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Wrap UP for,May 18 2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General; confirmed: 52-46. Motion to invoke cloture on Terry Branstad to be Ambassador to China; agreed to: 86-12.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.172, designating May 2017, as “Older Americans Month”.   Adopted S.Res.173, designating the week of May 15 through May 21… MORE

Wrap UP for,May 17 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Associate Attorney General: invoked: 51-47.   Legislative Business Adopted by voice vote S.Res.160, DOD Laboratory Day.   Adopted by voice vote S.Res.161, National Travel and Tourism Week.   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up for ,May 16, 2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Jeffrey Rosen to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation; confirmed: 56-42.   Legislative Business Passed S.867, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017.   Passed S.J.Res.22, WMATA.   Passed Calendar #19, S.419 – Public Service Officers Benefits Improvement with Grassley amendment.   Passed Calendar #75, S.583 – American Law… MORE

Wrap Up for Monday, May 15, 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Jeffrey Rosen to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation; invoked: 52-42.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up for Thursday, May 11, 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Robert Lighthizer to be U.S. Trade Representative; invoked: 81-15. Confirmation of Robert Lighthizer (USTR); confirmed: 82-14.   Legislative Business Passed S.1083, Merit Systems Protection Board.   No Executive Business MORE

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Last Floor Action: 5/19/2017

1:56:57 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 22, 2017

9:00:13 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:24 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:47 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Culberson demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:20 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:26 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:09:20 A.M. H.R. 1039 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 324. H.R. 1039 — “To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.”
9:09:25 A.M. H.R. 1039 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1039. Rule provides for consideration of the bill under a structured rule with one hour of general debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
9:10:22 A.M. H.R. 1039 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1039.
9:11:48 A.M. H.R. 1039 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting the amendment to H.R. 1039 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
9:49:07 A.M. H.R. 1039 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-127 to request a comprehensive study on the new authority of probation officers and sunsets that authority 30 months later after enactment.
9:49:10 A.M. H.R. 1039 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 324, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.
9:57:11 A.M. H.R. 1039 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:58:26 A.M. H.R. 1039 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of the debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee requested the Yeas and Nays and pursuant to the order of the House of May 19, 2017 the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the Jackson Lee amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58:59 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:15 a.m. today.
11:16:42 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
11:16:46 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Jackson Lee amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:17:13 A.M. H.R. 1039 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1039 — “To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.”
11:40:30 A.M. H.R. 1039 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 – 229 (Roll no. 267).
11:48:12 A.M. H.R. 1039 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 177 (Roll no. 268).
11:48:14 A.M. H.R. 1039 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:48:15 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which the Chair put de novo.
11:48:34 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:49:15 A.M. United States Semiquincentennial Commission – Pursuant to Section 4 of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-196), the Democratic Leader appointed The Honorable Robert Brady of Pennsylvania; The Honorable Joseph Crowley of New York; and from private life: Richard Trumka of Rockville, Maryland.
11:49:50 A.M. Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center – Pursuant to Section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1103), the Democratic Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center: Ms. Sewell of AL.
11:54:48 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House for next week.
11:54:49 A.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017 and that the order of the House of January 3, 2017, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply. Agreed to without objection. Subsequently, a new order of the House was agreed to.
12:33:03 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
12:33:04 P.M. Mr. Flores asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon for Morning Hour Debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:56:25 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:55:26 P.M. Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy: Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida.
1:56:49 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:56:56 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:57 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 22, 2017.

