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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and proceed to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Baron and Burns nominations.

2:15pm—Up to 2 roll call votes; 7 voice votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015 (roll call)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
  6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
  7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)
  8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #784 Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (voice vote)
  9. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #870 Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama,  to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (voice vote)

2:16pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015;

Confirmed: 56-44

 

Next:

 

  1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
  6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)

2:41pm, The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)

 

Senate Warren asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and vote on passage of Calendar #409, S.2432, the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.

 

Senator Cornyn asked that the request be modified to allow an unlimited number of amendments offered in an alternating fashion starting with an amendment offered by Senator McConnell. Senator Warren objected to the modification. Senator Cornyn objected to the original request.

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote at 12:00 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, on confirmation of the Bass, Schultz, Daughton, Pressman, Wada, Werthheiner, and Huther nominations. We expect a roll call vote on the Bass nomination and voice votes on the remaining nominations in this agreement.

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#956 John R. Bass – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey

 

#536 Eric T. Schultz – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia

 

#548 Thomas Frederick Daughton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia

 

#964 David Pressman – to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador

#965 David Pressman – to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#871 Debra S. Wada – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

 

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

#924 Laura S. Wertheimer – to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

 

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

#912 Bradford Raymond Huther – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; Confirmed: 56-44.
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019; Confirmed: 60-40

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #483, S.2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014

Passed Calendar #504, S.1214: All-American Flag Act

Passed Calendar #505, H.R.4194: Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014, with a Carper substitute amendment

Passed Calendar #522, S.2117: Smart Savings Act, with a Warren substitute amendment

Passed Calendar #552, S.2511: Pensions

Passed S.2440: BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act

Adopted S.Res.506: Recognizing Auxiliaries of Veterans Service Organizations

Adopted S.Res.547: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

Adopted S.Res.548: Small Business Saturday

Adopted S.Res.549: Day of the Deployed

Adopted S.Res.550: 200th Anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

  1. Executive Calendar #594, Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning)
  2. Executive Calendar #546, Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho
  3. Executive Calendar #958, Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala
  4. Executive Calendar #960, Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic
  5. Executive Calendar #963, Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco
  6. Executive Calendar #784, Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
  7. Executive Calendar #870, Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama,  to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
2:22:41 P.M. -H.J. Res. 124
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.

Last Floor Action: 9/15
10:00:52 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014.

10:00:29 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 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.
10:58:07 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:39 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
12:00:43 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:42 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wolf to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:28:18 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 16, 2014 at 11:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 5134, without amendment.
12:28:59 P.M. H. Res. 722 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 722 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:30:09 P.M. H. Res. 722 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.
2:03:30 P.M. H. Res. 722 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 498).
2:13:07 P.M. H. Res. 722 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 499).
2:13:08 P.M. H. Res. 722 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:13 P.M. S. 2154 Considered as unfinished business. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
2:20:09 P.M. S. 2154 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 500).
2:20:10 P.M. S. 2154 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:04 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. H.J. Res. 124 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
2:22:09 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 124 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committe on Rules if offered by Rep. McKeon is debatable for 6 hours, equally divided and controlled.
2:22:41 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.

Last Floor Action:
7:44:48 P.M. -S. 2258
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

