the Senate ~~~ The 114th CONGRESS 1/9 ~~~ ruled by The House

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, January 12, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1, the Keystone bill. The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

5:30pm—1 roll call vote

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1, the Keystone bill.

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Last Floor Action:1/8
10:28:48 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:00:22 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:29 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, DC
9:01:40 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:43 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Marino to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:59 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:09 A.M.		READING OF THE CONSTITUTION – Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 5, the Chair recognized the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, for the reading of the Constitution.
10:27:40 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 26 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 2.
10:28:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

11:04:21 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 9.
11:04:38 A.M.	H.R. 3	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 19. H.R. 3 — “To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
11:04:43 A.M.	H.R. 3	Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the bills are waived. The bills shall be considered as read.
11:05:02 A.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.
12:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:16 P.M.	H.R. 3	Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
12:22:40 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with up to ten minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which would require TransCanada, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline, to certify to the President that the oil or other products derived from Canadian oil sands that are transported through the pipeline will be treated similarly to conventional crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
12:32:33 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 3	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 15).
12:58:11 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
1:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 3	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 – 153, 1 Present (Roll no. 16).
1:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:14:12 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Rep. Hoyer for the purpose of inquiring into the schedule for the House during the week of Jan. 12, 2015.
1:27:42 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 9, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:28:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:41:27 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:02:16 P.M.		Mr. Jolly moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:02:27 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:02:28 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 12, 2015.