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the Senate ~~ CONGRES 3/11 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour, with the Democrats controlling the first half and Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.

Amendments pending to S.178:

  1. Portman amendment #270 (identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking)
  2. Portman amendment #271 (definition of “homeless person”)

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking. Currently 2 Portman amendments are pending to the bill. Discussions on a path forward are ongoing; however, no votes are scheduled at this time.

Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Toomey amendment #285 (school employee background checks). Senator Brown objected.

Senator Vitter proposed (a second degree) amendment #284 (citizenship) to Portman #271.

 

Amendments pending to S.178:

Amendments pending to S.178:

The Senate will recess from 4-5pm to allow for a Republican conference meeting.

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

At 1:30pm tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

 

  • Executive Calendar #20, Christopher A. Hart, of Colorado, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (roll call vote).
  • Executive Calendar #16, Tho Dinh-Zarr, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (voice vote)

 

There will be 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed. We expect a roll call vote on the Hart nomination and a voice vote on the Dinh-Zarr nomination. If all time is used, the first vote would begin at approximately 2:00pm.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Executive Business

 

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Last Floor Action: 3/10
12:02:21 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

12:00:08 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:35 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Sina, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, McLean, VA
12:00:36 P.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 134, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:01:16 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:21 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

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