10:00:29 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 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.
10:58:07 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:39 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
12:00:43 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:42 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wolf to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:28:18 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 16, 2014 at 11:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 5134, without amendment.
12:28:59 P.M. H. Res. 722 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 722 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:30:09 P.M. H. Res. 722 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.
2:03:30 P.M. H. Res. 722 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 188 (Roll no. 498).
2:13:07 P.M. H. Res. 722 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 192 (Roll no. 499).
2:13:08 P.M. H. Res. 722 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:13 P.M. S. 2154 Considered as unfinished business. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
2:20:09 P.M. S. 2154 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 4 (Roll no. 500).
2:20:10 P.M. S. 2154 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:04 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. H.J. Res. 124 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
2:22:09 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 124 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committe on Rules if offered by Rep. McKeon is debatable for 6 hours, equally divided and controlled.
2:22:41 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.
3:06:40 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 An amendment, offered by Mr. McKeon, printed in Part B of H. Res. 722 to authorize the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Additionally, the amendment strengthens congressional oversight by requiring detailed reports, including progress reports, on the plan, vetting process, and procedures for monitoring unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment. It also requires the President to report on how this authority fits within a larger regional strategy. The amendment allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a reprogramming request to Congress should the President request DOD funds to execute this authority and permit the Secretary of Defense to accept foreign contributions.
3:06:46 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 722, the House proceeded with 6 hours of debate on the Part B McKeon amendment.
6:04:29 P.M. H.J. Res. 124 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.J. Res. 124 is postponed.
6:04:55 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 727.
6:04:56 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:05:43 P.M. H.R. 5405 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5405 — “To make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and private markets, to reduce regulatory burdens, and for other purposes.”
6:42:18 P.M. H.R. 5405 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 – 102 (Roll no. 501).
6:42:18 P.M. H.R. 5405 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:42:28 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5461 — “To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes.”
6:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5461 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 97 (Roll no. 502).
6:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5461 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:50:59 P.M. S. 1603 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
6:58:42 P.M. S. 1603 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 – 64 (Roll no. 503).
6:58:42 P.M. S. 1603 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:19 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:01:24 P.M. H.R. 5404 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5404 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
7:01:45 P.M. H.R. 5404 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:47 P.M. H.R. 5404 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5404.
7:12:58 P.M. H.R. 5404 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:00 P.M. H.R. 5404 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:30 P.M. H.R. 3593 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3593 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes.”
7:13:44 P.M. H.R. 3593 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:46 P.M. H.R. 3593 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
7:33:32 P.M. H.R. 3593 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:34 P.M. H.R. 3593 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:03 P.M. H.R. 4276 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4276 — “To extend and modify a pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury.”
7:34:16 P.M. H.R. 4276 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:34:19 P.M. H.R. 4276 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4276.
7:43:56 P.M. H.R. 4276 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:43:58 P.M. H.R. 4276 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:44:32 P.M. S. 2258 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2258 — “To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2014, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
7:44:45 P.M. S. 2258 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:44:48 P.M. S. 2258 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

7:52:25 P.M. S. 2258 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:52:27 P.M. S. 2258 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:53:13 P.M. H.R. 24 Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 24 — “To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.”
7:53:30 P.M. H.R. 24 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:53:34 P.M. H.R. 24 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 24.
8:11:26 P.M. H.R. 24 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.
8:12:26 P.M. H.R. 5169 Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5169 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance accountability within the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes.”
8:12:42 P.M. H.R. 5169 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:12:45 P.M. H.R. 5169 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5169.
8:37:29 P.M. H.R. 5169 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:37:31 P.M. H.R. 5169 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:38:01 P.M. H.R. 5170 Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5170 — “To improve Federal employee compliance with the Federal and Presidential recordkeeping requirements, and for other purposes.”
8:38:12 P.M. H.R. 5170 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:38:17 P.M. H.R. 5170 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5170.
8:52:17 P.M. H.R. 5170 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:52:19 P.M. H.R. 5170 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:52:39 P.M. H.R. 5418 Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5418 — “To prohibit officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service from using personal email accounts to conduct official business.”
8:52:57 P.M. H.R. 5418 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:53:00 P.M. H.R. 5418 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5418.
8:56:14 P.M. H.R. 5418 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:56:18 P.M. H.R. 5418 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:57:20 P.M. H.R. 5419 Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5419 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations.”
8:57:38 P.M. H.R. 5419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:57:39 P.M. H.R. 5419 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5419.
9:00:45 P.M. H.R. 5419 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:00:47 P.M. H.R. 5419 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:01:01 P.M. H.R. 5420 Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5420 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the release of information regarding the status of certain investigations.”
9:01:04 P.M. H.R. 5420 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:01:06 P.M. H.R. 5420 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5420.
9:04:54 P.M. H.R. 5420 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:04:55 P.M. H.R. 5420 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:05:17 P.M. H.R. 3043 Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3043 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes.”
9:05:32 P.M. H.R. 3043 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:05:34 P.M. H.R. 3043 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3043.
9:15:01 P.M. H.R. 3043 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:04 P.M. H.R. 3043 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:15:17 P.M. H.R. 4137 Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4137 — “To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.”
9:15:34 P.M. H.R. 4137 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:15:37 P.M. H.R. 4137 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4137.
9:33:35 P.M. H.R. 4137 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:33:37 P.M. H.R. 4137 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:34:19 P.M. H.R. 4994 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4994 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning, and for other purposes.”
9:35:22 P.M. H.R. 4994 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:35:24 P.M. H.R. 4994 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4994.
9:46:59 P.M. H.R. 4994 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:01 P.M. H.R. 4994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:47:41 P.M. H.R. 5462 Mr. Hudson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5462 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.”
9:47:56 P.M. H.R. 5462 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:47:58 P.M. H.R. 5462 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5462.
9:58:05 P.M. H.R. 5462 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.
10:02:01 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:02:15 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:02:16 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2014.

