Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Bill Handel & iHeartMedia need to apologize


KFI radio host Bill Handel called U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson a derogatory slur on air, twice.

Tell KFI’s parent company, iHeartMedia, to immediately fire Bill Handel for his derogatory attack on Rep. Wilson!

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Dear Friends,

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) was called a “whore” TWICE by KFI radio host Bill Handel — we need to have her back.1

After exposing Trump’s appalling and disrespectful remarks to a Gold Star widow, Myeshia Johnson, whose husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, was killed in Niger earlier this month, Rep. Wilson was repeatedly targeted by Trump and his administration.2 Emboldened by Trump, right-wing radio hosts like Bill Handel made misogynistic and degrading attacks.

We cannot allow attacks like this to stand. iHeartMedia, the parent company of KFI has the power to remove Bill Handel from the airwaves. It’s time iHeartMedia stops profiting from hosts that attack Black women.

Demand iHeartMedia immediately fire Bill Handel!

Bill Handel and KFI have used their position on L.A. radio for decades to disparage and humiliate Black people and Black culture. From mocking the Kwanzaa holiday to quips about the Congressional Black Caucus serving grape soda at their parties.3 In 2012, KFI afternoon drive hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of the John and Ken Show finally got themselves suspended after they called the late singer Whitney Houston a “crack ho” after years of insulting people of color.

The comments KFI and iHeartMedia are allowing their hosts to make are dangerous.They shape perceptions of Black people in the minds of viewers, and thus endanger Black people in neighborhoods, courtrooms, and classrooms across the country.4

That’s why we’re demanding that iHeartMedia immediately fire Bill Handel. Black womanhood have always been political–and disturbing “jokes” about appearances are a common go-to for misogynistic white supremacists who are trying to belittle Black women’s power. In just the last few months we have seen efforts like this repeated from Trump and right-wing media outlets – attacking powerful black woman like Rep. Maxine Waters, journalist April Hill, and ESPN TV host Jemele Hill. Research shows there are real life consequences for Black women when these dehumanizing attacks rule the day including diminished economic opportunities, less attention from doctors, and harsher sentences from judges.

Rebuke Bill Handel’s attack on Black womanhood and tell iHeartMedia to apologize for the segment now.

Few things upset a racist more than a powerful Black woman unapologetically exposing the illegitimacy of white supremacy and the power it wields–and Representative Frederica Wilson did that when she challenged Trump’s appalling comments to Gold Star widow, Myeshia Johnson.

If we continue to let KFI and iHeartMedia produce segments like the one with Bill Handel, without repercussions, we say that it’s okay for this show and shows like it to attack Black womanhood for ratings. And it’s not–they must be accountable for their cruel attacks. We can’t let this continue. We stand with Representative Frederica Wilson and we call on iHeartMedia to rebuke Bill Handel’s attack on Black womanhood.

Stand with Representative Frederica Wilson and tell iHeartMedia to fire Bill Handel now.

Until justice is real,

— Brandi, Rashad, Arisha, Johnny, Evan, Jade, Chad, Corina, the rest of the Color Of Change team.

References:

1. “L.A. Radio Host Insults Congresswoman at Center of Trump Controversy,” LA Weekly, 24 October 2017. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/9755?t=9&akid=8097%2E1174326%2EXGzYYv

2. “As Loved Ones Say Goodbye to US Soldier Killed in Niger, Trump Continues to Disrespect Congresswoman Affiliated With His Family,” The Root, 22 October 2017. https://act.colorofchange.org/go/9756?t=11&akid=8097%2E1174326%2EXGzYYv

3. “KFI Audio,” Jasmyne A. Cannick, 25 October 2017. https://act.colorofchange.org/go/9757?t=13&akid=8097%2E1174326%2EXGzYYv

4. “Opportunity for Black Men and Boys: Public Opinion Media Depictions and Media Consumption,” Opportunity Agenda, 2011. https://act.colorofchange.org/go/9759?t=15&akid=8097%2E1174326%2EXGzYYv

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This Could Be Gerrymandering – reminder


By  a repost from 4/2015

The Supreme Court Gives a Second Chance to Opponents of North Carolina’s Redistricting Plan

The Supreme Court gave good news to opponents of North Carolina’s gerrymandered redistricting map — and supporters of representative government! — yesterday. The high court ordered that North Carolina take another look at a challenge to the state’s election map. In December, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a redistricting map drawn by the Republican legislature that packs African-American voters into a few districts, diluting the overall power of their vote. The Supreme Court did not issue a formal decision on the case, but the justices ordered the state supreme court to reexamine the case, which is an important first step in ensuring that the state’s election maps are fairly considered.

