The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm.

All time during any period of morning business, adjournment or recess will count post-cloture.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

The Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.

Legislative Business

Passed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act

Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance

Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz)

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no Executive action.

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Last Floor Action:
5:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 4701
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.

Last Floor Action:
3:18:40 P.M. -H. Res. 644
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.

10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 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.
10:42:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 9.
12:00:20 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Glen Berteau, The House Modesto, Modesto, California.
12:02:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:19 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.
12:03:00 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.
12:27:31 P.M.	H. Res. 715	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 715 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.”
12:30:00 P.M.	H. Res. 715	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 715.
1:27:26 P.M.	H. Res. 715	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:53:35 P.M.	H. Res. 715	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 179 (Roll no. 484).
1:53:36 P.M.	H. Res. 715	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:35 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.”
1:55:40 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
1:56:22 P.M.	H.R. 5078	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.
1:56:23 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 5078	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078.
2:59:46 P.M.	H.R. 5078	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 2, printed in House Report 113-581 to provide policy provisions that the Secretary and Administrator are prohibited from including in a final rule.
2:59:52 P.M.	H.R. 5078	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2.
3:08:34 P.M.	H.R. 5078	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 5078	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 3, printed in House Report 113-581 to state that provisions of the bill do not apply if it is determined implementation is likely to have an adverse impact on water quality.
3:09:08 P.M.	H.R. 5078	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3.
3:15:43 P.M.	H.R. 5078	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Mr. Gibbs moved that the committee rise.
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:00 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.
3:17:26 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H. Res. 644 — “Condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.”
3:17:31 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
3:18:40 P.M.	H. Res. 644	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.

4:28:47 P.M.	H. Res. 644	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:56:33 P.M.	H. Res. 644	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 163 (Roll no. 485).
4:56:34 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:36 P.M.	H. Res. 644	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:56:48 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.”
4:57:01 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:03:23 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 248 (Roll no. 486).
5:08:26 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 240 (Roll no. 487).
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.
5:09:14 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:09:46 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
5:10:07 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought.
5:17:30 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:25:25 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 235 (Roll no. 488).
5:32:41 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 152 (Roll no. 489).
5:32:44 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:52 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 717.
5:33:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:36:14 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4067 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.”
5:36:29 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:36:30 P.M.	H.R. 4067	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4067.
5:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 4067	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:44:16 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:13 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 669 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life.”
5:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 669.
5:49:42 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:49:44 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:05 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4290 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
5:50:37 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:50:38 P.M.	H.R. 4290	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4290.
5:56:43 P.M.	H.R. 4290	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:45 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:18 P.M.	H.R. 4701	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4701 — “To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to vector-borne diseases.”
5:57:31 P.M.	H.R. 4701	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:34 P.M.	H.R. 4701	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.Roll Call VotesThe Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.Legislative BusinessPassed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz) Executive Business The Senate conducted no Executive action.   6:15:05 P.M. H.R. 4701 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:15:07 P.M. H.R. 4701 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:15:10 P.M. H.R. 4701 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 6:15:27 P.M. H.R. 3670 Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3670 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.” 6:15:45 P.M. H.R. 3670 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:15:47 P.M. H.R. 3670 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3670. 6:30:45 P.M. H.R. 3670 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:30:48 P.M. H.R. 3670 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:31:08 P.M. H.R. 5161 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5161 — “To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.” 6:31:44 P.M. H.R. 5161 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:31:48 P.M. H.R. 5161 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5161. 6:36:19 P.M. H.R. 5161 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. 6:37:35 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.  7:52:53 P.M. Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:52:56 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:52:57 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2014.