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Rep. Tami Green has been representing the 28th District for 10 years. She has a strong record of accomplishment in the 28th District, and she is challenging Steve O’Ban for State Senate.

Will you sign our petition and show your support for Tami Green for State Senate?

Tami Green is a trusted nurse and legislative leader known for her integrity, courage, and willingness to bring people together.

In her 10 years in the Legislature, Tami has earned a strong reputation as an experienced leader who is focused on results.

She is a strong advocate for the values we share. She’s worked to strengthen the middle class, protect our environment, expand access to health care, and protect a woman’s right to choose.

With Republicans in power in the State Senate, we haven’t gotten the results that will help Washington’s working families.

This year, the Republican State Senate majority refused to compromise and failed to pass a Transportation or Capitol Budget. This has killed jobs and hurt our middle class.

Steve O’Ban was in step with the State Senate majority the entire way.

We need to elect leaders who are willing to come to the table, get to work, and do what’s best for our communities and working families.

We need Tami Green in the State Senate. Join us now and sign on as a supporter today.

In solidarity,

Jaxon Ravens
Washington State Democrats Chair

Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 9/15 ~~ the House


FallleavesinDCThe Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, followed by cloture votes on the Baran and Burns nominations to be Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The filing deadlines for 1st degree amendments to S.2199 will be 3:00pm Monday and 2nd degree amendments will be 4:30pm Monday.

5:30pm on Monday—Up to 3 roll call votes:

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act;
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; and
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

6:01pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015;

Invoked: 52-39

Next:

3.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

 

 

6:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019;

Invoked: 54-37

 

This will be the last roll call vote of the day. The next votes are expected to occur at 2:15pm tomorrow on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations, as provided for under the previous order.

 

The Senate has reached an agreement that following the vote on confirmation of the Burns nomination (Executive Calendar #1004), the Senate will consider the Schwatz, Harrington, Robinson, Hartely, Hachigian, and Tanner nominations. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote and each vote following the first will be 10 minutes in duration. We expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote.

 

Under the previous order, at 2:15pm tomorrow, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations. We expect the Baran and Burns nominations to be considered by roll call votes.

 

2:15pm—2 roll call votes:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015 (roll call)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
  6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
  7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)
  8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #784 Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (voice vote)
  9. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #870 Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama,  to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (voice vote)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-40.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; Invoked: 52-39.
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019; Invoked: 54-37.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.5134: Educational Advisory Committees Extension

Adopted S.Res.544: International Year of Family Farming

 

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no executive action.

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:01:00 P.M. -H.R. 5205
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

Last Floor Action: 9/11
3:52:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 15, 2014.

