Monthly Archives: May 2015

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Friday in Bothell: Tell Rep. DelBene Please “Don’t Walk Away from Workers”


Host: Gillian L.

Where: Rep. DelBene’s office, Bothell

When: Friday at 12:00 p.m.

What: Join us at Rep. Delbene’s office to ask her to vote no on fast track Trade Promotion Authority. Currently before Congress, this bill would pave the way for quick passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a secretive trade deal referred to as “NAFTA on steroids.” Rep. DelBene has not yet said that we can count on her vote against fast track, so we’ll deliver shoes with the message “Don’t walk away from workers.” Bring an old pair of shoes if you have them! 

 
Can you join us in Bothell on Friday?
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Help The Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon Take a Bite out of Chick-fil-A’s Animal Cruelty

Sam Simon and Mercy For Animals
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the Senate CONGRESS 5/7 the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, with the time until the cloture vote equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. The cloture vote on the Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) will be at 10:30am. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 10:00am.

Next Senate Scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2015

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) to H.R.1191; invoked: 93-6.
  2. Passage of H.R.1191, as amended; passed: 98-1.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.175, recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States.

Executive Business

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) to H.R.1191; invoked: 93-6.
  2. Passage of H.R.1191, as amended; passed: 98-1.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.175, recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States.

Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of May 05, 2015

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2015.

11:30:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:30:15 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:30:44 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Anthony Craig Diocese of Duluth, Pequot Lakes, MN.
11:32:01 A.M. Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 223, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:32:06 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:32:27 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 4, 2015 at 2:47 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 665.
11:33:22 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 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2015.

 

 

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the Senate CONGRESS 5/6 the House


capitol33The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Democrats controlling the second half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.

As a reminder, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Corker-Cardin amendment #1140 (substitute) and on the underlying bill, H.R.1191. The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 1:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, May 7.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed by voice vote Calendar #32, S.125, Bulletproof Vest Grant Program Reauthorization Act, with Lee amendment #1214 (reduces the authorization from $30 million to $25 million).

Passed Calendar #61, S.1124, WIOA Improvement Act, with Alexander/Murray substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.170, Travel and Tourism.

Adopted S.Res.171, National Charter Schools.

Adopted S.Res.172, Small Business Week.

Adopted S.Res.173, Syria.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action: 5/5
11:33:22 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 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2015.

11:30:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:30:15 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:30:44 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Anthony Craig Diocese of Duluth, Pequot Lakes, MN.
11:32:01 A.M. Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 223, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:32:06 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:32:27 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 4, 2015 at 2:47 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 665.
11:33:22 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 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2015.

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