African American voters in North Carolina saw a drastic change in representation after the 2010 census, when the map in question was drawn. Before 2011, North Carolina had ten majority black state House districts. After, the number more than doubled to 23. Concentrating black voters into a handful of districts dilutes the group’s voting strength by increasing the proportion of white voters in other districts. For example, in 2012, while more than half of North Carolina voters voted for Democratic representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans filled about 70 percent of the seats.

Much controversy surrounds the drawing of North Carolina’s redistricting maps. Through a project called the Redistricting Majority Project, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), worked with many states, including North Carolina, to draw election maps that would rig the game in their favor.

The RSLC was looking to influence the outcome of these gerrymandered maps in other ways as well. The group was by far the largest contributor in the last two North Carolina Supreme Court races, which both took place after this court case was filed and while the appeal was pending, calling into question the partiality of the court’s decision. The Center for American Progress looks deeper into the influence of the RSLC and other conservative groups on judicial races and looks at some of the return on investments these groups are getting.
Yesterday’s decision represents some momentum for advocates of good government. It built off of a similar ruling on Alabama’s election map that the court handed down in March. The Alabama decision asked a lower court to consider whether concentrating minority voters into a handful of districts could violate the Voting Rights Act by limiting the number of districts in which minorities could influence elections. These two orders from the Supreme Court are a good sign that the highest court is taking a harder look at racial gerrymandering.

BOTTOM LINE: The Supreme Court’s order to revive the challenge to North Carolina’s unfair election map is a step in the right direction. Fixing the state’s election map is just one of many steps that will need to be taken to ensure that conservatives cannot continue stacking the deck in their favor by suppressing the voice of others.

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THE SENATE Oct 30-Nov 3 **CONGRESS** 2017 THE HOUSE


November 2, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, November 2, 2017
November 1, 2017 Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 1, 2017
October 31, 2017 Wrap Up for Tuesday, October 31, 2017
October 30, 2017 Wrap Up for Monday, October 30, 2017

 

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House Activity 11/3/2017

Last Floor Action: 
1:31:41 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2017.

9:00:10 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:51 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:01:58 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Hartzler to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:06 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.
9:15:10 A.M. H.R. 3922 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 601. H.R. 3922 — “To extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.”
9:15:15 A.M. H.R. 3922 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3922 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
9:16:02 A.M. H.R. 3922 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3922.
10:27:50 A.M. H.R. 3922 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:28:09 A.M. H.R. 3922 Mr. Clyburn moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10:28:50 A.M. H.R. 3922 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyburn motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text entitled “Continuing Community Health and Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation and Keep Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017”. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
10:34:52 A.M. H.R. 3922 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:59:33 A.M. H.R. 3922 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 231 (Roll no. 605).
11:06:59 A.M. H.R. 3922 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 174 (Roll no. 606).
11:07:00 A.M. H.R. 3922 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:11 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal which the Chair put de novo.
11:07:55 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:15:59 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House for the upcoming week.
12:00:24 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on November 3, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday November 6, 2017 when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:01:40 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:12:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:31:33 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:31:40 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:41 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2017.

