Monthly Archives: September 2015

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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 9/17 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, September 17, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61, the legislative vehicle for the Congressional disapproval of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement, with the time until 11:00am equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, there will be up to 3 roll call votes:

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); if cloture is not invoked, then
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval); if cloture is not invoked, then
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.61, Hire More Heroes Act.

If any cloture motions are invoked, the Senate would then begin to burn up to 30 hours of post-cloture time. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments is 10:30am.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); not invoked: 53-45.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval); not invoked: 56-42.

Legislative Business

Passed Cal.#227, S.1090, Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

Passed Cal.#228, S.1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015

Passed H.R.719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015, with Thune amendment

Adopted S.Res.253, A resolution welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.

Adopted S.Res.259, honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21,2015

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

 

Executive Calendar #248,  Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware, for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili, resigned.

Executive Calendar #301, Sim Farar, of California, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2015

Executive Calendar #302, Sim Farar, of California, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2018.

Executive Calendar #303, William Joseph Hybl, of Colorado, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2015.

Executive Calendar #304, William Joseph Hybl, of Colorado, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2018.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 18, 2015

Last Floor Action:
 9:16:57 A.M. -H.R. 3504
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3504.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 17, 2015

 Last Floor Action:
 10:00:42 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.
10:00:34 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:37 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick W. Allen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 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.

11:02:39 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:01:06 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
12:01:30 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brondon Reems, Center of Hope Community Church, Oakland, California
12:03:01 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Garrett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:18 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by announcement of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:03:19 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 September 17, 2015 at 9:05 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 70, H. Con. Res. 73, and H. Con. Res. 74.
12:34:42 P.M. H. Res. 420 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:37:54 P.M. H. Res. 420 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 420.
1:19:55 P.M. H. Res. 420 An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), to waive the requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, or September 25, 2015.
1:20:38 P.M. H. Res. 420 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 420, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question and on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:21:33 P.M. H. Res. 421 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 421 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.”
1:24:21 P.M. H. Res. 421 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 421.
2:28:29 P.M. H. Res. 421 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 421, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceeding on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:28:52 P.M. H. Res. 420 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:59:14 P.M. H. Res. 420 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 497).
3:00:25 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a letter from Mr. Steven S. Sandvoss, Executive Director, State Board of Elections for the State of Illinois, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held September 10, 2015, the Honorable Darin LaHood was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth Congressional District, State of Illinois.
3:01:01 P.M. ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Darin LaHood, Eighteenth District, Illinois, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
3:02:20 P.M. The Dean of the Illinois delegation, Representative Luis Gutierrez, addressed the House and introduced Representative Darin LaHood, Eighteenth District, Illinois.
3:08:21 P.M. ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Illinois, the whole number of the House is 435.
3:09:46 P.M. H. Res. 420 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
3:18:08 P.M. H. Res. 420 On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 187 (Roll no. 498).
3:25:21 P.M. H. Res. 420 On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 499).
3:25:22 P.M. H. Res. 420 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:27:01 P.M. H.R. 758 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. H.R. 758 — “To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.”
3:27:06 P.M. H.R. 758 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
3:27:33 P.M. H.R. 758 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 758.
4:24:07 P.M. H.R. 758 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:24:51 P.M. H.R. 758 Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4:25:18 P.M. H.R. 758 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene 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 Equal Pay for Women.
4:31:30 P.M. H.R. 758 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:02:56 P.M. H.R. 758 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 239 (Roll no. 500).
5:12:35 P.M. H.R. 758 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 185 (Roll no. 501).
5:12:36 P.M. H.R. 758 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:37 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 421 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:12:56 P.M. H. Res. 421 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 421 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.”
5:20:37 P.M. H. Res. 421 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 183 (Roll no. 502).
5:29:30 P.M. H. Res. 421 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 179 (Roll no. 503).
5:29:30 P.M. H. Res. 421 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:35 P.M. H. Res. 408 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 421, H. Res. 408 is laid on the table.
5:30:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:57:57 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:00:58 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1090, S. 1580, and H.R. 719 amended.
7:01:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
7:17:00 P.M. Ms. Clark (MA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:17:04 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:06 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 18, 2015.
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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 9/16 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour, with the Republicans controlling the first half and Democrats controlling the final half. Following morning business the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61, the legislative vehicle for the Congressional disapproval of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement, with the time until 12:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder, this evening the Senate tabled the amendment tree and Senator McConnell offered amendment #2656 (prohibits removal of Iran sanctions unless 4 political hostages are released and Iran formally recognizes the State of Israel as a sovereign and independent state) to McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval) to H.J.Res.61, and other date change amendments to fill the amendment tree.

