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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.

6:15:05 P.M.

H.R. 4701

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

6:15:07 P.M.

H.R. 4701

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:15:10 P.M.

H.R. 4701

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

6:15:27 P.M.

H.R. 3670

Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3670 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”

6:15:45 P.M.

H.R. 3670

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:15:47 P.M.

H.R. 3670

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3670.

6:30:45 P.M.

H.R. 3670

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

6:30:48 P.M.

H.R. 3670

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:31:08 P.M.

H.R. 5161

Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5161 — “To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.”

6:31:44 P.M.

H.R. 5161

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:31:48 P.M.

H.R. 5161

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5161.

6:36:19 P.M.

H.R. 5161

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.

6:37:35 P.M.

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

7:52:53 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:52:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:52:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2014.

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Midyear

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2014 Midyear Newsletter

You can download the full printed version here.

Dear Friend,

The first half of 2014 has been a very exciting time at A Better Balance. Over the past several months wehave been working hard:

Ensuring that all workers in NYC know about their new rights to Paid Sick Days and Pregnancy Accommodations,
Advancing Fairness for Pregnant Workers Across the Country, including Officer Trischler in Florence, KY,
Crafting a Right to Request Flexible Work and Predictable Scheduling,
Launching the A Better Balance Southern Office,
Fighting for LGBT Working Families,
Keeping up the Pressure for Paid Family Leave.

And we are just getting started!

A Better Balance is now on the front lines making a difference, but we need your support to keep the momentum going!

Thank you, as always, for your support.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.112 until 2:00pm on Monday, September 8, 2014.

On Monday, September 8, following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session, resume consideration of Executive Calendar #848, Julie Pryor, and immediately proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

At 5:30pm—3 roll call votes; 3 voice votes expected

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit (roll call)

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2014 (roll call)

3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected)

4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected)

5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected)

6. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call).

Committees are authorized to report Legislative and Executive matters on Tuesday, August 26 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

5:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, the nomination of Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit;

Confirmed: 97-0

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board (roll call vote expected);

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected);

3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected);

4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected); and

5. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call vote).

6:13pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board;

Confirmed: 54-43

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected);
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected);
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected); and
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call vote).

– Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020;

– Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016;

– Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018

6:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This will be the last vote of the day.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit; Confirmed: 97-0.
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2014; Confirmed: 54-43.
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections; Invoked: 79-18.

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2772, Supplemental Appropriations for FY2014 (Flake)

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2773, Supplemental Appropriations for FY2014 (Cornyn-Grassley-McConnell)

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz)

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020;
Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, of Virginia, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016; and
Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018.

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Last Floor Action:9/8
4:19:41 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Last Floor Action: 8/4
10:06:42 A.M. – The Speaker announced that pursuant to the order of the House of today,

the House stands adjourned until noon on Thursday, August 7, 2014,

unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Res. 112, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection

2:00:23 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

2:00:30 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:00:49 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:02:17 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:02:19 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Garcia to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:03:02 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 5, 2014 at 11:49 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 112 without amendment.

2:03:33 P.M.

The House received a communication from Representative Cantor wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2014.

2:03:34 P.M.

ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Cantor, the whole number of the House is 432.

2:03:36 P.M.

H.R. 5078

Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 5078. Agreed to without objection.

2:05:06 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:13:47 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

2:13:57 P.M.

S. 231

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 231 — “To reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp.”

2:14:26 P.M.

S. 231

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:14:27 P.M.

S. 231

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.

2:18:01 P.M.

S. 231

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:18:04 P.M.

S. 231

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:18:15 P.M.

H.R. 4939

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4939 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Valley, California, as the “Neil Havens Post Office”.”

2:18:26 P.M.

H.R. 4939

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:18:28 P.M.

H.R. 4939

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4939.

2:25:51 P.M.

H.R. 4939

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:25:53 P.M.

H.R. 4939

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:26:04 P.M.

H.R. 2819

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2819 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, as the “Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”.”

2:26:35 P.M.

H.R. 2819

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:26:36 P.M.

H.R. 2819

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2819.

2:31:18 P.M.

H.R. 2819

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:31:20 P.M.

H.R. 2819

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:31:34 P.M.

H.R. 5089

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.”

2:31:46 P.M.

H.R. 5089

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:31:48 P.M.

H.R. 5089

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5089.

2:37:26 P.M.

H.R. 5089

2:38:06 P.M.

H.R. 2678

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2678 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the “Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building”.”

2:38:10 P.M.

H.R. 2678

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:38:12 P.M.

H.R. 2678

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2678.

2:44:00 P.M.

H.R. 2678

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Collins (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

2:45:17 P.M.

H.R. 5019

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5019 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the “Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office”.”

2:45:18 P.M.

H.R. 5019

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:45:20 P.M.

H.R. 5019

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5019.

2:51:19 P.M.

H.R. 5019

2:52:05 P.M.

H.R. 4443

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4443 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 Vermilyea Avenue, in New York, New York, as the “Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building”.”

2:52:07 P.M.

H.R. 4443

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:52:09 P.M.

H.R. 4443

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4443.