House Activity 11/2/2017

10:00:16 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mimi Walters to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:01 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.
10:32:55 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
12:00:06 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Kenneth Codner, Grace Baptist Church, Bellefonte, PA
12:01:56 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:58 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gene Green of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:53 P.M. S. Con. Res. 28 Mr. Poe (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:03:53 P.M. S. Con. Res. 28 Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 28 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 782.”
12:04:11 P.M. S. Con. Res. 28 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:04:15 P.M. S. Con. Res. 28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:28 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.
12:22:04 P.M. H. Res. 600 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 600 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 849) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.”
12:23:26 P.M. H. Res. 600 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.
12:50:54 P.M. H. Res. 600 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 600, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:51:02 P.M. H. Res. 601 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 601 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.”
12:52:25 P.M. H. Res. 601 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 601.
1:55:49 P.M. H. Res. 601 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 601, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:56:04 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:55:15 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
2:55:26 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of both H. Res. 600and H. Res. 601, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:55:44 P.M. H. Res. 600 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 600 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 849) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.”
3:17:51 P.M. H. Res. 600 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 193 (Roll no. 600).
3:25:07 P.M. H. Res. 600 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 178 (Roll no. 601).
3:25:09 P.M. H. Res. 600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:16 P.M. H. Res. 601 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 601 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.”
3:32:06 P.M. H. Res. 601 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 191 (Roll no. 602).
3:32:35 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in New York.
3:39:23 P.M. H. Res. 601 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 603).
3:39:24 P.M. H. Res. 601 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:02 P.M. OFFICIAL PHOTO – Pursuant to H. Res. 350, the Chair announced that the House would take a brief recess to prepare for the official photo of the House of Representatives while in session.
3:40:27 P.M. Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule 1, the Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:43:26 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
3:51:00 P.M. H.R. 849 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 600. H.R. 849 — “To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.”
3:51:05 P.M. H.R. 849 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 849 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
3:52:00 P.M. H.R. 849 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 849.
4:44:57 P.M. H.R. 849 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:12:33 P.M. H.R. 849 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 307 – 111 (Roll no. 604).
5:12:35 P.M. H.R. 849 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:26 P.M. H.R. 304 Mr. Hudson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:13:36 P.M. H.R. 304 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
5:13:37 P.M. H.R. 304 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:01 P.M. Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), clause 10 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy: Mr. Gallagher, to fill the existing vacancy thereon; Mr. Cummings and Mr. Ruppersberger.
5:14:50 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:34:10 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:12:04 P.M. Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:12:23 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:12:24 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 3, 2017.