Senator McConnell filed cloture motions on:

–          McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist),

–          McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval), and

–          H.J.Res.61, Hire More Heroes Act.

Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote on the McConnell amendment #2656 would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, September 17. If cloture is not invoked, there would be an immediate cloture vote on the McConnell amendment #2640. If cloture is not invoked on SA #2640, there would be an immediate cloture vote on H.J.Res.61. If cloture is invoked on any of these items, there would be up to 30 hours for debate.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to SA #2640 and the joint resolution is 2:30pm tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16. Amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order post-cloture.

WRAP UP

No Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.242, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health, as amended.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.70, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.73, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.74, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act (Cardin).

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.36, Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Republican request).

No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 16, 2015

Last Floor Action:
 2:20:32 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.

12:00:10 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:42 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:50 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:14:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:37 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
2:00:40 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:55 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:59 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ashford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:20 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:19:42 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 September 16, 2015 at 9:23 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2036.
2:20:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.
2:19:42 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 September 16, 2015 at 9:23 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2036.
2:20:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.
3:00:14 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
3:00:19 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:00:53 P.M. H.R. 23 Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:01:16 P.M. H.R. 23 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 23.
3:11:34 P.M. H.R. 23 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:11:35 P.M. H.R. 23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:25 P.M. H.R. 720 Mr. Katko moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:12:35 P.M. H.R. 720 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 720.
3:26:13 P.M. H.R. 720 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:26:14 P.M. H.R. 720 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:27:24 P.M. H.R. 487 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 487 — “To allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands.”
3:27:36 P.M. H.R. 487 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:38 P.M. H.R. 487 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 487.
3:31:58 P.M. H.R. 487 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:32:00 P.M. H.R. 487 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:37 P.M. H.R. 959 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 959 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.”
3:32:49 P.M. H.R. 959 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:51 P.M. H.R. 959 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 959.
3:40:52 P.M. H.R. 959 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:54 P.M. H.R. 959 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:55 P.M. H.R. 1214 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1214 — “To amend the Small Tracts Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange small parcels of National Forest System land to enhance the management of the National Forest System, to resolve minor encroachments, and for other purposes.”
3:41:28 P.M. H.R. 1214 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:41:31 P.M. H.R. 1214 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1214.
3:45:59 P.M. H.R. 1214 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:46:02 P.M. H.R. 1289 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1289 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.”
3:46:55 P.M. H.R. 1289 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:57 P.M. H.R. 1289 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1289.
3:53:58 P.M. H.R. 1289 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:59 P.M. H.R. 1289 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:54:00 P.M. H.R. 1554 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1554 — “To require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.”
3:54:28 P.M. H.R. 1554 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:30 P.M. H.R. 1554 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1554.
3:59:59 P.M. H.R. 1554 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:01 P.M. H.R. 1554 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:02 P.M. H.R. 1949 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1949 — “To provide for the consideration and submission of site and design proposals for the National Liberty Memorial approved for establishment in the District of Columbia.”
4:00:35 P.M. H.R. 1949 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:36 P.M. H.R. 1949 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
4:07:22 P.M. H.R. 1949 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:07:24 P.M. H.R. 2791 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2791 — “To require that certain Federal lands be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of certain Indian tribes in Oregon, and for other purposes.”
4:08:08 P.M. H.R. 2791 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:12 P.M. H.R. 2791 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2791.
4:13:39 P.M. H.R. 2791 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:41 P.M. H.R. 2791 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:14:02 P.M. S. 501 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 501 — “To make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.”
4:14:12 P.M. S. 501 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:14:14 P.M. S. 501 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 501.
4:16:11 P.M. S. 501 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:13 P.M. S. 501 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:13 P.M. S. 230 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 230 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska.”
4:16:40 P.M. S. 230 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:42 P.M. S. 230 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 230.
4:21:21 P.M. S. 230 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:22 P.M. S. 230 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:54 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:31:10 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
6:31:26 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:11 P.M. H.R. 1214 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1214 — “To amend the Small Tracts Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange small parcels of National Forest System land to enhance the management of the National Forest System, to resolve minor encroachments, and for other purposes.”
7:16:44 P.M. H.R. 1214 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 – 0 (Roll no. 495).
7:16:44 P.M. H.R. 1214 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:53 P.M. H.R. 1949 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1949 — “To provide for the consideration and submission of site and design proposals for the National Liberty Memorial approved for establishment in the District of Columbia.”
7:22:53 P.M. H.R. 1949 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 496).
7:22:53 P.M. H.R. 1949 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:32 P.M. Mr. Amodei asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Thursday, September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in Joint Meeting Pope Francis of the Holy See. Agreed to without objection.
7:23:52 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:24:12 P.M. H.R. 2223 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2223 — “To authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
7:24:27 P.M. H.R. 2223 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:24:29 P.M. H.R. 2223 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2223.
7:28:46 P.M. H.R. 2223 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:54 P.M. H.R. 2223 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:29:08 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:39:04 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:31:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:04:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
10:04:11 P.M. Ms. Foxx filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 420 and H. Res. 421.
10:05:00 P.M. Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:05:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:04 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2015.

