The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 18, 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 the 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 human trafficking.

As a reminder, Senator McConnell filed cloture (again) on the committee-reported substitute amendment to S.178 and on the underlying bill. The filing deadline for all first-degree amendments to the committee-reported substitute and the underlying bill is 1:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18. The cloture vote on the substitute would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday. Senator McConnell also entered a motion to reconsider today’s failed cloture votes and could reconsider those at any point.

2:08pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment to S.178, Trafficking, upon reconsideration. We expect one roll call vote expected at this time.

Not agreed to: 57-41.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the committee-reported substitute amendment to S.178, upon reconsideration; not agreed to: 57-41.

Legislative Business

Began the rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.1191, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:40 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.

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Cresent Hardy to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 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.

12:00:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 18.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Mark Gooden, Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, Johnson City, Tennessee
12:03:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 P.M.	H. Res. 155	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 155 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:04:34 P.M.	H. Res. 155	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:04:38 P.M.	H. Res. 155	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:32:16 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Bob Goodlatte. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Goodlatte notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents by the United States District Court and that after consulation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance is not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:32:45 P.M.	H.R. 1030	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 138. H.R. 1030 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
12:32:50 P.M.	H.R. 1030	For each measure, resolution provides one hour of general debate; makes specified amendments in order; and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
12:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 1030	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 138 and Rule XVIII.
12:33:00 P.M.	H.R. 1030	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:33:12 P.M.	H.R. 1030	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1030.
1:21:35 P.M.	H.R. 1030	An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-37 to authorize $250 million for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019.
1:22:01 P.M.	H.R. 1030	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 138, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards Part B amendment No. 1.
1:32:23 P.M.	H.R. 1030	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Edwards amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Edwards demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:32:39 P.M.	H.R. 1030	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kennedy, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-37 to allow the EPA to use all peer-reviewed scientific publications.
1:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 1030	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 138, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy Part B amendment No. 2.
1:41:51 P.M.	H.R. 1030	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kennedy amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kennedy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:09:19 P.M.	H.R. 1030	On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 254 (Roll no. 122).
2:14:03 P.M.	H.R. 1030	On agreeing to the Kennedy amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 231 (Roll no. 123).
2:14:09 P.M.	H.R. 1030	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1030.
2:14:56 P.M.	H.R. 1030	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 1030	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:16:48 P.M.	H.R. 1030	Mr. Takai moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2:17:17 P.M.	H.R. 1030	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takai 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 at the end of the bill pertaining to protecting taxpayers from science promoted by polluting companies, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
2:26:30 P.M.	H.R. 1030	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 1030	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 124).
2:40:07 P.M.	H.R. 1030	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 175 (Roll no. 125).
2:40:08 P.M.	H.R. 1030	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:40:28 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 19. Agreed to without objection.
2:41:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:50:48 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:51:34 P.M.		Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:51:41 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 19, 2015.

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