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the senate March 20th -24th CONGRESS 2017 the house


Schedule for

Monday, March 27, 2017
The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, March 27, 2017.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #1, the Montenegro treaty. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the treaty is 3:30pm.   At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the …

 Wrap Up for Thursday, March 23, 2017
Mar 23, ’17 5:55 PM

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

 Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Mar 22, ’17 7:07 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.83; passed: 50-48.   Legislative Business   Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.1181, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act.   No Executive Business  More

 Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Mar 21, ’17 7:05 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #21 and #22, en bloc – Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission and Danny C. Reeves, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission; confirmed: 98-0. Passage of H.J.Res.69; passed: 52-47.   Legislative Business Passed…

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Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Thursday, March 16 at 11:30am Monday, March 20 at 10:00am   When the Senate adjourns on Monday, March 20, it will next convene at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 21.   On …

 

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Last Floor Action:
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.

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.

House Activity 3/23

9:00:09 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Bob MacGregor, City Harvest Church, Vancouver, Washington.
9:01:40 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.
9:02:11 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kelly of MS to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:33 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.
9:15:23 A.M. H. Res. 221 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 221 — “Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
9:16:10 A.M. H. Res. 221 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 221.
9:59:29 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 83.
10:00:08 A.M. H. Res. 221 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 221.
10:22:03 A.M. H. Res. 221 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 221, 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.
10:22:37 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:05:38 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 23.
8:05:49 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 23, 2017, at 1:36 p.m.: that the Senate passed S.J. Res. 34
8:06:11 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 221, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
8:06:32 P.M. H. Res. 221 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 221 — “Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
8:45:41 P.M. H. Res. 221 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 185 (Roll no. 188).
8:52:27 P.M. H. Res. 221 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 189 (Roll no. 189).
8:52:28 P.M. H. Res. 221 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:53:49 P.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 tomorrow.
8:56:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
9:02:54 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 202 – 197, 4 Present (Roll no. 190).
9:04:19 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:11:36 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:47:27 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:47:38 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:39 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 24, 2017.

House Activity 3/22

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:27 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.
11:12:18 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.
12:00:25 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Tom Smiley, Lakewood Baptist Church, Gainesville, Georgia.
12:01:52 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:54 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Jeffries to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:35 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.
12:31:04 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 22, 2017 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 69, without amendment.
12:31:15 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 22, 2017 at 11:22 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1228, without amendment and H.R. 244, with amendments.
12:31:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:57 P.M. H.R. 1302 Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1302 — “To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, and for other purposes.”
12:32:16 P.M. H.R. 1302 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:32:18 P.M. H.R. 1302 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1302.
12:39:39 P.M. H.R. 1302 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. McSally objected to the Yea – Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:39:52 P.M. H.R. 1238 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1238 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for other purposes.”
12:40:07 P.M. H.R. 1238 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:40:12 P.M. H.R. 1238 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1238.
12:50:45 P.M. H.R. 1238 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.
12:51:11 P.M. H.R. 1365 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1365 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain acquisition innovation, and for other purposes.”
12:51:25 P.M. H.R. 1365 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:51:27 P.M. H.R. 1365 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1365.
12:58:00 P.M. H.R. 1365 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Donovan objected to the Yea – Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:58:44 P.M. A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Polis was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not his resolution constituted a point of privilege. Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
1:12:10 P.M. Mr. Polis moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
1:12:13 P.M. Ms. Cheney moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
1:37:39 P.M. On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 189, 1 Present (Roll no. 182).
1:37:41 P.M. Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
1:38:00 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Rosen motion to recommit with instructions and passage of H.R. 372, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:38:44 P.M. H.R. 372 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 372 — “To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.”
1:46:28 P.M. H.R. 372 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 233 (Roll no. 183).
1:53:33 P.M. H.R. 372 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 – 7 (Roll no. 184).
1:53:35 P.M. H.R. 372 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:09 P.M. H.R. 1101 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 210. H.R. 1101 — “To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.”
1:56:14 P.M. H.R. 1101 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1101 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendment is in order.
1:57:28 P.M. H.R. 1101 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1101.
2:50:32 P.M. H.R. 1101 An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-51 to clarify that existing association health plans may continue to operate under existing state and federal law.
2:51:08 P.M. H.R. 1101 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 210, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 1.
2:59:15 P.M. H.R. 1101 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) without objection.
2:59:20 P.M. H.R. 1101 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:00:01 P.M. H.R. 1101 Ms. Shea-Porter moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
3:00:13 P.M. H.R. 1101 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minuted of debate on the Shea-Porter 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 plans to provide coverage for substance use disorder treatments, including treatment for opioid use.
3:06:03 P.M. H.R. 1101 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:31:53 P.M. H.R. 1101 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 233 (Roll no. 185).
3:40:05 P.M. H.R. 1101 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 – 175 (Roll no. 186).
3:40:07 P.M. H.R. 1101 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:08 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1238 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:40:20 P.M. H.R. 1238 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1238 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for other purposes.”
3:48:19 P.M. H.R. 1238 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 6 (Roll no. 187).
3:48:20 P.M. H.R. 1238 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:48:49 P.M. Mr. Womack asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 23. Agreed to without objection.
3:49:23 P.M. Congressional Award Board – Pursuant to section 803(a) of the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act (2 U.S.C. 803(a)), the Democratic Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Congressional Award Board: Mrs. Dingell.
3:51:26 P.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 South Sudan – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-25).
3:52:04 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:10:34 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:11:34 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:52:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.
11:52:35 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 221.
11:53:00 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:53:10 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:53:15 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 23, 2017.