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 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.
12:10:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M. H.R. 4771 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M. H.R. 4771 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M. H.R. 4771 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M. H.R. 4771 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M. H.R. 4771 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M. S. 2154 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M. S. 2154 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M. S. 2154 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M. S. 2154 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.
4:13:16 P.M. H.R. 83 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M. H.R. 83 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M. H.R. 83 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M. H.R. 83 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M. H.R. 83 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M. H.R. 83 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M. H.R. 3044 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M. H.R. 3044 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M. H.R. 3044 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M. H.R. 3044 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M. H.R. 3044 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M. S. 1086 Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M. S. 1086 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M. S. 1086 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M. S. 1086 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M. S. 1086 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M. H.R. 5108 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M. H.R. 5108 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M. H.R. 5108 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M. H.R. 5108 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.
5:10:36 P.M. H.R. 3006 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M. H.R. 3006 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M. H.R. 3006 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M. H.R. 3006 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M. H.R. 3006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M. S. 476 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M. S. 476 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M. S. 476 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M. S. 476 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.
5:23:05 P.M. S. 1603 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
5:23:19 P.M. S. 1603 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M. S. 1603 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M. S. 1603 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.
5:27:42 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M. H.R. 5108 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M. H.R. 5108 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M. H.R. 5108 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M. The House received a communication from Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M. H.R. 5205 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M. H.R. 5205 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M. H.R. 5205 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 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.
12:10:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M. H.R. 4771 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M. H.R. 4771 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M. H.R. 4771 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M. H.R. 4771 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M. H.R. 4771 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M. S. 2154 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M. S. 2154 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M. S. 2154 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M. S. 2154 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.
4:13:16 P.M. H.R. 83 Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M. H.R. 83 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M. H.R. 83 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M. H.R. 83 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M. H.R. 83 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M. H.R. 83 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M. H.R. 3044 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M. H.R. 3044 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M. H.R. 3044 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M. H.R. 3044 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M. H.R. 3044 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M. S. 1086 Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M. S. 1086 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M. S. 1086 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M. S. 1086 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M. S. 1086 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M. H.R. 5108 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M. H.R. 5108 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M. H.R. 5108 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M. H.R. 5108 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.
5:10:36 P.M. H.R. 3006 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M. H.R. 3006 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M. H.R. 3006 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M. H.R. 3006 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M. H.R. 3006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M. S. 476 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M. S. 476 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M. S. 476 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M. S. 476 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.
5:23:05 P.M. S. 1603 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
5:23:19 P.M. S. 1603 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M. S. 1603 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M. S. 1603 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.
5:27:42 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M. H.R. 5108 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M. H.R. 5108 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M. H.R. 5108 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M. The House received a communication from Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M. H.R. 5205 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M. H.R. 5205 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M. H.R. 5205 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.
7:12:31 P.M. H.R. 5205 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:33 P.M. H.R. 5205 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:01 P.M. H.R. 2569 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2569 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Missisquoi River and the Trout River in the State of Vermont, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”
7:13:02 P.M. H.R. 2569 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:03 P.M. H.R. 2569 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2569.
7:23:13 P.M. H.R. 2569 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:15 P.M. H.R. 2569 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:30 P.M. H.R. 3222 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3222 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance in Queens, New York, and for other purposes.”
7:23:42 P.M. H.R. 3222 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:23:46 P.M. H.R. 3222 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3222.
7:29:46 P.M. H.R. 3222 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:47 P.M. H.R. 3222 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:16 P.M. H.R. 4119 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4119 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.”
7:30:32 P.M. H.R. 4119 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:36 P.M. H.R. 4119 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4119.
7:38:03 P.M. H.R. 4119 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:38:05 P.M. H.R. 4119 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:39:07 P.M. H.R. 5405 Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5405 — “To make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and private markets, to reduce regulatory burdens, and for other purposes.”
7:39:19 P.M. H.R. 5405 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:39:23 P.M. H.R. 5405 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5405.
8:10:04 P.M. H.R. 5405 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.
8:11:04 P.M. H.R. 3374 Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3374 — “To provide for the use of savings promotion raffle products by financial institutions to encourage savings, and for other purposes.”
8:11:20 P.M. H.R. 3374 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:11:22 P.M. H.R. 3374 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3374.
8:19:22 P.M. H.R. 3374 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:25 P.M. H.R. 3374 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:20:11 P.M. H.R. 2866 Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2866 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of Boys Town, and for other purposes.”
8:20:12 P.M. H.R. 2866 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:20:14 P.M. H.R. 2866 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.
8:33:31 P.M. H.R. 2866 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:33 P.M. H.R. 2866 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:34:06 P.M. H.R. 5461 Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5461 — “To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes.”
8:34:26 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:34:30 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5461.
9:05:47 P.M. Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 722.
9:06:23 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 5461.
9:15:33 P.M. H.R. 5461 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.
9:17:04 P.M. H.R. 2996 Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2996 — “To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes.”
9:17:22 P.M. H.R. 2996 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:17:25 P.M. H.R. 2996 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2996.
9:54:20 P.M. H.R. 2996 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:22 P.M. H.R. 2996 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:55 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:56:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:41 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:51 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:52 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014.

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Murder and Police Cover-Up?


Did police cover up Alfred Wright’s murder?Alfred Wright and his two sonsDemand Texas officials and the Department of Justice uncover the truth and bring justice for Alfred’s family.Take Action

an Update entry 3/13/2014

Mounting evidence suggests a police cover-up in the possible murder of Alfred Wright. Recently, a private investigator hired by Alfred’s family condemned the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department for not following basic police procedure, calling its investigation, “one of the worst in Texas history.”1

Nearly 40,000 ColorOfChange members have already called on Texas authorities and the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full and proper investigation. Unless enough of us urge federal and state officials to make Alfred’s case a high priority — and dedicate the resources necessary to uncover the truth — Alfred’s death, like so many others involving Black victims, may go unsolved.

Please join us in calling on the Department of Justice, Governor Rick Perry, and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to conduct a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the case. It only takes a moment.