House Activity May 17,2017

10:00:11 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:19 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian K. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:35 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.
10:54:48 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 17.
12:00:41 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Thomas A. Louchheim, Congregation Or Chadash, Tucson, AZ
12:02:05 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:07 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:05 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.
12:38:00 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 May 17, 2017 at 9:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 419, S. 583, S. 867 and the Senate agreed to S.J. Res. 22.
12:38:05 P.M. H. Res. 323 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 323 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.”
12:39:16 P.M. H. Res. 323 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 323.
1:50:48 P.M. H. Res. 323 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 189 (Roll no. 259).
1:58:03 P.M. H. Res. 323 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 184 (Roll no. 260).
1:58:05 P.M. H. Res. 323 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:40 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:01:33 P.M. H.R. 2266 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2266 — “To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges; and for other purposes.”
2:01:49 P.M. H.R. 2266 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:01:51 P.M. H.R. 2266 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2266.
2:18:08 P.M. H.R. 2266 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:18:10 P.M. H.R. 2266 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:39 P.M. S. 419 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 419 — “To require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program, and for other purposes.”
2:18:47 P.M. S. 419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:48 P.M. S. 419 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 419.
2:30:38 P.M. S. 419 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:30:40 P.M. S. 419 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:30:52 P.M. H.R. 984 Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 984 — “To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.”
2:31:02 P.M. H.R. 984 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:31:04 P.M. H.R. 984 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 984.
2:47:54 P.M. H.R. 984 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:49:06 P.M. H.R. 2227 Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2227 — “To modernize Government information technology, and for other purposes.”
2:49:21 P.M. H.R. 2227 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:49:23 P.M. H.R. 2227 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2227.
3:15:22 P.M. H.R. 2227 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:24 P.M. H.R. 2227 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:45 P.M. ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Walker asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 984 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
3:15:55 P.M. H.R. 984 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 984 — “To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.”
3:16:10 P.M. H.R. 984 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:16:12 P.M. H.R. 984 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:50 P.M. H.R. 194 Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 194 — “To ensure the effective processing of mail by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:04 P.M. H.R. 194 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:06 P.M. H.R. 194 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 194.
3:21:29 P.M. H.R. 194 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:31 P.M. H.R. 194 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:43 P.M. H.R. 195 Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 195 — “To amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes.”
3:21:53 P.M. H.R. 195 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:55 P.M. H.R. 195 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 195.
3:28:01 P.M. H.R. 195 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:28:03 P.M. H.R. 195 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:09 P.M. H.R. 653 Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 653 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes.”
3:28:21 P.M. H.R. 653 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:28:25 P.M. H.R. 653 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 653.
3:38:36 P.M. H.R. 653 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:37 P.M. H.R. 653 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:41 P.M. H.R. 2169 Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2169 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance information sharing in the Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative, and for other purposes.”
3:39:51 P.M. H.R. 2169 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:39:52 P.M. H.R. 2169 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2169.
3:46:58 P.M. H.R. 2169 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:59 P.M. H.R. 2169 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:28 P.M. H.R. 2281 Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2281 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
3:47:40 P.M. H.R. 2281 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:47:42 P.M. H.R. 2281 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2281.
3:58:58 P.M. H.R. 2281 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:00 P.M. H.R. 2281 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:59:38 P.M. H.R. 1177 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1177 — “To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes.”
3:59:49 P.M. H.R. 1177 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:59:51 P.M. H.R. 1177 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1177.
4:08:05 P.M. H.R. 1177 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.
4:08:07 P.M. H.R. 2154 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2154 — “To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center.”
4:08:31 P.M. H.R. 2154 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:37 P.M. H.R. 2154 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2154.
4:15:30 P.M. H.R. 2154 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15:32 P.M. H.R. 2154 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:01 P.M. H.R. 672 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 672 — “To require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.”
4:19:39 P.M. H.R. 672 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:42 P.M. H.R. 672 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 672.
4:41:32 P.M. H.R. 672 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:34 P.M. H.R. 672 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:43 P.M. H. Res. 145 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 145 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.”
4:41:55 P.M. H. Res. 145 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:57 P.M. H. Res. 145 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 145.
5:02:01 P.M. H. Res. 145 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:02:04 P.M. H. Res. 145 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:05 P.M. H.R. 1677 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1677 — “To halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a negotiated political settlement, and hold Syrian human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.”
5:02:20 P.M. H.R. 1677 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:22 P.M. H.R. 1677 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1677.
5:39:47 P.M. H.R. 1677 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:49 P.M. H.R. 1677 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:40:01 P.M. A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Pascrell was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not his previously noticed resolution constituted a point of privilege.
5:57:38 P.M. Mr. Pascrell appealed the ruling of the Chair.
5:57:46 P.M. Mr. Rothfus moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
6:22:05 P.M. On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 188, 1 Present (Roll no. 261).
6:22:07 P.M. Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
6:22:14 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:22:24 P.M. H.R. 1177 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1177 — “To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes.”
6:30:34 P.M. H.R. 1177 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 1 (Roll no. 262).
6:30:35 P.M. H.R. 1177 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:55 P.M. S. 583 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
6:32:27 P.M. S. 583 On passage Passed without objection.
6:32:29 P.M. S. 583 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:03 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:47:56 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:43:43 P.M. Mr. Boyle, Brendan F. moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:43:50 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:43:51 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 2017.
10:00:14 A.M. House Activity May 18, 2017

