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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 11, 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.

At 5:00pm, there will be up to 30 minutes of debate prior to a roll call vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.16, stating the policy of the U.S. regarding the release of U.S. citizens in Iran. If all time is used, the vote would occur at approximately 5:30pm.

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Last Floor Action:
11:07:45 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 223.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 12, 2015 for Morning-Hour Debate.

11:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dominic Langevin, OP, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC.
11:01:14 A.M.		Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 223, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:01:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:10 A.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 May 6, 2015 at 9:18 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the Conference Report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11.
11:02:15 A.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 May 7, 2015 at 11:50 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1124 and S. 125.
11:03:00 A.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 May 7, 2015 at 4:26 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1191 with amendments.
11:03:20 A.M.		The House received a communication from Margarita Almanza. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Almanza notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that after consultation with counsel, she will make the determinations required by Rule VIII.
11:04:20 A.M.		The House received a communication from Genevieve Dejean, Constituent Services Specialist. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Dejean notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
11:04:40 A.M.		Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History – Pursuant to Section 3056 of the Carl Levin and Howard “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015 (Public Law 113-291), the Minority Leader appointed Ms. Emily Rafferty (NY) and Ms. Pat Mitchell (GA).
11:05:41 A.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Bud Shuster. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize two prospectuses, including one construction prospectus and one alteration prospectus included in the General Services Administration’s FY 2014 and FY 2015 Capital Investment Leasing programs. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastucture on April 30, 2015 are enclosed.
11:07:45 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 223. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 12, 2015 for Morning-Hour Debate.