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Schedule for Monday, September 19, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, September 19, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.5325, the legislative vehicle for the short-term CR. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to …

Wrap Up for Thursday, September 15, 2016

Sep 15, ’16 6:28 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of S.2848, Water Resources Development Act, as amended; passed 95-3. On confirmation of Executive Calendar #698, Susan S. Gibson, of Virginia, to be Inspector General of the National Reconnaissance Office; confirmed 93-0. Legislative Business By voice vote, passed H.R.2494, an act to support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity…

Wrap Up for Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Sep 14, ’16 6:33 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to waive the Lee budget point of order with respect to Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended; waived 85-12. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2848, WRDA, as amended; invoked 94-3. Legislative Business By voice vote, adopted Inhofe-Boxer substitute amendment #4979, as amended. Adopted S.Res.559, designating the week of September…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 15, 2016

9:00:38 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:54 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ted Traylor, Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL.
9:02:39 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:41 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lowenthal to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:12 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.
9:15:14 A.M.	H.R. 5351	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 863. H.R. 5351 — “To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.”
9:15:19 A.M.	H.R. 5351	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226. Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
9:16:13 A.M.	H.R. 5351	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5351.
10:07:48 A.M.	H.R. 5351	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:36:17 A.M.	H.R. 5351	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 174 (Roll no. 520).
10:36:19 A.M.	H.R. 5351	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:39:42 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
10:54:23 A.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 15, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2016, and that the order of the House of January 5, 2016, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
10:54:27 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
10:54:55 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:20:13 P.M.		Ms. Gabbard moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:20:21 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:20:23 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 19, 2016.