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:33 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 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.
10:55:09 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 18.
12:00:54 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Glen Berteau, The House Modesto, Modesto, CA.
12:02:05 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:09 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lawson of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:31 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.
12:28:57 P.M. H. Res. 324 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 324 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1039) to amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.”
12:30:17 P.M. H. Res. 324 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 324.
1:04:09 P.M. H. Res. 324 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 324, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H. Res. 324 until later in the legislative day.
1:04:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:15 P.M. today.
2:15:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 18.
2:15:26 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 324, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:16:00 P.M. H. Res. 324 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 324 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1039) to amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.”
2:39:24 P.M. H. Res. 324 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 188 (Roll no. 263).
2:48:06 P.M. H. Res. 324 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 184 (Roll no. 264).
2:48:08 P.M. H. Res. 324 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:49:02 P.M. H.R. 115 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 323. H.R. 115 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.”
2:49:05 P.M. H.R. 115 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 115 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-17 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
2:50:48 P.M. H.R. 115 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 115.
3:44:14 P.M. H.R. 115 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:45:09 P.M. H.R. 115 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 115, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
3:45:27 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
3:56:51 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 18.
3:56:56 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 115, and a motion to suspend the rules, which been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:57:26 P.M. H.R. 115 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 115 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.”
4:21:09 P.M. H.R. 115 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 271 – 143 (Roll no. 265).
4:21:10 P.M. H.R. 115 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:11 P.M. H.R. 1892 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1892 — “To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.”
4:28:08 P.M. H.R. 1892 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 1 (Roll no. 266).
4:28:09 P.M. H.R. 1892 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:30:55 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:01:31 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:29:45 P.M. Ms. Lee moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:29:47 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:29:49 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 19, 2017.

House Activity 5/15 Last Floor Action:
10:02:43 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017.

10:00:08 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:07 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 299, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:26 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:43 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017.
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the senate May 8 -12 ::CONGRESS:: 2017 the house


The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 15, 2017.
 Wrap Up for May 8, 2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force; confirmed: 76-22. Motion to invoke cloture on Scott Gottlieb to be Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration; invoked: 57-41.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #20, S.140 – to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify… MORE

Wrap Up for May 9,2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Scott Gottlieb to be Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration; confirmed: 57-42.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up for May 10,2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.36 (methane CRA); not agreed to: 49-51.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business … MORE

Wrap Up for May 11,2017  Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Robert Lighthizer to be U.S. Trade Representative; invoked: 81-15. Confirmation of Robert Lighthizer (USTR); confirmed: 82-14.   Legislative Business Passed S.1083, Merit Systems Protection Board.   No Executive Business .. MORE

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House Activity May 8, 2017

9:07:35 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:07:53 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert B. Aderholt to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:08:13 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:09:30 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 299, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
9:09:36 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:10:38 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 5, 2017, at 11:56 a.m.: Appointment: Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
9:11:46 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 11, 2017.

