There seems to be a never-ending insatiable desire for war among far too many of our leaders in Washington these days. No lack of advice exists for spreading more military mayhem in the Middle East, be it in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan or that most recent member of Bush’s Axis of Evil to become the target of the animosity of hawks everywhere from Congress to Netanyahu – Iran. The vast majority of Republican Senators even went so far as to sign a letter to the leaders of that country not to get their hopes up about a deal with the US and other world powers concerning their nuclear program and sanctions levied on them because of it. They tried to gum up the works by threatening to nix it in the Senate.
The desire of Congress to become involved in foreign affairs and potential or actual wars is their right…
The Senate stands adjourned until the following dates and times to convene for pro forma session only with no business being conducted:
Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00pm (committee reporting day between 2:00 – 4:00pm); and
Thursday, May 28 at 8:30am.
When the Senate adjourns on May 28th it will stand adjourned until 4:00pm on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act. Roll call votes are possible after 6:00pm during Sunday’s session.
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Last Floor Action: 5/26 3:05:16 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2015.
3:00:00 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:40 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:00:59 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
3:01:40 P.M.
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 273, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings stands approved.
3:02:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Amash to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:02:50 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 May 22, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1463 and H.R. 2496, without amendment.
3:03:25 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 May 26, 2015 at 9:54 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 802 and H.R. 2353, without amendment.
3:05:16 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2015.
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