~ February 27,2015 DHS shutdown deadline ~

Will Republicans let DHS shutdown?

 btw #MitchMcconnell is in charge of the Senate, contrary to what Boehner is telling America ~ Ask Republicans what amendments or poison pills have they attached that causes DNC problems?

Shutdown&Security Vs Immigration

Dems are calling for a so-called “clean” DHS funding bill free of any controversial GOP riders targeting President Obama’s executive immigration actions.

The Senate stands adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted, on the following dates and times:

Monday, February 16, 2015 at 4:45pm and

Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:00am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 19, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 23, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, Senator Hoeven will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell Address. Following the reading, the Senate will recess until 4:30pm and upon reconvening will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240 (DHS approps). At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240.

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Last Floor Action:
12:22:42 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 17, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
9:17:09 A.M. -H.R. 636
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 636.

9:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:34 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. LaMalfa demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. LaMalfa objected to the voice vote based on the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:03:01 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:11 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.
9:16:18 A.M.	H.R. 636	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 101. H.R. 636 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes.”
9:16:23 A.M.	H.R. 636	The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 644 and H.R. 636 under closed rules.
9:17:09 A.M.	H.R. 636	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 636.

10:30:58 A.M.	H.R. 636	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:31:24 A.M.	H.R. 636	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
10:31:43 A.M.	H.R. 636	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to extend the tax provisions in the underlying bill for one year in order for comprehensive tax reform to address these provisions. It also would prevent these three temporary tax provisions from permanently adding to the deficit, as opposed to the permanent extension in the underlying legislation that costs $79.2 billion and puts further pressure on the United States domestic discretionary priorities, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
10:40:48 A.M.	H.R. 636	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:07:50 A.M.	H.R. 636	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 – 241 (Roll no. 81).
11:15:02 A.M.	H.R. 636	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 – 142 (Roll no. 82).
11:15:03 A.M.	H.R. 636	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:16:04 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
11:23:36 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 158, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
11:23:58 A.M.		Mr. Russell asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February, 13, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, and that the order of the House of January 6, 2015, regarding morning-hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
11:24:00 A.M.		United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Turner, Mr. Johnson of OH, Mr. Miller of FL, Mr. Marino, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Cook and Mr. Kinzinger of IL.
11:24:10 A.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy: Mr. Pompeo and Mr. Womack.
11:25:05 A.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy – Pusuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy: Mr. Young of IN and Mr. Rooney of FL.
11:25:30 A.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy – Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy: Mr. Smith of NE.
11:26:00 A.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9355(a),and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy: Mr. Lamborn and Ms. McSally.
11:27:00 A.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. King of NY.
11:28:24 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:42:51 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:22:34 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:22:41 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:22:42 P.M.		The House adjournedpursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 17, 2015.

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