Last Floor Action: May 11,2017
2:03:56 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2017.

2:00:16 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:21 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Chabot to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:52 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Scott Wilson, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
2:02:08 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 299, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:02:13 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:14 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 May 9, 2017 at 9:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 140 and S. 249.
2:03:47 P.M. Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance – Pursuant to Section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381) as amended, and section 1(b) of Public Law 115-19, the Speaker, along with the Democratic Leader and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, reappointed Ms. Barbara L. Camens, Washington DC, for a term of five years, and Ms. Roberta L. Holzwarth, Rockford, IL, for a term of five years, both effective May 13, 2017.
2:03:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2017.
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the senate 4/10 April Recess **CONGRESS** Pro Forma 4/24 the house


Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Monday, April 24, 2017 The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Monday, April 10 at 1:30pm; Thursday, April 13 at 8:30am; Monday, April 17 at 4:30pm; and Thursday, April 20 at 7:20pm.   When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 20, it will… More

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House Activity 4/11/2017

11:00:13 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:29 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:47 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:02:11 A.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 242, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:02:13 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:06 A.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE – Pursuant to section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381) as amended, and section 1(b) of Public Law 115-19, the Chair announced on behalf of the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders on the United States Senate, their joint reappointment of the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: Ms. Barbara Childs Wallace, Ridgeland, MS, Chair; Mr. Alan V. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA; and Ms. Susan S. Robfogel, Rochester, NY.
11:03:40 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 April 7, 2017, at 10:41 a.m.: Appointments: National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
11:04:45 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 242. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2017.

 The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 48, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

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the senate April 3rd ~7th CONGRESS 2017 the house


Wrap Up for Friday, April 7, 2017

Apr 7, ’17 12:41 PM

Wrap Up for Friday, April 7, 2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; confirmed: 54-45.   Legislative Business Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business the following bills, en bloc: 861,Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 (Cardin) R.1301, Department…  More

Wrap Up for Thursday, April 6, 2017Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; not invoked (McConnell changed his vote to ‘no’ in order to reconsider): 55-45. McConnell motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the Gorsuch nomination; agreed to: 55-45. Schumer motion… More

Wrap Up for Wednesday, April 5, 2017No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.117, designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as “National Park Week”.   Adopted S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.   Began… More

 Wrap Up for Tuesday, April 4, 2017

 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Elaine Duke, Deputy Secretary of DHS; confirmed: 85-14. Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; agreed to: 55-44.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.94, designating March 2017, as “National Read Aloud Month”.   Adopted S.Res.111, celebrating… More

Wrap Up for Monday, April 3, 2017Roll Call Votes Passage of S.89, Delta Queen; passed 85-12   Legislative Business Passed by voice vote S.544, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014   No Executive Business More

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Last Floor Action:  4/6/2017
2:32:04 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 48, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

9:00:09 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:00:19 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:16 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ruiz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:26 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:41 A.M. H.R. 1219 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. H.R. 1219 — “To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company.”
9:15:46 A.M. H.R. 1219 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1219 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit; and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017 through April 24, 2017
9:16:00 A.M. H.R. 1219 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1219.
10:06:12 A.M. H.R. 1219 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:32:46 A.M. H.R. 1219 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 – 3 (Roll no. 221).
10:32:48 A.M. H.R. 1219 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:32:59 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed.
10:33:01 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:34:20 A.M. S.J. Res. 30 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
10:34:26 A.M. S.J. Res. 30 Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 30 — “Providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
10:35:51 A.M. S.J. Res. 30 On passage Passed without objection.
10:35:53 A.M. S.J. Res. 30 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:36:28 A.M. S.J. Res. 35 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
10:36:32 A.M. S.J. Res. 35 Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 35 — “Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
10:36:45 A.M. S.J. Res. 35 On passage Passed without objection.
10:36:46 A.M. S.J. Res. 35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:36:50 A.M. S.J. Res. 36 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
10:36:58 A.M. S.J. Res. 36 Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 36 — “Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
10:37:32 A.M. S.J. Res. 36 On passage Passed without objection.
10:37:33 A.M. S.J. Res. 36 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:38:05 A.M. Mr. Goodlatte filed a report from the Committee on Judiciary on H. Res. 203.
10:38:28 A.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Somalia – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-28).
10:40:31 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:04:51 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:03:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:29:29 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 6.
2:29:38 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 254.
2:30:07 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 48 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
2:31:10 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:31:19 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:02 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:32:03 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:04 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 48, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