House Activity 11/1/2017

10:00:04 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:14 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:33 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.
11:16:54 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 1.
12:00:40 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters, Joy Tabernacle AME Church, Dallas, TX
12:02:36 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:38 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Roskam to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:21 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.
12:24:12 P.M. H. Res. 595 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 595 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2936) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.”
12:26:59 P.M. H. Res. 595 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 595.
1:46:12 P.M. H. Res. 595 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 184 (Roll no. 592).
1:54:24 P.M. H. Res. 595 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 184 (Roll no. 593).
1:54:26 P.M. H. Res. 595 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:00 P.M. H. Res. 599 ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Newhouse asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider in the House, H. Res. 599; that the resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the resolution and the preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except for one hour of debate; and that notwithstanding any previous order of the House, the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall not apply to H. Con. Res. 81. Agreed to without objection.
1:56:49 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 November 1, 2017, at 11:44 a.m.: Appointments: Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission.
1:57:46 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:59:08 P.M. H.R. 3903 Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3903— “To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes.”
1:59:29 P.M. H.R. 3903 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:59:30 P.M. H.R. 3903 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3903.
2:18:29 P.M. H.R. 3903 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.
2:19:00 P.M. H.R. 1585 Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1585— “To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of the securities laws.”
2:19:04 P.M. H.R. 1585 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:19:08 P.M. H.R. 1585 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1585.
2:36:12 P.M. H.R. 1585 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:36:15 P.M. H.R. 1585 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:49 P.M. H.R. 3279 Mr. Cook moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3279 — “To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide that extraction of helium from gas produced under a Federal mineral lease shall maintain the lease as if the helium were oil and gas.”
2:37:51 P.M. H.R. 3279 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:37:59 P.M. H.R. 3279 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3279.
2:44:25 P.M. H.R. 3279 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:44:27 P.M. H.R. 3279 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:44:36 P.M. H.R. 1074 Mr. Cook moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1074 — “To repeal the Act entitled “An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation”.”
2:44:50 P.M. H.R. 1074 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:44:55 P.M. H.R. 1074 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1074.
2:53:33 P.M. H.R. 1074 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:53:37 P.M. H.R. 1074 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:00 P.M. H.R. 2600 Mr. Cook moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2600 — “To provide for the conveyance to the State of Iowa of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and for other purposes.”
2:54:16 P.M. H.R. 2600 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:54:44 P.M. H.R. 2600 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2600.
3:01:47 P.M. H.R. 2600 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:01:48 P.M. H.R. 2600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:00 P.M. H.R. 1488 Mr. Cook moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1488 — “To retitle Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as Indiana Dunes National Park, and for other purposes.”
3:02:11 P.M. H.R. 1488 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:02:15 P.M. H.R. 1488 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1488.
3:10:42 P.M. H.R. 1488 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:44 P.M. H.R. 1488 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:59 P.M. H.R. 2936 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 595. H.R. 2936 — “To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.”
3:13:04 P.M. H.R. 2936 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2936 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
3:13:11 P.M. H.R. 2936 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 595 and Rule XVIII.
3:13:12 P.M. H.R. 2936 The Speaker designated the Honorable David Young to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:13:25 P.M. H.R. 2936 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2936.
4:24:44 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-378 to strike “produce timber” as a forest management activity designated for Categorical Exclusion.
4:25:04 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 1.
4:27:58 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:28:32 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. Khanna, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-378 to strike Subtitle B of Title III, the Forest Management Activity Arbitration Pilot Program, from the bill.
4:28:54 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 2.
4:35:52 P.M. H.R. 2936 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Khanna amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Khanna demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:36:10 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. O’Halleran, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-378 to strike sections 801, pertaining to forest plans not condsidered major Federal actions for purposes of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and 903, revision of extraordinary circumstances regulations in the bill.
4:36:29 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran amendment No. 3.
4:42:20 P.M. H.R. 2936 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Halleran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Halleran demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:42:51 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cardenas, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-378 to require the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with other relevant Departments, to conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility, safety and cost effectiveness of using unmanned aerial vehicles for the purposes of supporting wildfire response and suppression as well as forest restoration and management.
4:43:26 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardenas amendment No. 4.
4:47:45 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the Cardenas amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:47:58 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-378 to add land exclusions to Sec. 913, including Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Wilderness Act, lands managed under the National Trails System.
4:48:14 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole pro ceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 5.
4:54:12 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:54:22 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-378 to direct OPM to create a “wildland firefighter” occupational series.
4:54:44 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 6.
4:57:14 P.M. H.R. 2936 By unanimous consent, the LaMalfa amendment was withdrawn.
4:57:20 P.M. H.R. 2936 An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-378 to establishe a pilot program to demonstrate effective tools and techniques for safeguarding natural resources.
4:57:37 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 7.
5:06:21 P.M. H.R. 2936 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:06:43 P.M. H.R. 2936 Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
5:07:03 P.M. H.R. 2936 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:07:09 P.M. H.R. 2936 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2936 as unfinished business.
5:07:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:16:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 1.
5:16:22 P.M. H.R. 2936 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2936 — “To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.”
5:17:05 P.M. H.R. 2936 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:46:26 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the Khanna amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 594).
5:51:19 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the O’Halleran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 226 (Roll no. 595).
5:56:22 P.M. H.R. 2936 On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 184 (Roll no. 596).
5:56:33 P.M. H.R. 2936 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2936.
5:57:07 P.M. H.R. 2936 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:58:44 P.M. H.R. 2936 Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
5:59:00 P.M. H.R. 2936 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran 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 adding a new section pertaining to Extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
6:05:20 P.M. H.R. 2936 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:12:36 P.M. H.R. 2936 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 230 (Roll no. 597).
6:19:02 P.M. H.R. 2936 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 598).
6:19:06 P.M. H.R. 2936 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:07 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:19:12 P.M. H.R. 3903 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3903 — “To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes.”
6:25:09 P.M. H.R. 3903 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 0 (Roll no. 599).
6:25:10 P.M. H.R. 3903 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:11 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 600 and H. Res. 601.
6:25:30 P.M. H.R. 3903 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3903.
6:26:01 P.M. H. Res. 428 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Costello (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 428, a bill originally introduced by Representative Murphy (PA), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
6:26:50 P.M. H.R. 2936 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2936.
6:27:06 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Mr. Scott, Austin asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:27:15 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 43 — “Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.”
6:27:32 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:27:34 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:28:47 P.M. H.R. 425 Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 425— “To authorize the revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.”
6:28:48 P.M. H.R. 425 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:28:51 P.M. H.R. 425 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 425.
6:49:07 P.M. H.R. 425 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:08 P.M. H.R. 425 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:49:23 P.M. H. Res. 422 Mr. Yoho moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 422 — “Urging adherence to the “one country, two systems” policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Question of the Hong Kong.”
6:49:39 P.M. H. Res. 422 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:49:40 P.M. H. Res. 422 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
7:03:06 P.M. H. Res. 422 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03:11 P.M. H. Res. 422 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:12 P.M. H. Res. 422 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:49 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:50 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:14:09 P.M. Mr. Biggs moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:14:24 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:25 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 2, 2017.

