The Senate stands adjourned and will convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times unless the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.44, the adjournment resolution:

–           Monday, September 22^nd at 4:00pm

–           Thursday, September 25^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, September 29^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 2^nd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 6^th at 2:00pm

–           Thursday, October 9^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 13^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 16^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 20^th at 10:15am

–           Thursday, October 23^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 27^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 30^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 3^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, November 6^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 10^th at 12:00 noon

When the Senate adjourns on November 10, it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.  However, if the Senate receives a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.44, it will stand adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, October 15^th for a pro forma session only and that following the pro forma session, the Senate will adjourn until Wednesday, November 12, at 2:00pm;

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 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 and vote on cloture on the nominations of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, and on Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

Committees are authorized to report Legislative and Executive matters on Wednesday, October 1st from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

Prior to the cloture vote on the Moss nomination, Senator Reid filed cloture on 3 Georgia district judge nominations, withdrew the motion to proceed to the Marketplace and Internet Fairness Act, and then moved to proceed to and filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2609, USA Freedom Act. Senators will be notified when the cloture votes are scheduled.

 

Cloture motions filed:

• Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia (2 hours for debate);
• Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia (2 hours for debate);
• Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to e U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia (2 hours for debate); and
• Motion to proceed to Calendar #499, S.2685, USA Freedom Act.

 

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, next week.  Following Leader remarks on Tuesday, November 18^th, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #371, S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. There will be up to 6 hours of debate equally divided between opponents and proponents. Upon the use, or yielding back of time, the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of S.2280. No amendments, motions or points of order are in order to the bill prior to the vote on passage. The vote on passage is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. Further, if the Senate passes S.2280, and has received or receives from the House a bill that is identical to S.2280, then the House bill be read three times and passed, with no intervening action or debate.

5:43pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia;

Invoked: 53-45

Next vote: Cloture on the nomination of Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

6:09pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

Invoked: 67-30

Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent that the Senate vitiate cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant bill; that following the disposition of the Moss and May nominations, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment; and that following the disposition of S.1086, the HELP committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R.2083, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act, and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of H.R.2083.

Senator Harkin objected.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Randolph Moss to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia; Invoked: 53-45.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Leigh Martin May to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Invoked: 67-30.

 

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.576: National Day of Writing

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.4

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:30:07 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:07:59 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 44. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

2:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:33 P.M.		Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on the legislative day of November 13, 2014 or November 14, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule 15. Agreed to without objection. Agreed to without objection.
2:03:04 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:05 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 U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 23, 2014, at 2:23 p.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the National Council on Disability.
2:04:05 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 U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 29, 2014, at 10:13 a.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development and the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
2:05:05 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 U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 21, 2014, at 10:50 a.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.
2:06:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Mr. Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in connection with a matter now pending before the grand jury. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:07:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Allyson Y. Schwartz, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Schwartz notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Department of the Army, Office of Staff Judge Advocate, for documents in a criminal case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:08:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Lee Terry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Terry notified the House that he had received a deposition subpoena for documents issued by the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, in connection with a civil matter now pending before that court. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:09:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Stephen E. Stockman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Stockman notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:10:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Donny Ferguson, Senior Communications and Policy Advisor. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ferguson notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investigation. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:11:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Kristine O. Brakstad, Executive Assistant and Scheduler. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Brakstad notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investgation. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:12:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Printus LeBlanc, Legislative Assistant. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. LeBlanc notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investigation. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:13:05 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to Iran, declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2014. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-172).
2:22:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
4:00:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:38 P.M.	H.R. 4194	Mr. Issa moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4194	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 4194.
4:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 4194	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.
4:11:45 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Mr. Issa moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:12:09 P.M.	H.R. 1233	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1233.
4:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 1233	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:24 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5266 — “To reauthorize the National Estuary Programs, and for other purposes.”
4:24:47 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:49 P.M.	H.R. 5266	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5266.
4:35:59 P.M.	H.R. 5266	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:01 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:38 P.M.	S. 1934	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1934 — “To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse back to Teton County, Wyoming.”
4:36:59 P.M.	S. 1934	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:01 P.M.	S. 1934	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934.
4:41:42 P.M.	S. 1934	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:43 P.M.	S. 1934	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:42:07 P.M.	S. 898	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 898 — “To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation.”
4:42:18 P.M.	S. 898	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:42:19 P.M.	S. 898	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 898.
4:51:28 P.M.	S. 898	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:30 P.M.	S. 898	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:08 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
6:30:09 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4194	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 – 0 (Roll no. 516).
6:55:33 P.M.	H.R. 4194	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:57 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Kimberly M. Guadagno, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of State, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Donald W. Norcross was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of New Jersey.
6:56:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Kim Strach, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Alma Adams was elected Representative to Congress for the Twelfth Congressional District, State of North Carolina.
6:57:45 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Edgardo Cortes, Commissioner, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Dave A. Brat was elected Representative to Congress for the Seventh Congressional District, Commonwealth of Virginia.
6:59:39 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Donald W. Norcross of the First District of New Jersey be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
6:59:40 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Coble asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Alma Adams of the Twelfth District of North Carolina be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
7:00:41 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Dave A. Brat of the Seventh District of Virginia be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
7:01:06 P.M.		OATH-OF-OFFICE – The Speaker of the House administered the Oath-of-Office to Representative-Elect Alma Adams of the Twelfth District of North Carolina, Representative-Elect Dave A. Brat of the Seventh District of Virginia, and Representative-Elect Donald W. Norcross of the First District of New Jersey.
7:16:07 P.M.		WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Speaker announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath to Representative Adams of North Carolina, Representative Dave A. Brat of Virginia, and Representative Donald W. Norcross of New Jersey the whole number of the House was 435.
7:18:15 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 748.
7:20:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:49:30 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:49:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:35 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2014.

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