House Activity 4/5/2017

10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:09 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:22 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.
10:49:22 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:35 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 5.
12:00:45 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:15 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hill to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:26:33 P.M. H. Res. 242 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 242 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017.”
12:28:37 P.M. H. Res. 242 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
1:18:08 P.M. H. Res. 242 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 242, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:18:23 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:18:58 P.M. H.R. 1667 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1667 — “To amend title 11 of the United States Code in order to facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy.”
1:19:22 P.M. H.R. 1667 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:19:24 P.M. H.R. 1667 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1667.
1:33:51 P.M. H.R. 1667 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:54 P.M. H.R. 1667 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:34:10 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 242, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:34:35 P.M. H. Res. 242 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 242 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017.”
1:59:01 P.M. H. Res. 242 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 182 (Roll no. 217).
2:06:35 P.M. H. Res. 242 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 181 (Roll no. 218).
2:06:36 P.M. H. Res. 242 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:56 P.M. S. 544 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 544 — “To amend Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes.”
2:09:14 P.M. S. 544 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:13 P.M. S. 544 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 544.
2:42:49 P.M. S. 544 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:42:55 P.M. S. 544 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:44 P.M. H.R. 1304 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 241. H.R. 1304 — “To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans.”
2:43:49 P.M. H.R. 1304 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1304 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
2:44:55 P.M. H.R. 1304 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1304.
3:07:02 P.M. H.R. 1304 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:08:25 P.M. H.R. 1304 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1304, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 1304 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
3:10:21 P.M. A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Jeffries was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not his previously noticed resolution constituted a point of privilege. Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
3:20:22 P.M. Mr. Jeffries appealed the ruling of the Chair.
3:21:23 P.M. Ms. Foxx moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
3:46:16 P.M. On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 185, 2 Present (Roll no. 219).
3:46:18 P.M. Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
3:46:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 1304 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:46:51 P.M. H.R. 1304 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1304 — “To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans.”
3:58:58 P.M. H.R. 1304 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 – 16 (Roll no. 220).
3:59:03 P.M. H.R. 1304 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:20 P.M. Mr. Womack asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on April 6. Agreed to without objection.
4:01:13 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:18:43 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:08:45 P.M. HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP – Pursuant to Section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, 115th Congress, the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP: Mr. Price of NC, Mr. Ellison, Mrs. Davis of CA, Ms. Moore, Ms. Titus, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Ted Lieu of CA and Mrs. Torres.
5:09:34 P.M. CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Mr. Ted Lieu of CA.
5:10:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:28:07 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:28:08 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:28:09 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2017.

