The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, post-cloture.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm.
All time during any period of morning business, adjournment or recess will count post-cloture.
WRAP UP
Roll Call Votes
The Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.
Legislative Business
Passed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act
Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance
Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont
Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz)
Executive Business
The Senate conducted no Executive action.
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Last Floor Action:
5:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 4701
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.
Last Floor Action:
3:18:40 P.M. -H. Res. 644
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.
| 10:00:24 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 10:00:32 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 10:01:00 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. | |
| 10:42:17 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. | |
| 12:00:00 P.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 9. | |
| 12:00:20 P.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Glen Berteau, The House Modesto, Modesto, California. | |
| 12:02:15 P.M. | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. | |
| 12:02:19 P.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 12:03:00 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. | |
| 12:27:31 P.M. | H. Res. 715 | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 715 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.” |
| 12:30:00 P.M. | H. Res. 715 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 715. |
| 1:27:26 P.M. | H. Res. 715 | The previous question was ordered without objection. |
| 1:53:35 P.M. | H. Res. 715 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 179 (Roll no. 484). |
| 1:53:36 P.M. | H. Res. 715 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 1:55:35 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.” |
| 1:55:40 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions. |
| 1:56:22 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII. |
| 1:56:23 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| 1:56:31 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078. |
| 2:59:46 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 2, printed in House Report 113-581 to provide policy provisions that the Secretary and Administrator are prohibited from including in a final rule. |
| 2:59:52 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2. |
| 3:08:34 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 3:09:06 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 3, printed in House Report 113-581 to state that provisions of the bill do not apply if it is determined implementation is likely to have an adverse impact on water quality. |
| 3:09:08 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3. |
| 3:15:43 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 3:16:26 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Mr. Gibbs moved that the committee rise. |
| 3:16:52 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:17:00 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business. |
| 3:17:26 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H. Res. 644 — “Condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.” |
| 3:17:31 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions. |
| 3:18:40 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644. |
| 4:28:47 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:56:33 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 163 (Roll no. 485). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:56:34 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:56:36 P.M. | H. Res. 644 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:56:48 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:57:01 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:03:23 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 248 (Roll no. 486). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:08:26 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 240 (Roll no. 487). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:09:00 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:09:14 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:09:46 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:10:07 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:17:30 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:25:25 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 235 (Roll no. 488). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:32:41 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 152 (Roll no. 489). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:32:44 P.M. | H.R. 5078 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:32:52 P.M. | Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 717. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:33:31 P.M. | The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:36:14 P.M. | H.R. 4067 | Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4067 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:36:29 P.M. | H.R. 4067 | Considered under suspension of the rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:36:30 P.M. | H.R. 4067 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4067. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:44:14 P.M. | H.R. 4067 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:44:16 P.M. | H.R. 4067 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:45:13 P.M. | H.R. 669 | Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 669 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:45:15 P.M. | H.R. 669 | Considered under suspension of the rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:45:16 P.M. | H.R. 669 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 669. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:49:42 P.M. | H.R. 669 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:49:44 P.M. | H.R. 669 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:50:05 P.M. | H.R. 4290 | Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4290 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:50:37 P.M. | H.R. 4290 | Considered under suspension of the rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:50:38 P.M. | H.R. 4290 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4290. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:56:43 P.M. | H.R. 4290 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:56:45 P.M. | H.R. 4290 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:57:18 P.M. | H.R. 4701 | Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4701 — “To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to vector-borne diseases.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:57:31 P.M. | H.R. 4701 | Considered under suspension of the rules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:57:34 P.M. | H.R. 4701 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.Roll Call VotesThe Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.Legislative BusinessPassed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act
Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz) Executive Business The Senate conducted no Executive action.
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