The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 14, 2014.

 

Following Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 12:00 noon, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half.

 

At 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes on the following motions:

 

–        Cloture on Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

–        Cloture on Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

Following the cloture vote on the LaFleur nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

 

If cloture is invoked on either of the nominations, the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

 

At 3:00pm, the Senate would proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations.

 

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

At 12:00 noon today, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes on the following motions:

 

–        Cloture on Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

–        Cloture on Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

If cloture is invoked on either of the nominations,  at approximately 3:15pm (previously scheduled to begin at 3pm) the Senate would proceed to vote on confirmation of those nominations:

 

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

12:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

Invoked: 51-45

 

Next:

–        Cloture on Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

3:15pm (if cloture is invoked on either nomination):

 

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

–        Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

12:29pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

Invoked: 85-10

The Senate reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Nealon, Wood, and Jaenichen nominations following the vote on the LaFleur nomination. We expect these 3 nominations to be confirmed by voice votes. As a result, we expect 2 roll call votes and 3 voice votes to begin at approximately 3:15pm today.

3:15pm—2 roll call votes expected:

3:17pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

Confirmed: 52-45

Next:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (roll call vote)
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #894, James D. Nealon, of New Hampshire, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Honduras (voice vote expected);
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #704, Robert A. Wood,  of New York, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament (voice vote expected); and
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Paul Nathan Jaenichen, Sr., of Kentucky, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration (voice vote expected).

3:44pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #894, James D. Nealon, of New Hampshire, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Honduras (voice vote expected);
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #704, Robert A. Wood,  of New York, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament (voice vote expected); and
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Paul Nathan Jaenichen, Sr., of Kentucky, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration (voice vote expected).

 

The LaFleur nomination was confirmed by a roll call vote of 90-7. The Senate then confirmed the Nealon, Wood, and Jaenichen nominations by voice votes. We expect the next vote to begin around 10:30am tomorrow. That vote would be on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #850, the nomination of Ronnie L. White, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Cloture on Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Invoked: 51-45

Cloture on Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Invoked: 85-10

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #839, Norman C. Bay, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Confirmed: 52-45

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #842, Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Confirmed: 90-7

 

Legislative items

Cal. # 461, S.517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act

 

The Senate began the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the calendar:

S.2609, Marketplace and Internet Tax Fairness – Enzi/Durbin

H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act

 

Additional Executive items

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

Executive Calendar #894, James D. Nealon, of New Hampshire, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Honduras

Executive Calendar #704, Robert A. Wood,  of New York, for the rank of Ambassador Extraplenipotentiary of the United States of America to during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament

Executive Calendar #508, Paul Nathan Jaenichen, Sr., of Kentucky, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration

 

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Last Floor Action:
10:42:50 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action:7/14
10:44:51 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2014.

10:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert Pittenger to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:06 A.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.
10:42:50 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:28 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 15.
12:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Steve Walker, Fairview Village Church, Eagleville, Pennsylvania
12:02:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:30 P.M.		CALL OF THE PRIVATE CALENDAR – Pursuant to clause 5 of rule XV, the Chair announced the call of the Private Calendar on this day.
12:03:36 P.M.	H.R. 306	Considered from the Private Calendar. H.R. 306 — “For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.”
12:03:46 P.M.	H.R. 306	On passage Passed without objection.
12:03:49 P.M.	H.R. 306	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:58 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:36:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:37:46 P.M.	H.R. 3086	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3086 — “To permanently extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act.”
12:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 3086	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 3086	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3086.
1:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 3086	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:21:59 P.M.	H.R. 3086	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:23:22 P.M.	H. Res. 669	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 669 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
1:24:35 P.M.	H. Res. 669	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 669.
2:41:30 P.M.	H. Res. 669	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 192 (Roll no. 407).
2:48:38 P.M.	H. Res. 669	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 186 (Roll no. 408).
2:48:39 P.M.	H. Res. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:49:05 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5016 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.”
2:49:32 P.M.	H.R. 5016	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 258 (Roll no. 409).
2:58:13 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 338 – 80 (Roll no. 410).
3:01:17 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 244 (Roll no. 411).
3:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 235 (Roll no. 412).
3:06:03 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Mr. Crenshaw moved to rise.
3:06:17 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:31 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5016 as unfinished business.
3:07:10 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Liberia. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-135).
3:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 669. H.R. 5021 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
3:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5021 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
3:10:31 P.M.	H.R. 5021	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5021.
4:14:41 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Mr. Blumenauer moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
4:17:15 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order.

4:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 5021	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:53:41 P.M.	H.R. 5021	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 227 (Roll no. 413).
5:00:35 P.M.	H.R. 5021	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 367 – 55 (Roll no. 414).
5:00:36 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:53 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 670.
5:02:44 P.M.	H.R. 3230	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Gallego notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct the House conferees on H.R. 3230.
5:03:19 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5016 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.”
5:03:55 P.M.	H.R. 5016	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, to reduce the funds for National Security Council and Homeland Security Council – Salaries and Expenses by $4,200,000.
5:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frelinghuysen amendment.
5:17:44 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with incorporated entities whose sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that the entity is incorporated or chartered in Bermuda or the Cayman Islands and previously incorporated in the United States.
5:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment.
5:28:10 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:28 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bachus, numbered 4, printed in the Congressional Record, to prohibit the use of funds to reinstall the Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza of the Hugo Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama.
5:28:29 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bachus amendment No. 4.
5:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Bachus amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:02 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Ms. Schakowsky, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with any person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a disposition listed in section 2313(c)(1) of title 41, United States Code, in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System include the term “Fair Labor Standards Act.”.
5:40:04 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment.
5:45:31 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:46:26 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, numbered 2, printed in the Congressional Record, to prohibit the use of funds to modify or rebuild any portion of the White House bowling alley, including using phenolic synthetic material.
5:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 2.
5:53:49 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Meehan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with any offeror that has been convicted of misconduct such as theft, forgery, bribery, or violating Federal criminal tax laws.
5:54:21 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.
5:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:59:05 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce final leasing accounting standard rules, regulations, or requirements in FASB Project 2013-270, Accounting Standards Update Topic 842.
5:59:07 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment.
6:05:26 P.M.	H.R. 5016	By unanimous consent, the Sherman amendment was withdrawn.
6:05:35 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement guidance FIN-2014-G001 (relating to BSA Expectations Regarding Marijuana-Related Businesses) issued on February 14, 2014.
6:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 1.
6:15:39 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fleming amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fleming demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:16:29 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit the use of funds to pay performance awards to employees of the IRS.
6:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
6:26:42 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (WA), to prohibit funds from being used with respect to specified States to prohibit or penalize a financial institution from providing financial services to an entity solely because the entity is a manufacturer, producer, or person that participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling marijuana or marijuana products and engages in such activity pursuant to a law established by a State or local government
6:27:30 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (WA) amendment pending a reservation of a point or order.
6:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Mr. Crenshaw raised a point of order against the Heck (WA) amendment. Mr. Crenshaw stated the provisions of the Heck(WA) amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of chapter 29, 31, or 33 of title 44, United States Code.
6:33:44 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment.
6:38:24 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Farenthold, to prohibit the use of funds for the Office of Management and Budget to process or approve an apportionment request that does not include the following phrase: “Apportioned amounts are not available for any position that is held by an employee with respect to whom the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives has certified a statement of facts to a United States attorney under section 104 of the Revised Statutes.
6:39:29 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farenthold amendment.
6:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Farenthold amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:44:07 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit the use of funds may be used to pay any individual at an annual rate of Grade 1, Steps 1,2,3,4,5, or 6; or Grade 2 Step 1 or 2 as defined in the “Salary Table 2014-GS” and to prohibit the use of funds to pay any individual at an hourly basic rate of Grade 1, Steps 1,2,3,4,5, or 6; or Grade 2, Step 1 or 2.
6:44:09 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.
6:51:13 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:51:49 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, to prohibit the use of funds by any authority of the government of the District of Columbia to prohibit the ability of any person to possess, acquire, use, sell, or transport a firearm except to the extent such activity is prohibited by Federal law.
6:52:10 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment pending a reservation of a point or order.
6:54:36 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Mr. Serrano raised a point of order against the Massie amendment. Mr. Serrano stated the provisions of the Massie amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:58:30 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Mr. Massie appealed the ruling of the Chair. The Chair announced that the question before the Committee was “shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the Committee”.
7:06:04 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Marino, to prohibit the use of funds to collect any underpayment of any tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the extent such underpayment is attributable to the taxpayer’s loss of records (except in the case of fraud).
7:06:06 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marino amendment pending a reservation of a point or order.
7:11:04 P.M.	H.R. 5016	By unanimous consent, the Marino amendment was withdrawn.
7:11:42 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (WA), to prohibit use of funds with respect to specified States, to penalize a financial institution solely because the institution provides financial services to an entity that is a manufacturer, producer, or a person that participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling marijuana or marijuana products and engages in such activity pursuant to a law established by a State or local government and engages in such activity pursuant to a law established by a State or local government.
7:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (WA) amendment.
7:19:47 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck(WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:21:31 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information).
7:21:34 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment No. 6.
7:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSantis, to prohibit the use of funds for any IRS instant message or other electronic communications system that is not operationally searchable and archivable at all times.
7:26:56 P.M.	H.R. 5016	By unanimous consent, the DeSantis amendment was withdrawn.
7:27:17 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSantis, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the IRS to create machine-readable materials that are not subject to the safeguards established pursuant to section 3105 of title 44, United States Code.
7:27:20 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSantis first amendment.
7:29:09 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeSantis first amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeSantis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:29:36 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSantis, to prohibit the use of funds to the IRS may be obligated or expended on conferences.
7:30:46 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSantis second amendment.
7:34:42 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeSantis second amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeSantis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:34:54 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce funds made available in the bill by 1 percent except for specified accounts.
7:35:07 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn first amendment.
7:44:02 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn first amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:44:40 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds for Hardest Hit Fund Program for any State or local government for the purpose of funding pension obligations.
7:44:41 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn second amendment.
7:53:32 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn second amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:54:22 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds with respect to specified States, to prevent such States from implementing their own State laws with respect to the provision of broadband Internet access service by the State or a municipality or other political subdivision of the State.
7:55:50 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn third amendment.
8:03:15 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn third amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
8:03:55 P.M.	H.R. 5016	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled “Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices”.
8:03:57 P.M.	H.R. 5016	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 661, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn fourth amendment.
8:10:55 P.M.	H.R. 5016	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn fourth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:11:19 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Mr. Crenshaw moved that the committee rise.
8:11:37 P.M.	H.R. 5016	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:44 P.M.	H.R. 5016	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5016 as unfinished business.
8:13:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:59:30 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:59:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:35 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 16, 2014.

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