House Activity 4/4/2017

10:00:14 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:42 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:52 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.
10:45:57 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:10 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 4.
12:00:15 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:30 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:33 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Adams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:48 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.
12:26:59 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 April 4, 2017 at 9:28 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 89.
12:27:22 P.M. H. Res. 240 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 240 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.”
12:28:41 P.M. H. Res. 240 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 240.
1:11:01 P.M. H. Res. 240 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 240, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:11:47 P.M. H. Res. 241 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 241 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1304) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans.”
1:12:52 P.M. H. Res. 241 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 241.
2:04:42 P.M. H. Res. 241 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 211).
2:14:35 P.M. H. Res. 241 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 184 (Roll no. 212).
2:14:37 P.M. H. Res. 241 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:45 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 240, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:15:01 P.M. H. Res. 240 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 240 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.”
2:22:38 P.M. H. Res. 240 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 187 (Roll no. 213).
2:31:30 P.M. H. Res. 240 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 214).
2:31:32 P.M. H. Res. 240 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:32:14 P.M. H.R. 353 Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
2:33:22 P.M. H.R. 353 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 353.
3:06:19 P.M. H.R. 353 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:20 P.M. H.R. 353 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:07:10 P.M. H.R. 1343 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 240. H.R. 1343 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.”
3:07:15 P.M. H.R. 1343 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1343 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
3:09:55 P.M. H.R. 1343 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1343.
4:10:14 P.M. H.R. 1343 An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, printed in House Report 115-75 to require the GAO to report to Congress one year after date of enactment the impact of the legislation on employee ownership.
4:10:18 P.M. H.R. 1343 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 240, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.
4:13:19 P.M. H.R. 1343 By unanimous consent, the Polis amendment was withdrawn.
4:13:23 P.M. H.R. 1343 Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
4:14:11 P.M. H.R. 1343 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to prohibit any exemption to an issuer if the issuer or affiliate of the issuer has withheld information from Congress relevant to its investigation of any collusion between persons associated with the Russian Government and persons associated with a presidential campaign.
4:20:49 P.M. H.R. 1343 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:45:31 P.M. H.R. 1343 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 228 (Roll no. 215).
4:58:21 P.M. H.R. 1343 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 331 – 87 (Roll no. 216).
4:58:22 P.M. H.R. 1343 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:35 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:12 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19:49 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:19:51 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:52 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2017.

Last Floor Action: 4/3
7:40:08 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:27 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:45 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.
12:06:42 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 3.
2:00:08 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Skyline Wesleyan Church, San Diego, CA
2:01:59 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:01 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:28 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:17 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 March 30, 2017, at 4:45 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 43 without amendment.
2:07:04 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
5:04:17 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 3.
5:04:38 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:04:52 P.M. H. Res. 92 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 92 — “Condemning North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes.”
5:05:20 P.M. H. Res. 92 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:21 P.M. H. Res. 92 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 92.
5:31:34 P.M. H. Res. 92 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.
5:31:59 P.M. H. Res. 54 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 54 — “Reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms.”
5:32:10 P.M. H. Res. 54 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:32:12 P.M. H. Res. 54 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 54.
5:49:10 P.M. H. Res. 54 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:49:14 P.M. H. Res. 54 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:25 P.M. H.R. 479 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 479 — “To require a report on the designation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:49:40 P.M. H.R. 479 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:49:41 P.M. H.R. 479 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 479.
6:08:59 P.M. H.R. 479 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.
6:09:28 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 April 3, 2017, at 4:32 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 544.
6:10:26 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting Principles for Reforming the Military Selective Service Process – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-27).
6:10:45 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:24 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 3.
6:30:25 P.M. Mr. Buck filed reports from the Committee on Rules, on measures H. Res. 240, H. Res. 241, and H. Res. 242.
6:31:55 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:18 P.M. H. Res. 92 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 92 — “Condemning North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes.”
6:53:31 P.M. H. Res. 92 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 3 (Roll no. 209).
6:53:34 P.M. H. Res. 92 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:08 P.M. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Jeffries notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution. Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
7:08:55 P.M. H.R. 479 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 479 — “To require a report on the designation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism, and for other purposes.”
7:15:59 P.M. H.R. 479 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 1 (Roll no. 210).
7:16:00 P.M. H.R. 479 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:57 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:40:08 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:45:45 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:45:52 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:53 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 4, 2017.
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Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.98, designating the first week of April 2017, as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”.   Adopted S.Res.103, designating March 29, 2017, as “Vietnam Veterans Day”   Passed H.R.353 with Cantwell amendment and Thune substitute amendment, to improve the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration’s weather research   No Executive…  More

Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Roll Call Votes Ratification of Executive Calendar #1, Treaty 114-12, Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Montenegro; agreed to: 97-2.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.95, designating March 22, 2017, as “National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day”.   Adopted S.Res.101, authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the…    More

Wrap Up Monday,March 27, 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1, Treaty 114-12, Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Montenegro; invoked: 97-2.   Legislative Business Passed S.J.Res.30, providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.   Passed…  More

 Wrap Up for Thursday, March 23, 2017
Roll Call Votes Passage of S.J.Res.34 (broadband CRA); passed: 50-48. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #20, David Friedman, to be Ambassador to Israel; invoked: 52-46. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #20, David Friedman, to be Ambassador to Israel; confirmed: 52-46.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.96, designating March 25, 2017, as “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness…  More

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Last Floor Action: 3/30
12:30:05 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2017.

9:00:08 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:14 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:31 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:38 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:43 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:04 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:59 A.M. H.R. 1431 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. H.R. 1431 — “To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
9:14:04 A.M. H.R. 1431 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
9:14:29 A.M. H.R. 1431 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1431.
9:54:31 A.M. H.R. 1431 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:55:14 A.M. H.R. 1431 Mr. Foster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
9:55:30 A.M. H.R. 1431 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit members of the Science Advisory Board from being employed by any corporate entity that has an interest before the Board during that members service, and for three years following that members service.
10:03:33 A.M. H.R. 1431 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:30:15 A.M. H.R. 1431 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 233 (Roll no. 207).
10:41:06 A.M. H.R. 1431 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 208).
10:41:08 A.M. H.R. 1431 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:42:04 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
10:51:12 A.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 30, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, April 3, 2017 at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
10:51:18 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:03:28 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:58:48 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 353 amended, and H.J. Res. 67.
11:58:49 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
12:30:00 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:30:01 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:05 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2017.

House Activity 3/29

10:00:03 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:00:58 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
12:00:31 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Dillingham, Farina United Methodist Church, Farina, IL.
12:01:49 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:53 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 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.
12:26:00 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 March 29, 2017, at 9:28 a.m.: Appointments: Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:26:24 P.M. H. Res. 233 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 233 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
12:27:29 P.M. H. Res. 233 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.
1:37:21 P.M. H. Res. 233 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 191 (Roll no. 203).
1:44:22 P.M. H. Res. 233 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 204).
1:44:24 P.M. H. Res. 233 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:50 P.M. H.R. 1430 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
1:45:55 P.M. H.R. 1430 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:46:36 P.M. H.R. 1430 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
2:44:17 P.M. H.R. 1430 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:44:50 P.M. H.R. 1430 Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2:45:09 P.M. H.R. 1430 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
2:52:01 P.M. H.R. 1430 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:52:28 P.M. H.R. 1430 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2:52:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:20:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
4:20:33 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question on the motion to recommit on H.R. 1430 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:21:23 P.M. H.R. 1430 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
4:45:57 P.M. H.R. 1430 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 205).
4:55:21 P.M. H.R. 1430 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 206).
4:55:23 P.M. H.R. 1430 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:10 P.M. Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 30, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:57:38 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:14 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:14:59 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-26).
6:15:00 P.M. Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:15:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:05 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.

