The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:05am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

At 11:05am, the Senate will resume Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #570 James Maxwell Moody, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, post-cloture with the time until 11:15am equally divided and controlled.

At 11:15am, there will be 5 roll call votes:

–          Confirmation of the Moody nomination

–          Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #566 James Donato to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California

–          Confirmation of the Donato nomination

–          Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #567 Beth Labson Freeman to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California and

–          Confirmation of the Freeman nomination.

All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

Following disposition of the Freeman nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, there will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

As a reminder, there will be up to 5 roll call votes at 11:15am. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration and there will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between each vote. Senator Reid encouraged senators to vote within the allotted vote time in order to process the nominations in a timely fashion. Following these votes, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. Then there will be 1 hour for debate prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1982, Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

If all time is used, the cloture vote would occur at 3:15pm.

 11:15am votes:

–          Confirmation of Executive Calednar #570, James Maxwell Moody, Jr., of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Arkansas;

–          Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #566, James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California;

–          Confirmation of the Donato nomination;

–          Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #567, Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; and

–          Confirmation of the Freeman nomination.

 3:15pm vote:

–          Cloture on motion to proceed to S.1982, Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

11:16am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #570, James Maxwell Moody, Jr., of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Arkansas;

Confirmed: 95-4

At 11:45am, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #566, James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California;

Invoked: 55-42, with 1 voting present

12:04pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #566, James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California

Confirmed: 90-5

12:21pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #567, Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California

Invoked: 56-42-1 present

12:38pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #567, Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.

Confirmed: 91-7

At 3:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.

3:34pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014;

Invoked: 99-0

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #570, James Maxwell Moody, Jr., of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Easter District of Arkansas; Confirmed: 95-4

2)     Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #566, James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; Invoked: 55-42-1 present

3)     Confirmation of the Donato nomination; Confirmed: 90-5

4)     Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #567, Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California; Invoked: 56-42-1 present

5)     Confirmation of the Freeman nomination; Confirmed: 91-7

6)     Cloture on motion to proceed to S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014; Invoked: 99-0

Additional Legislative items

Passed H.R.2431, a bill to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System.

No additional Executive items

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Last Floor Action:2/24
12:19:43 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.

12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:22 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:58 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:19:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for  2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
2:00:48 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Butterfield to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:19 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:49 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that the national emergency with respect to the Government of Cuba’s destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace on February 24, 1996, is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-92).
2:13:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:03:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
3:03:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:03:29 P.M.	H.R. 1211	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1211 — “To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act), to provide for greater public access to information, and for other purposes.”
3:03:43 P.M.	H.R. 1211	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:03:47 P.M.	H.R. 1211	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1211.
3:17:10 P.M.	H.R. 1211	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.
3:17:33 P.M.	H.R. 1232	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1232 — “To amend titles 40, 41, and 44, United States Code, to eliminate duplication and waste in information technology acquisition and management.”
3:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 1232	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 1232	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1232.
3:42:41 P.M.	H.R. 1232	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:10 P.M.	H.R. 1423	Mr. Lankford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1423 — “To provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them, and for other purposes.”
3:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 1423	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:35 P.M.	H.R. 1423	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1423.
3:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 1423	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:42 P.M.	H.R. 1123	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1123 — “To promote consumer choice and wireless competition by permitting consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices, and for other purposes.”
3:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 1123	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:59 P.M.	H.R. 1123	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1123.
4:36:39 P.M.	H.R. 1123	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.
4:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 1944	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1944 — “To protect private property rights.”
4:37:04 P.M.	H.R. 1944	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 1944	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1944.
4:56:17 P.M.	H.R. 1944	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.
4:57:47 P.M.	H.R. 2530	Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2530 — “To improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service.”
4:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 2530	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:57:55 P.M.	H.R. 2530	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2530.
5:17:17 P.M.	H.R. 2530	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:42 P.M.	H.R. 2531	Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2531 — “To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs.”
5:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 2531	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 2531	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2531.

5:36:35 P.M.	H.R. 2531	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for  6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
6:30:31 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:40 P.M.	H.R. 1211	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1211 — “To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act), to provide for greater public access to information, and for other purposes.”
7:01:57 P.M.	H.R. 1211	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 63).
7:02:08 P.M.	H.R. 1123	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1123 — “To promote consumer choice and wireless competition by permitting consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices, and for other purposes.”
7:10:53 P.M.	H.R. 1123	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 295 – 114 (Roll no. 64).
7:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 487.
7:12:34 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:25:28 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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