House Activity 3/21

10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:59 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.
11:02:41 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 21.
12:00:39 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Chris Bell, 3 Circle Church, Fairhope, Alabama
12:02:06 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. Byrne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:44 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.
12:28:19 P.M. H. Res. 209 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 209 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.”
12:29:33 P.M. H. Res. 209 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 209.
1:36:48 P.M. H. Res. 209 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 185 (Roll no. 176).
1:43:30 P.M. H. Res. 209 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 182 (Roll no. 177).
1:43:31 P.M. H. Res. 209 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:40 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.
1:43:49 P.M. H.R. 1353 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1353 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain additional information to be submitted to Congress regarding the strategic 5-year technology investment plan of the Transportation Security Administration.”
1:50:04 P.M. H.R. 1353 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 2 (Roll no. 178).
1:50:05 P.M. H.R. 1353 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:51:30 P.M. Mr. Murphy (PA) filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 154.
1:52:26 P.M. H. Res. 210 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 210 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.”
1:52:57 P.M. H. Res. 210 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 210.
2:40:21 P.M. H. Res. 210 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 210, 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 the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:41:03 P.M. S. 305 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:41:22 P.M. S. 305 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 305 — “To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.”
2:41:25 P.M. S. 305 On passage Passed by voice vote.
2:41:30 P.M. S. 305 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:41:32 P.M. H.R. 372 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 209. H.R. 372 — “To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.”
2:41:37 P.M. H.R. 372 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 372 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.
2:42:07 P.M. H.R. 372 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 372.
3:23:42 P.M. H.R. 372 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:24:11 P.M. H.R. 372 Ms. Rosen moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3:24:37 P.M. H.R. 372 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 reported back to the House with an amendment to add a subsection to the bill titled Protecting Affordable Healthcare for Older Americans.
3:31:05 P.M. H.R. 372 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:31:15 P.M. H.R. 372 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Ms. Rosen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
3:31:43 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:12:32 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 21.
4:12:33 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 210 and on a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1297 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:13:18 P.M. H. Res. 210 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 210 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.”
4:38:48 P.M. H. Res. 210 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 186 (Roll no. 179).
4:46:20 P.M. H. Res. 210 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 186 (Roll no. 180).
4:46:22 P.M. H. Res. 210 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:10 P.M. H.R. 1297 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1297 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes.”
4:56:51 P.M. H.R. 1297 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0 (Roll no. 181).
4:56:52 P.M. H.R. 1297 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:18 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:10:53 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:27:02 P.M. Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:27:16 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:27:17 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2017.