Thanks,

Matt Nelson Director of Organizing, ColorOfChange.org

References

1. “Family Searching for Answers After Man’s Mysterious Death,” ABC News, 02-05-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3356?t=3&akid=3331.1174326.KMvxC0

A Sabine County, TX community suspects foul play and a police cover-up after the tragic disappearance and death of Alfred Wright — a 28-year-old Black husband and father of three.1

In November, Alfred went missing in a section of Texas notorious for racial violence and hostility directed at Black residents.2 Days after Alfred’s mutilated body was located by a family-organized search party — in an area police claimed was searched repeatedly by trained dogs3 — the county medical examiner released an autopsy claiming his death was “accidental” and caused by “combined drug intoxication.”4 But a separate, family-ordered independent autopsy found evidence of severe head and neck trauma and determined there was a “high likelihood of homicidal violence.”5

Growing doubt with the official story and the two conflicting autopsies have forced the Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to launch independent investigations into Alfred’s disappearance and death. But this is not enough. Your voice can help ensure that the DOJ, Texas Governor and AG feel the pressure of a national spotlight, are compelled to make the investigation a high priority, and dedicate the resources necessary to find the truth and hold local law enforcement accountable.

Please join us in demanding that the Department of Justice, Governor Rick Perry and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott conduct a thorough investigation into both Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the initial investigation. It only takes a moment.

Violent and unsolved murders when the victim is Black are an old story in this part of Texas and Alfred’s family has good reason to suspect racially-motivated foul play. In 1998, just 45 minutes away from where Alfred’s body was discovered, James Byrd was beaten to death by three white supremacists, chained to the back of a pickup truck and dragged by his ankles for three miles.6 The three men responsible for James Byrd’s lynching and murder were convicted only after strong and sustained public pressure forced the government to prosecute and enact historic hate crimes legislation.7

Call on state and federal officials to conduct a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the initial investigation.

Law enforcement officers across the country often use deeply ingrained stereotypes to demonize Black men and boys as drug addicts and “thugs” in order to justify the violence perpetrated against them.8,9 These dangerous notions lead to a culture of impunity where Black folks like Alfred are seen as undeserving of police resources, including a thorough investigation.10

Due to the Sabine County police department’s egregious history of racially-motivated attacks against Black residents, few in that community trust that the Sheriff’s Department can conduct a proper investigation when the victim is Black.11 In 1987, a Black man named Loyal Garner was arrested in Sabine County, charged with drunk driving and taken to the county jail where he was severely bludgeoned, hospitalized and eventually died from the brutal assault. The three white police officers responsible for Loyal Garner’s death were quickly acquitted of civil rights charges.12

Our elected officials and leaders in government have a duty to hold law enforcement to a high standard of conduct and ensure that the murders of Black people do not go unsolved.

Please join us in demanding a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the investigation. And when you do, please ask your friends and family to do the same.

Thanks and Peace,

–Matt, Rashad, Arisha, Aimée, Jamar, and the rest of the ColorOfChange team    February 28th, 2014

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References

1. “Alfred Wright’s Death Shrouded In Mystery,” Huffington Post, 02-07-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3277?t=10&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

2. “A Missing Man and Familiar Old Wounds in Jasper,” Texas Observer, 11-21-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3278?t=12&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

3. “Death of East Texas Man Shrouded in Mystery,” ABC News, 02-08-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3279?t=14&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

4. “County-paid autopsy report lists ‘drug intoxication’ as cause of Alfred Wright’s death,” KLTV, 01-08-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3239?t=16&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

5. “Another Tragic Murder of a Black Man Near Jasper, Texas #Justice4AlfredWright,” BK Nation, 10-09-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3304?t=18&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

6. “Cover-up? A mysterious death in Texas,” CNN, 02-16-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3303?t=20&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

7. “Today marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of James Byrd Jr.,” Dallas Voice, 06-07-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3344?t=22&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

8. “No Country for ‘Black Teens’,” Huffington Post, 04-05-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3284?t=24&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

9. “Black Man Vs. Criminal,” New York Times, 03-13-12 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3285?t=26&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

10. “Why black people don’t trust the police,” CNN, 03-23-12 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3286?t=28&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

11. “A Missing Man and Familiar Old Wounds in Jasper,” Texas Observer, 11-21-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3278?t=30&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

12. “Race and Justice: A Killing in East Texas – A Special Report; Death as a Ripple in Deep Racial Current,” New York Times, 05-11-90 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3345?t=33&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