2:59:31 P.M.

H.R. 4443

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:59:32 P.M.

H.R. 4443

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:00:02 P.M.

H.R. 3957

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3957 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218-10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the “Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building”.”

3:00:03 P.M.

H.R. 3957

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:00:05 P.M.

H.R. 3957

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3957.

3:08:28 P.M.

H.R. 3957

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:08:29 P.M.

H.R. 3957

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:08:41 P.M.

H.R. 78

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 78 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the “George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building”.”

3:08:52 P.M.

H.R. 78

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:08:53 P.M.

H.R. 78

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 78.

3:22:34 P.M.

H.R. 78

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:22:36 P.M.

H.R. 78

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:22:46 P.M.

H.R. 5030

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5030 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13500 SW 250 Street in Princeton, Florida, as the “Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Office Building”.”

3:22:58 P.M.

H.R. 5030

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:22:59 P.M.

H.R. 5030

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5030.

3:31:54 P.M.

H.R. 5030

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:31:56 P.M.

H.R. 5030

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:34:00 P.M.

H.R. 2495

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2495 — “To amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 to improve the high-end computing research and development program of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.”

3:34:01 P.M.

H.R. 2495

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:34:02 P.M.

H.R. 2495

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2495.

3:46:02 P.M.

H.R. 2495

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:46:04 P.M.

H.R. 2495

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:46:18 P.M.

H.R. 5309

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5309 — “To authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.”

3:46:31 P.M.

H.R. 5309

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:46:32 P.M.

H.R. 5309

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.

3:57:33 P.M.

H.R. 5309

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

3:57:35 P.M.

H.R. 5309

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:01:21 P.M.

H.R. 744

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 744 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”

4:02:03 P.M.

H.R. 744

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:02:05 P.M.

H.R. 744

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 744.

4:19:23 P.M.

H.R. 744

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:19:25 P.M.

H.R. 744

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:19:41 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair

5:30:01 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.

5:31:02 P.M.

H.R. 3109

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3109 — “To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes.”

5:31:21 P.M.

H.R. 3109

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:31:24 P.M.

H.R. 3109

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3109.

5:35:56 P.M.

H.R. 3109

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:35:59 P.M.

H.R. 3109

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:36:03 P.M.

H.R. 4283

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4283 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.”

5:36:18 P.M.

H.R. 4283

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:36:20 P.M.

H.R. 4283

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4283.

5:41:39 P.M.

H.R. 4283

5:41:46 P.M.

H.R. 4527

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4527 — “To remove a use restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes.”

5:42:11 P.M.

H.R. 4527

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:42:13 P.M.

H.R. 4527

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4527.

5:47:26 P.M.

H.R. 4527

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:47:28 P.M.

H.R. 4527

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:47:54 P.M.

H.R. 4751

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4751 — “To make technical corrections to Public Law 110-229 to reflect the renaming of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes.”

5:48:11 P.M.

H.R. 4751

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:48:13 P.M.

H.R. 4751

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4751.

5:56:30 P.M.

H.R. 4751

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Young (AK) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:56:44 P.M.

H.J. Res. 120

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 120 — “Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.”

5:57:02 P.M.

H.J. Res. 120

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:57:06 P.M.

H.J. Res. 120

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 120.

6:05:06 P.M.

H.J. Res. 120

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

6:05:13 P.M.

H.J. Res. 120

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:05:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:29 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.

6:30:31 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:30:47 P.M.

H.R. 5089

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.”

6:31:16 P.M.

H.R. 5089

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 481 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.


6:30:47 P.M.	H.R. 5089	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.”
6:57:05 P.M.	H.R. 5089	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 481).
6:57:05 P.M.	H.R. 5089	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:18 P.M.	H.R. 5019	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5019 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the “Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office”.”
7:04:25 P.M.	H.R. 5019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 482).
7:04:25 P.M.	H.R. 5019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:33 P.M.	H.R. 4283	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4283 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.”
7:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4283	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 1 (Roll no. 483).
7:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 4283	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:34 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 715.
7:19:08 P.M.	H.R. 5106	Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5106 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, as the “Philmore Graham Post Office Building”.”
7:19:19 P.M.	H.R. 5106	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 5106	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5106.
7:23:38 P.M.	H.R. 5106	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:40 P.M.	H.R. 5106	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:54 P.M.	H.R. 4189	Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4189 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4000 Leap Road in Hilliard, Ohio, as the “Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”.”
7:24:19 P.M.	H.R. 4189	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:24:22 P.M.	H.R. 4189	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4189.
7:27:39 P.M.	H.R. 4189	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:42 P.M.	H.R. 4189	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:27:47 P.M.	H.R. 4189	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:28:20 P.M.	H.R. 4651	Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4651 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 601 West Baker Road in Baytown, Texas as the “Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr. Memorial Post Office”.”
7:28:56 P.M.	H.R. 4651	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:28:59 P.M.	H.R. 4651	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4651.
7:32:22 P.M.	H.R. 4651	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 4651	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:32:34 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:39:19 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:40:34 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:40:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:40:46 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 9, 2014.