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (passage of the Omnibus Appropriations bill);

Agreed to: 72-26

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1926, Flood Insurance. The cloture vote will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, January 27^th.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1)     Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; Invoked: 72-26

2)     Motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014; Agreed to: 72-26

 

Legislative items

Adopted S.Res.335, designating January 2014 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Adopted S.Res.336, designating the first week of April 2014 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.

Began the Rule 14 process of  S.1950, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014. (Sanders)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1931, the Responsible Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. (Heller)

 

No Executive items

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Last Floor Action:
10:02:27 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.

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:04 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:08 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:27 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.

10:13:11 A.M.	H.R. 3362	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 455. H.R. 3362 — “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges.”
10:13:16 A.M.	H.R. 3362	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2279, H.R. 3362, and H.R. 3811. In each case, general debate shall be confined to one hour and one motion to recommit is allowed. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 2279. Further amendments to H.R. 3362 and H.R. 3811 are not in order.
10:13:53 A.M.	H.R. 3362	Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 455, the amendment printed in Part B of House Report 113-322 is considered as adopted.
10:13:55 A.M.	H.R. 3362	On agreeing to the Rules amendment; Agreed to without objection.
10:14:06 A.M.	H.R. 3362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3362.
11:17:08 A.M.	H.R. 3362	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:17:26 A.M.	H.R. 3362	Ms. Clark (MA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:17:55 A.M.	H.R. 3362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark(MA) motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section on Disclosure of Lower Costs and Additional Health Benefits Provided to Individuals and Families. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:25:33 A.M.	H.R. 3362	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:52:58 A.M.	H.R. 3362	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 – 226 (Roll no. 22).
12:01:40 P.M.	H.R. 3362	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 – 154 (Roll no. 23).
12:01:40 P.M.	H.R. 3362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:02:11 P.M.		BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY: Mr. Rogers of MI.
12:03:12 P.M.	H. Res. 460	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 460 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:03:22 P.M.	H. Res. 460	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:03:32 P.M.	H. Res. 460	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 75	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 75 — “Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.”
12:04:10 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 75	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:04:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 75	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:28 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on January 17. Agreed to without objection.
12:04:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:20:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:44:25 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:44:38 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:44:39 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on January 17, 2014.

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