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On National Security, GOP Candidates Are “Wannabes With Little In Common” With Reagan

As the debate draws nearer, the GOP candidates for president are scrambling to out-Reagan each other. However, their actions, including on national security issues, do not align with the Gipper, as a new report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund highlights. To be clear, Reagan’s foreign policy record is far from perfect. But there is a stark difference between Reagan and the extremism of the GOP candidates on foreign policy. Despite his foreign policy rhetoric, Reagan was actually open to negotiating with his enemies and supported treaties created by previous presidents. Here are two ways Reagan differs from today’s extreme GOP.

Reagan negotiated with his enemies on nuclear arms.

Reagan negotiated with the Soviet Union and he held multiple summits with the Soviet Union’s General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. Despite their differences, the two men signed the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty eliminating an entire category of nuclear missiles. As the Reagan Foundation puts it, “the unlikely pairing of a devoted anti-Communist advocate of capitalism with a dyed-in-the-wool Marxist resulted not only in the most significant arms reduction treaty in history, but in a permanent change in U.S.-Soviet relations.”

Current GOP candidates have veered far from Reagan’s stance toward negotiations and have instead taken extreme positions. Scott Walker declared, “I will put in place crippling economic sanctions on Iran and I will convince our allies to do the same.” And former Gov. Huckabee said he would consider using “military force, to topple the terrorist Iranian regime” if he were president.

Reagan upheld treaties from previous presidents.

As president, Reagan upheld Nixon’s SALT I treaty and Carter’s SALT II treaty, despite the fact SALT II wasn’t even ratified by the Senate. In contrast, many GOP candidates have said they would not uphold the Iran deal, even though the deal is the best option we have to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuke. Gov. Walker, Fiorina, and Sen. Rubio even committed to ripping up the deal on the first day of their presidency. Not to be outdone, Sens. Cruz, Paul, and Rubio undermined President Obama’s negotiations by signing a letter to the leaders of Iran advising them that the president has no authority to negotiate with them.

Though GOP candidates love to love Reagan, these staunch differences in approach to national security prove they aren’t following in his footsteps. Lawrence Korb, the assistant Secretary of Defense under Reagan, sums it up well: in reality, the current GOP candidates are “wannabes with little in common” with Reagan.

BOTTOM LINE: In Wednesday’s debate, GOP candidates will most likely compete to be viewed as the heir to Ronald Reagan’s legacy. But these are not Reagan Republicans. Their extreme positions on the Iran deal and other issues show that they all lack the pragmatism and penchant for compromise that allowed the 40th president to appeal beyond his conservative base.

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votingThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, September 11, 2015, for a pro forma session with no business conducted. When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will stand adjourned until 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

Tomorrow morning, Friday, September 11, at 8:46 a.m., the United States Congress will recognize Patriot Day by observing a campus-wide moment of silence. There will be no official gathering for the Moment of Silence.

On Tuesday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61, the legislative vehicle for the Congressional disapproval of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement. The time until 6:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. The cloture vote on the McConnell substitute amendment #2640 will occur at 6:00pm.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #2640 to H.J.Res.61, Iran resolution of disapproval; not invoked: 56-42.

Legislative Business

Passed S.2036, to suspend the current compensation packages for the chief executive officers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.245, designating the week beginning September 13, 2015, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”.

Adopted S.Res.254, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.255, designating the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Adopted S.Res.256, designating September 2015 as “School Bus Safety Month”.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act (Cardin).

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.36, Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Republican request).

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
 3:02:46 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 16, 2015.

3:00:11 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:23 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:00:42 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
3:02:07 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:02:11 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:02:46 P.M

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The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 16, 2015.