Lowe’s, CVS, and Home Depot could have given each of their employees an $18,000 raise with the money they spent buying back their own stock instead. Starbucks could have given each employee $7,000, and McDonald’s $4,000. 

 A new legal settlement requires that the Hanford nuclear site test for toxic vapors in tanks where people work. Thousands of Hanford workers have been exposed to vapors from 177 tanks holding 53 million gallons of waste, which have never before been tested for toxicity.

 Those savings are just going to trickle down into workers’ paychecks, right? L&I announced that the cost of workers’ comp insurance is dropping 5% in Washington next year. Employers will have to pay a total of $136 million less next year than they’ll pay this year.

 Truck drivers working out of Spokane Valley were putting in as many as 90 – 120 hours a week, but were only getting paid for 40 hours… at $11 an hour. So they got together and filed a class action lawsuit over the unpaid overtime — something which, as The Inlander reports in a remarkably comprehensive and clarifying piece, is about to get much harder due to a recent ruling by the US Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision written by Justice Gorsuch, the Court ruled that employers can require employees to sign forced arbitration agreements that eliminate workers’ right to join class action suits. However, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson still has the right to file large-scale claims, and there are further legislative remedies our state could pursue to address the get-of-jail-free card handed to wage thieving corporations by the current court.

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Wrap Up for Tuesday November 13, 2018

 

Wrap Up for Thursday, October 11, 2018 1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #640, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General; confirmed: 52-45. 2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #641, Eric S. Dreiband, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; invoked: 50-47. 3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #641, Eric S. Dreiband, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; confirmed: 50-47. 4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1007 – David James Porter of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit; confirmed: 50-45. 5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1081 – Ryan Nelson of Idaho, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; confirmed: 51-44. 6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082 Richard Sullivan – of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit; confirmed: 79-16 7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #627 – William Ray II of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; confirmed: 54-41. 8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #628 – Liles Clifton Burke of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama; confirmed: 55-40. 9. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #629 – Michael Juneau of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana; confirmed: 54-41. 10. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #634 – Mark Norris Sr. of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee; confirmed: 51-44. 11. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #638 – Eli Richardson of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee; confirmed: 52-43. 12. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #894 – Thomas Kleeh of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia; confirmed: 65-30. Legislative Business Passed H.R.1037: National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Passed H.R.2615 with committee-reported substitute: Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act. Passed H.R.2422 with Alexander substitute amendment: Action for Dental Health Act. Passed H.R.6758: SUCCESS Act. Passed H.R.390 with substitute amendment: Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act. Passed H.R.3342 with Corker amendment: Sanctioning Hizballah’s Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. Passed H.R.6870: renaming the STOCK Act. Passed H.R.6896: U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act Passed H.R.3834: to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11 related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor, and for other purposes. Passed Calendar #553, S.2465 with committee-reported substitute: to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment. Concurred in the House amendment to S.1595: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017. Passed S.2765: to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. Adopted S.Res.680: National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Adopted S.Res.681: National Character Counts Week. Adopted S.Res.682: Nuclear Weapons Program Workers. Adopted S.Res.683: Illinois Bicentennial Adopted S.Res.684: Joseph D. ‘Joe’ Tydings.

Wrap Up for Wednesday, October 10, 2018

1. Motion to concur in the House amendments to S.3021, WRDA; agreed to: 99-1. 2. Passage of S.J.Res.63, providing for congressional disapproval relating to “Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance”; failed to pass: 50-50. 3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #640, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General; invoked: 53-44.

Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.670: recognizing the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.Adopted S.Res.671: designating September 29, 2018 as “National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day” Adopted S.Res.672: Expressing the sense of the Congress that electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs reduce energy consumption and save participants money. Passed Calendar #447, S.1305: to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities. No Executive Business *********************************

Wrap Up for Tuesday, October 9, 20181. Motion to invoke cloture on the House message to accompany S.3021, WRDA; invoked: 96-3.No additional Legislative BusinessNo Executive Business

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Last Floor Action: 9:02:24 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 23, 2018. 9:00:02 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 9:00:13 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Wittman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 9:00:27 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Benjamin Hogue, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC 9:00:52 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 9:02:00 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:02:24 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 23, 2018. House Activity 10/16 10:00:00 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 10:00:00 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ryan A. Costello to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:19 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 10:01:44 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 10:01:56 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:32 A.M.The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 12, 2018 at 3:19 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595; and passed S. 2465, S. 2765, H.R. 1037, H.R. 3834, H.R. 6758, H.R. 6870,H.R. 6896, H.R. 390 with amendments, H.R. 2422 with an amendment, H.R. 2615 with an amendment, and H.R. 3342 with amendments. 10:03:22 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 19, 2018.

