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the Senate CONGRESS the House

09/11/2015 Nativegrl77

The 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.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 11, 2015

Last Floor Action:
12:47:33 P.M. – COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer to yield to Mr. McCarthy (CA) for a colloquy on the upcoming schedule for the House during the next week.

9:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:43 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Bustos to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:18 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:19:41 A.M.	H.R. 3460	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 412. H.R. 3460 — “To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.”
9:19:46 A.M.	H.R. 3460	Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R. 3460; and H.R. 3461.
9:20:00 A.M.	H.R. 3460	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 412, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.R. 3460.
12:05:39 P.M.	H.R. 3460	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 3460	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3460 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until after completion of the roll call vote on H.R. 3461.
12:06:02 P.M.	H.R. 3461	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on H.R. 3461 which had been postponed from Thursday, September 10, 2015.
12:06:14 P.M.	H.R. 3461	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3461 — “To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran.”
12:31:53 P.M.	H.R. 3461	On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 493).
12:31:54 P.M.	H.R. 3461	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 3460	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3460 — “To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.”
12:46:25 P.M.	H.R. 3460	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 494).
12:46:26 P.M.	H.R. 3460	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:47:33 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer to yield to Mr. McCarthy (CA) for a colloquy on the upcoming schedule for the House during the next week.

1:08:08 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 11, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
1:08:09 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 12 Noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, for Morning Hour Debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:08:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:16:50 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:26:27 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1629 and S. 1461.
1:27:44 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:27:54 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:27:55 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on September 15, 2015.

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It’s Hurricane Season … check out the SBA

09/10/2015 Nativegrl77

SBA Resources for Disaster Preparedness

When disaster strikes it can be devastating for home and business owners. This week we are highlighting the resources SBA offers to prepare and manage your business before and after a hurricane >> Read more

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09/10/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.250 until 9:30am on Thursday, September 10, 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. Debate will be structured with alternating one hour blocks controlled by the two Leaders or their designees until 4:00pm; the Republicans will control the first hour starting at 10:00am.

As a reminder, during Wednesday session of the Senate, Senator McConnell filed cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #2640 and on H.J.Res.61. The cloture motion would ripen on Friday, but Senator McConnell said he is hopeful we’ll be able to get consent to have the vote tomorrow afternoon.

As a result of cloture being filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and underlying joint resolution is 1:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, September 10. Amendments must be germane and timely filed if cloture were to be invoked.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #2640 to H.J.Res.61, Iran resolution of disapproval; not invoked: 58-42.

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #188, S.1461 – to provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals.

Passed Calendar #190, S.1629 – DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Act of 2015.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:28:15 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
12:36:42 P.M. -H. Res. 412
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 412.

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David Young to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:24 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.
10:54:55 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1603, and S. 349. Senate agreed to S. Res. 250.
10:54:56 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:13:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
12:01:07 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
12:02:39 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Mimi Walters of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:17 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.
12:33:58 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 9, 2015 at 9:42 a.m.: Appointments: Congressional Award Board and Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China.
12:34:25 P.M.	H. Res. 412	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 412 — “Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.”
12:36:42 P.M.	H. Res. 412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 412.

1:50:40 P.M.	H. Res. 412	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:17:05 P.M.	H. Res. 412	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 186 (Roll no. 491).
2:17:05 P.M.	H. Res. 412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:17:21 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, is to continue in effect for an additional year – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-58).
2:20:00 P.M.	H. Res. 411	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 412 . H. Res. 411 — “Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.”
2:20:05 P.M.	H. Res. 411	Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R. 3460; and H.R. 3461.
2:20:16 P.M.	H. Res. 411	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 412, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Res. 411.
4:57:32 P.M.	H. Res. 411	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:23:17 P.M.	H. Res. 411	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 186 (Roll no. 492).
5:23:17 P.M.	H. Res. 411	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:27:06 P.M.	H.R. 3461	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 412. H.R. 3461 — “To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran.”
5:27:11 P.M.	H.R. 3461	Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R. 3460; and H.R. 3461.
5:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 3461	DEBATE – The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 3461.
9:00:51 P.M.	H.R. 3461	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:00:59 P.M.	H.R. 3461	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3461 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
9:02:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:52:34 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:52:39 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:52:45 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 11, 2015.

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When a business mistreats their employees: justice for Kenneth Davenport … Arby’s

09/09/2015 Nativegrl77

A police association just attacked a Black teenager working at Arby’s. They said he refused to serve a police officer, demanded he be fired.

Arby admits he didn’t do it but suspended him anyway. Demand that Arby’s apologize and let Kenneth Davenport get back to work.

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the Senate CONGRESS 9/9 the House

09/09/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 9, 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. The time until 12:30pm will be 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.

The time from 2:15pm until 7:00pm will also be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees, and that the time from 5:00—6:00pm will be controlled by the Democrats and from 6:00—7:00pm will be controlled by the Republicans.

WRAP UP

No Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #178, S.349, to empower individuals with disabilities to establish their own supplemental needs trusts.

Passed Calendar #196, S.1603, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015, with Johnson substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.250, relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former U.S. Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:28:15 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2015.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 09, 2015

Last Floor Action:
12:32:09 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:00:10 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:18 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Carlos Curbelo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:36 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.

11:06:19 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:43 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 9.

12:01:00 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Michaels, Serve and Protect, Brentwood, Tennessee.

12:02:32 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:02:35 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:03:01 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.

12:32:09 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:27:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 9.
10:27:34 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 412.
10:28:06 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:28:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:28:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2015.