the Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 2/4 ~~~ the House

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:00pm to allow for the bipartisan conference meeting.

During Leader remarks, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015. The Senate is currently in a period of morning business until 12:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30-2pm to the joint caucus luncheon.

As a reminder, Senator McConnell could reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the DHS appropriations bill. We expect he will do that this afternoon (could be in the 2:30pm range). Another message will be sent when we have a better idea of timing and the process that will be required to reconsider the vote

The Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240, with time until 2:45pm equally divided. At 2:45pm we expect to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration. We expect to voice vote the 2 procedural votes that will get us to the reconsideration vote. Therefore, we only expect 1 roll call vote at 2:45pm.

By voice votes, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, and the motion to reconsider to the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240.

2:47pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration;

Not Agreed To: 53-47

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

===========================================================

The House adjourned. 7:10:14 P.M. 2/3

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2015.

Last Floor Action:2/3
10:01:12 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.

10:00:48 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:54 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:12 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.

10:28:31 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:44 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 4.
12:01:06 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dean Curry, Life Center Church, Tacoma, Washington.
12:02:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECH – The Chair recognized Rep. Kilmer for one minute for the purpose of introducing the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Dean Curry.
12:04:54 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2015 at 9:22 a.m.: Appointment to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki); and Appointment to the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
12:05:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by the direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:37:23 P.M.	H. Res. 78	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 78 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 50) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.”
12:42:38 P.M.	H. Res. 78	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 78.
1:40:48 P.M.	H. Res. 78	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 174 (Roll no. 59).
1:49:40 P.M.	H. Res. 78	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 179 (Roll no. 60).
1:49:41 P.M.	H. Res. 78	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:43 P.M.	H.R. 50	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 78. H.R. 50 — “To provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.”
1:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	For H.R. 527, the rule provides for one hour of debate; makes in order as original text the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-3; and makes specified additional amendments in order. For H.R. 50, the rule provides for one hour of debate; provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-4, modified by the amendment printed in Part B of the report shall be considered as adopted. Further specified amendments are in order.
1:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 50	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 78 and Rule XVIII.
1:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 50	The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark E. Amodei to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 50.
2:51:40 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to require an assessment of the effects that a proposed or final rule are expected to have on private property owners, including the use and value of affected property.
2:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed Part C amendment no. 1.
2:55:44 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:18 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cummings, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to strike section 12 of the bill, which would require Federal agencies to conduct a retrospective cost-benefit analysis of any regulation at the request of the Chairman or Ranking Member of a Congressional Committee.
2:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings Part C amendment no. 2.
3:05:34 P.M.	H.R. 50	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded votes and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 3, printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to provide that in the event that the average annual rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains below 5 percent over the first four calendar quarters occurring after the date of enactment of H.R. 50, then the amendments made by H.R. 50 are repealed.
3:06:17 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part C amendment no. 3.
3:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 50	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded votes and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:15:40 P.M.	H.R. 50	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:44:41 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 245 (Roll no. 61).
3:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 62).
3:50:00 P.M.	H.R. 50	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 50.
3:51:03 P.M.	H.R. 50	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 50	The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
3:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 50	Mrs. Bustos moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
3:51:55 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section titled Stopping Sexual Predators, Domestic Violence, and Rape.
4:00:15 P.M.	H.R. 50	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:07:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 239 (Roll no. 63).
4:07:49 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives as well as those who were injured in the tragic train crash in Valhalla, NY.
4:16:25 P.M.	H.R. 50	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 – 173 (Roll no. 64).
4:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 50	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:28 P.M.		Mr. Duffy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 5. Agreed to without objection.
4:17:49 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:22:45 P.M.		Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney.
4:24:14 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 the situation in or in relation to Cote d’Ivoire – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-6).
4:25:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.