House Activity 11/13

2:00:02 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:18 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:38 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:53 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. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:56 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:45 P.M. today.
3:46:31 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
3:48:04 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:48:17 P.M.
H.R. 2740
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2740 — “To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II.”
3:48:36 P.M.
H.R. 2740
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:48:44 P.M.
H.R. 2740
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2740.
3:54:17 P.M.
H.R. 2740
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:39 P.M.
H.R. 2740
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:56:00 P.M.
H.R. 4033
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4033 — “To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.”
3:56:05 P.M.
H.R. 4033
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:56:07 P.M.
H.R. 4033
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4033.
4:04:05 P.M.
H.R. 4033
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:07 P.M.
H.R. 4033
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:11 P.M.
H.R. 5787
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5787 — “To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units, and for other purposes.”
4:04:46 P.M.
H.R. 5787
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:47 P.M.
H.R. 5787
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5787.
4:13:48 P.M.
H.R. 5787
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
4:14:46 P.M.
H.R. 5636
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5636 — “To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.”
4:14:54 P.M.
H.R. 5636
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:14:55 P.M.
H.R. 5636
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5636.
4:19:30 P.M.
H.R. 5636
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:32 P.M.
H.R. 5636
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:56 P.M.
H.R. 6064
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6064 — “To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge.”
4:20:26 P.M.
H.R. 6064
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:33 P.M.
H.R. 6064
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064.
4:24:45 P.M.
H.R. 6064
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.
4:25:37 P.M.
S. 440
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 440 — “To establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Dickinson Reservoir in the State of North Dakota.”
4:26:01 P.M.
S. 440
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:06 P.M.
S. 440
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 440.
4:30:00 P.M.
S. 440
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:30:15 P.M.
S. 440
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:30:19 P.M.
S. 2074
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2074 — “To establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Jamestown Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.”
4:30:55 P.M.
S. 2074
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:04 P.M.
S. 2074
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2074.
4:32:38 P.M.
S. 2074
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:58 P.M.
S. 2074
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:00 P.M.
H.R. 6146
Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6146 — “To authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, Arizona, and for other purposes.”
4:33:29 P.M.
H.R. 6146
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:36 P.M.
H.R. 6146
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6146.
4:35:47 P.M.
H.R. 6146
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:01 P.M.
H.R. 6146
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:20 P.M.
H.R. 2615
Mr. Gosar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:36:28 P.M.
H.R. 2615
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2615.
4:40:13 P.M.
H.R. 2615
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.
4:40:23 P.M.
H.R. 5706
Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5706 — “To establish the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in the State of Hawai’i and the Honouliuli National Historic Site in the State of Hawai’i, and for other purposes.”
4:40:35 P.M.
H.R. 5706
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:36 P.M.
H.R. 5706
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
4:48:25 P.M.
H.R. 5706
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:38 P.M.
H.R. 5706
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:48:40 P.M.
H.R. 6666
Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6666 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.”
4:49:07 P.M.
H.R. 6666
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:49:19 P.M.
H.R. 6666
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6666.
4:53:14 P.M.
H.R. 6666
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gosar objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
4:54:00 P.M.
H.R. 6651
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6651 — “To extend certain authorities relating to United Sates efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and for other purposes.”
4:54:19 P.M.
H.R. 6651
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:24 P.M.
H.R. 6651
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6651.
5:21:45 P.M.
H.R. 6651
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:04 P.M.
H.R. 6651
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:22:11 P.M.
H.R. 6651
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:22:45 P.M.
H. Res. 1055
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1055 — “To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.”
5:23:14 P.M.
H. Res. 1055
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M.
H. Res. 1055
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055.
5:36:35 P.M.
H. Res. 1055
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:20 P.M.
H. Res. 1055
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:23 P.M.
H. Res. 1052
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1052 — “Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization.”
5:37:48 P.M.
H. Res. 1052
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:53 P.M.
H. Res. 1052
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1052.
5:45:51 P.M.
H. Res. 1052
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:46:10 P.M.
H. Res. 1052
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:14 P.M.
H.R. 6018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.”
5:46:50 P.M.
H.R. 6018
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:46:58 P.M.
H.R. 6018
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018.
5:58:23 P.M.
H.R. 6018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:58:30 P.M.
H.R. 6018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:40 P.M.
H.R. 6018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:58:50 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:19 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
6:30:31 P.M.

Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1142.
6:31:22 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:54 P.M.
H.R. 6064
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6064 — “To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge.”
6:58:50 P.M.
H.R. 6064
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 – 4, 2 Present (Roll no. 416).
6:58:51 P.M.
H.R. 6064
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:39 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Joseph D. Morelle was elected Representative to Congress for the 25th Congressional District, State of New York.
7:01:31 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from the Honorable Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Kevin Hern was elected Representative to Congress for the 1st Congressional District, State of Oklahoma.
7:02:02 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Jonathan Marks, Commissioner, Bureau Commissions, Election and Legislation, Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Mary Gay Scanlon was elected Representative to Congress for the 7th Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7:03:55 P.M.

ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-elects Joseph D. Morelle, Kevin Hern, and Mary Gay Scanlon, presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.
7:16:59 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 of Office to the gentleman from New York, the gentleman from Oklahoma, and the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania, the whole number of the House is 431.
7:17:00 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment on H.R. 2615, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:26:01 P.M.
H.R. 2615
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 – 1 (Roll no. 417).
7:26:03 P.M.
H.R. 2615
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:27:04 P.M.
H.R. 3359
Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s Table and agree to the Senate amendment.
7:28:04 P.M.
H.R. 3359
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
7:29:04 P.M.
H.R. 3359
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:39 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:31:09 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 1138 — “Condemning the anti-Semitic attack on the building housing three congregations, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, and offering condolences to and expressing support for their families, friends, and community.”
7:31:17 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to make a technical correction to the resolution.
7:31:26 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection.
7:31:41 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to make technical corrections to the preamble.
7:31:43 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection.
7:31:50 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:31:55 P.M.
H. Res. 1138
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:32:45 P.M.

Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 8, 2018, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on November 14, 2018. Agreed to without objection.
7:32:45 P.M.

Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that further proceedings on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5787, may be postponed through the legislative day of November 16, 2018, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
7:33:04 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:45:27 P.M.

Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:45:37 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:45:38 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 14, 2018.

House Activity 11/9

10:30:13 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:30:25 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30:44 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:30:52 A.M.

SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:31:55 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:32:18 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 13, 2018.

House Activity 11/6
2:30:08 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:30:22 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:30:44 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain David L. Mansberger, U.S. Air Force, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
2:31:45 P.M.
SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:31:50 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:32:15 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on November 9, 2018.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of October 05, 2018

9:30:03 A.M.	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:30:11 A.M.	The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:27 A.M.	Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
9:31:11 A.M.	SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
9:31:37 A.M.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:31:47 A.M.	The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 3, 2018, at 2:02 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 302.
9:32:48 A.M.	The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 4, 2018, at 9:21 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6; that the Senate passed H.R. 3359 with an amendment.
9:33:21 A.M.	The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on October 9, 2018.

House Floor Activities Legislative Day of October 02, 2018

12:30:16 P.M.	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:30:28 P.M.	The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:30:45 P.M.	Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:31:51 P.M.	SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:31:58 P.M.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:32:25 P.M.	ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from West Virginia, Mr. Jenkins, the whole number of the House is 428.
12:32:36 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 28, 2018 at 6:22 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6897 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 49.
12:33:37 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 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2515.
12:34:38 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 2, 2018 at 11:04 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4921.
12:35:19 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 49	Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S. Con. Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
12:35:50 P.M.	The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 5, 2018.

Sage, Working Washington ~workingwa.org

Friends — Late yesterday afternoon, L&I released “pre-draft” rules which could lead to restored overtime protections to hundreds of thousands of salaried workers in our state who haven’t been getting any extra pay for the extra hours they work over 40.But here’s the thing: they haven’t figured out just what the rules should say yet. They might make it so that every worker paid less than $75,000/year gets overtime pay when they work extra hours over 40 a week. Or they might only restore overtime rights to workers who make less than $37,500/year. And the process isn’t done yet. We expect the big business lobby groups are going to try and attack this proposal with the same old Chicken Little routine they play every time we act to raise labor standards — so we need to be ready to speak out and tell our truth!The state needs to hear from us.  The first step: weigh in and let us know what you think! And thanks so much for everything you’ve done to get us this far.  Now let’s bring it home! Best, Sage