Last Floor Action:
6:52:47 P.M. -H.R. 1294
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

House Activity 3/20/2017

12:00:07 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:12 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:43 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.
12:14:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:02 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.
2:00:08 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:25 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:01 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:08 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
3:32:07 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.
3:32:11 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:32:37 P.M. H.R. 1029 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1029 — “To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve pesticide registration and other activities under the Act, to extend and modify fee authorities, and for other purposes.”
3:32:52 P.M. H.R. 1029 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:54 P.M. H.R. 1029 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1029.
3:42:09 P.M. H.R. 1029 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:11 P.M. H.R. 1029 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:23 P.M. H.R. 382 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 382 — “To amend the Department of Agriculture program for research and extension grants to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to redesignate the program as the “Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program”.”
3:42:33 P.M. H.R. 382 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:35 P.M. H.R. 382 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 382.
3:52:34 P.M. H.R. 382 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:36 P.M. H.R. 382 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:35 P.M. H.R. 1309 Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1309 — “To streamline the office and term of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.”
3:53:51 P.M. H.R. 1309 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:53 P.M. H.R. 1309 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1309.
4:01:03 P.M. H.R. 1309 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:05 P.M. H.R. 1309 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:01:31 P.M. H.R. 1353 Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1353 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain additional information to be submitted to Congress regarding the strategic 5-year technology investment plan of the Transportation Security Administration.”
4:01:41 P.M. H.R. 1353 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:43 P.M. H.R. 1353 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1353.
4:07:55 P.M. H.R. 1353 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.
4:08:15 P.M. H.R. 1294 Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1294 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for congressional notification regarding major acquisition program breaches, and for other purposes.”
4:08:24 P.M. H.R. 1294 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:25 P.M. H.R. 1294 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1294.
4:15:21 P.M. H.R. 1294 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.
4:16:26 P.M. H.R. 1297 Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1297 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes.”
4:16:39 P.M. H.R. 1297 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:41 P.M. H.R. 1297 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1297.
4:22:42 P.M. H.R. 1297 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.
4:23:24 P.M. H.R. 1249 Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1249 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a multiyear acquisition strategy of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:23:34 P.M. H.R. 1249 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:36 P.M. H.R. 1249 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1249.
4:29:47 P.M. H.R. 1249 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.
4:31:10 P.M. H.R. 1252 Mr. Higgins (LA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1252 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:31:17 P.M. H.R. 1252 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:19 P.M. H.R. 1252 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1252.
4:37:42 P.M. H.R. 1252 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.
4:37:50 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:52 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.
6:30:59 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoptoin of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:21 P.M. H.R. 1294 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1294 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for congressional notification regarding major acquisition program breaches, and for other purposes.”
6:52:47 P.M. H.R. 1294 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 173).
6:52:47 P.M. H.R. 1294 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Thursday, March 16 at 11:30am Monday, March 20 at 10:00am   When the Senate adjourns on Monday, March 20, it will next convene at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 21.
Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Daniel Coats to be Director of National Intelligence; invoked: 88-11. Confirmation of Daniel Coats to be Director of National Intelligence; confirmed: 85-12. Confirmation of Herbert McMaster to be Lieutenant General; confirmed: 86-10.   Legislative Business Passed H.R.1362, to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic… More
Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.42 (UI drug testing); passed: 51-48.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business More
Wrap Up for Monday, March 13, 2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Seema Verma to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business More