House Activity 10/31/2017

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:09 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable A. Drew Ferguson IV to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:58 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.
12:19:19 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:19 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 31.
2:00:23 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:01 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 October 27, 2017 at 9:48 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 782 and the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 28.
2:03:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:04:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.
5:00:31 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 31.
5:00:41 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:07 P.M. H.R. 2921 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2921 — “To establish a vegetation management pilot program on National Forest System land to better protect utility infrastructure from passing wildfire, and for other purposes.”
5:01:09 P.M. H.R. 2921 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:10 P.M. H.R. 2921 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2921.
5:07:13 P.M. H.R. 2921 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:07:14 P.M. H.R. 2921 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:07:26 P.M. H.R. 2941 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2941 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain National Forest System land within Kisatchie National Forest in the State of Louisiana.”
5:07:38 P.M. H.R. 2941 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:39 P.M. H.R. 2941 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2941.
5:10:29 P.M. H.R. 2941 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:31 P.M. H.R. 2941 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:45 P.M. H.R. 3567 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3567 — “To authorize the purchase of a small parcel of Natural Resources Conservation Service property in Riverside, California, by the Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District, and for other purposes.”
5:10:57 P.M. H.R. 3567 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:58 P.M. H.R. 3567 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3567.
5:16:21 P.M. H.R. 3567 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:23 P.M. H.R. 3567 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:37 P.M. H.R. 2521 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2521 — “To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include South Carolina as a part of the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for purposes of appointment to the Peanut Standards Board.”
5:19:48 P.M. H.R. 2521 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:49 P.M. H.R. 2521 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
5:23:54 P.M. H.R. 2521 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.
5:24:35 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification continuing the national emergency with respect to Sudan. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-75).
5:26:47 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:27 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 31.
6:30:42 P.M. H.R. 2521 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2521 — “To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include South Carolina as a part of the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for purposes of appointment to the Peanut Standards Board.”
6:56:29 P.M. H.R. 2521 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 1 (Roll no. 591).
6:56:30 P.M. H.R. 2521 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:26 P.M. Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 595.
6:58:57 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:17:07 P.M. Mr. Massie moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:17:18 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:19 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 1, 2017.
~ my 2cents ...

Is talk cheap ~ or just the talker


elephant talk
elephant talk (Photo credit: gin_able)

just another rant …another 2017 Republican budget is out in the airwaves …again!

Americans, bombarded with a whole lot of crazy talk lately. While some of us may gasp at most or all of what members of Congress are throwing out at us; no doubt it should open the eyes of all those trying to decide which side of the aisle and or what side of history they want to people to read about. It is clear to me.

They say talk is cheap but until you actually listen and read between the lines or walls of words do you find out what exactly is in any budget designed by Ryan Budget.  While some say rep.Paul Ryan is a dapper smooth talker they forget that Americans have heard his failed budget plans at least 4 times, somebody should let him know that renaming it will not do a thing to sell it. The fact is no matter what you call it … the Paul Ryan pathway to prosperity only seems to accept and cover the wealthy. In fact, Mr. Ryan seems to promise to save Medicare by closing loopholes and of course cuts spending by trillions. The problem is, if you read the real words or talking points it will be off the backs of Seniors, Minorities, low income and the poor.  It still amazes me that the Republican Party of No is so callous to think Americans don’t see Mr.1% in full effect, but then again cheap words can mask the most blatant of realities.

In the congress of 2014, it only took one to filibuster The Middle and Lower classes leaving them to suffer on the way toward that conservative mission to cut slash and burn public service jobs while handing out tax breaks. It’s now 2017 and while voters voted against their best interests …again!

We all need to ask when the light will be bright enough to see this Republican budget is a reworked failure …

If you have heard  Mitch McConnell or Rep.Paul Ryan talk about budgets lately,  you know the mission is still the same …. the talk is still cheap and at the expense of the middle/lower classes.

~ Nativergrl77