House Activity 3/28

10:00:03 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:00:58 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
12:00:31 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Dillingham, Farina United Methodist Church, Farina, IL.
12:01:49 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:53 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 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.
12:26:00 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 March 29, 2017, at 9:28 a.m.: Appointments: Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:26:24 P.M. H. Res. 233 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 233 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
12:27:29 P.M. H. Res. 233 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.
1:37:21 P.M. H. Res. 233 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 191 (Roll no. 203).
1:44:22 P.M. H. Res. 233 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 204).
1:44:24 P.M. H. Res. 233 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:50 P.M. H.R. 1430 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
1:45:55 P.M. H.R. 1430 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:46:36 P.M. H.R. 1430 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
2:44:17 P.M. H.R. 1430 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:44:50 P.M. H.R. 1430 Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2:45:09 P.M. H.R. 1430 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
2:52:01 P.M. H.R. 1430 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:52:28 P.M. H.R. 1430 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2:52:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:20:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
4:20:33 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question on the motion to recommit on H.R. 1430 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:21:23 P.M. H.R. 1430 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
4:45:57 P.M. H.R. 1430 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 205).
4:55:21 P.M. H.R. 1430 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 206).
4:55:23 P.M. H.R. 1430 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:10 P.M. Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 30, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:57:38 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:14 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:14:59 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-26).
6:15:00 P.M. Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:15:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:05 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.

Last Floor Action:
8:29:57 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2017.

House Activity 3/27

12:00:32 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:46 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:08 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.
12:01:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:16 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
2:00:18 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:38 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:42 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Messer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:05:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:01:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
5:02:23 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:02:31 P.M. H.R. 1117 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1117 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.”
5:02:48 P.M. H.R. 1117 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:50 P.M. H.R. 1117 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1117.
5:10:29 P.M. H.R. 1117 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.
5:10:31 P.M. H.R. 1214 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1214 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a program to use simplified procedures to issue public assistance for certain projects under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
5:11:07 P.M. H.R. 1214 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:09 P.M. H.R. 1214 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1214.
5:17:21 P.M. H.R. 1214 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:23 P.M. H.R. 1214 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:24 P.M. H.R. 654 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 654 — “To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.”
5:17:47 P.M. H.R. 654 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:49 P.M. H.R. 654 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 654.
5:23:37 P.M. H.R. 654 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:24:47 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 March 27, 2017, at 2:41 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy and the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
5:24:57 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:13 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
6:30:17 P.M. Ms. Cheney filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 229 and H. Res. 230.
6:31:05 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:26 P.M. H.R. 1117 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1117 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.”
6:54:29 P.M. H.R. 1117 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 195).
6:54:30 P.M. H.R. 1117 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:16 P.M. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Ms. Lofgren notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
7:06:00 P.M. H.R. 654 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 654 — “To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M. H.R. 654 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 11 (Roll no. 196).
7:14:20 P.M. H.R. 654 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:54 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:30 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:29:45 P.M. Mr. Veasey moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:29:56 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:57 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2017.

House Activity 3/24

9:00:12 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:17 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:17 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:01:44 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:00 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:12:49 A.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 228.
9:14:23 A.M. H. Res. 228 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.”
9:14:34 A.M. H. Res. 228 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
10:55:18 A.M. H. Res. 228 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 186 (Roll no. 191).
11:03:18 A.M. H. Res. 228 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 192).
11:03:20 A.M. H. Res. 228 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:03:21 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules on H.R. 1365, as amended, if ordered and the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, if ordered.
11:03:47 A.M. H.R. 1365 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1365 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain acquisition innovation, and for other purposes.”
11:12:05 A.M. H.R. 1365 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 424 – 0 (Roll no. 193).
11:12:06 A.M. H.R. 1365 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:18:45 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 – 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 194).
11:19:47 A.M. H.R. 1628 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 1628 — “To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.”
11:20:31 A.M. H.R. 1628 DEBATE – The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 1628.
3:30:32 P.M. H.R. 1628 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1628 is postponed.
3:31:36 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 24.
4:30:01 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1302, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:30:05 P.M. H.R. 1302 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1302 — “To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, and for other purposes.”
4:30:42 P.M. H.R. 1302 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:30:44 P.M. H.R. 1302 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:03 P.M. Mr. Bergman asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, March 24, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, March 27, 2017 at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
4:31:25 P.M. Mr. Bergman moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:31:32 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:31:33 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 27, 2017.

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