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House Activity 3/17/2016

9:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:10 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:46 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF 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.
9:01:58 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Harper to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:12 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.
9:10:32 A.M. H. Res. 173 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 173 — “Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.”
9:11:25 A.M. H. Res. 173 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 173.
9:14:15 A.M. H. Res. 173 The previous question was ordered without objection.
9:14:18 A.M. H. Res. 173 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:24 A.M. H. Res. 173 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:14:58 A.M. H.R. 1367 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1367 — “To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
9:15:26 A.M. H.R. 1367 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:17:21 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wenstrup, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to extend the timeline to implement the fellowship program from 90 days to one year and extends the GAO reporting deadline from one to two years. Also, the amendment removes the requirement to track a number of hiring effectiveness metrics, changes the establishment of a recruiting database from a “shall” to “may” authority, and stipulates that HR training be accomplished virtually.
9:17:38 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wenstrup amendment No. 1.
9:20:47 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Wenstrup amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:11 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to make clear that the Inspector General of the VA must report, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 7412, on at minimum 5 clinical and 5 nonclinical VA occupations that have the largest staffing shortages, which then triggers special hiring authorities for the Secretary to address such shortages.
9:21:28 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 2.
9:25:28 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Meng amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:44 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Sewell (AL), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to allow the Secretary to select eligible employees for the Executive Management Fellowship Program who represent or service rural areas, to whatever extent practicable.
9:26:04 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sewell amendment No. 3.
9:30:48 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Sewell (AL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:58 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to strike section 6, “Reemployment of Former Employees,” which would allow for the Secretary to appoint former employees at one grade higher than when they last separated, without having to go through the usual competitive application process.
9:31:17 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 4.
9:34:00 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:34:22 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to prevent former political appointees at the VA from receiving non-political, competitively selected positions at the VA without having to go through the proper selection process.
9:34:46 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 5.
9:37:54 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:38:17 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Shea-Porter, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs to list open mental health positions in the database established under the bill.
9:38:38 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shea-Porter amendment No. 6.
9:41:55 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Shea-Porter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:42:21 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to clarify that “medical facility” referenced in Sec. 10 includes each medical center, domiciliary facility, outpatient clinic, community-based outpatient clinic, and vet center.
9:42:46 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) amendment No. 7.
9:45:23 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Brownley (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:55 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to add an analysis of succession planning and hiring in rural areas, and requires a study on the ability to hire and recruit veterans in rural areas.
9:46:12 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment No. 8.
9:50:06 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:50:38 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gottheimer, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to add veterans who are recent graduates and/or recipients of Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Assistance as a distinct category of individuals who are allowed for excepted service appointments.
9:51:02 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gottheimer amendment No. 9.
9:55:13 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Gottheimer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:55:20 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to strengthen anonymity protections for employees filling out exit surveys, and requires exit survey data to be compiled at the VISN level to identify and acknowledge regional differences.
9:55:41 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.
9:59:19 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:39 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to require the total number of employees that voluntarily separated and the percentage of those employees that took the voluntary exit survey.
10:00:02 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 11.
10:02:43 A.M. H.R. 1367 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:03:12 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to encourage the transition of military medical professionals into employment with the Veterans Health Administration upon discharge or separation from the Armed Forces.
10:03:38 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 12.
10:05:32 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Meng amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:56 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. Bost, numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a plan to hire a director for each VA medical center without a permanent director.
10:06:14 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 13.
10:10:16 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Bost amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:10:53 A.M. H.R. 1367 An amendment, offered by Mr. O’Rourke, numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 115-39 to allow the VA to offer physicians conditional job offers two years prior to the completion of their residency program. Also, the amendment requires VA recruiters or similar official to visit each teaching institution with a residency program at least once annually.
10:11:14 A.M. H.R. 1367 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Rourke amendment No. 14.
10:14:19 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the O’Rourke amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:14:36 A.M. H.R. 1367 Mr. Wenstrup moved that the committee rise.
10:14:51 A.M. H.R. 1367 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:15:02 A.M. H.R. 1367 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1367 as unfinished business.
10:15:38 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:02:08 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 17.
11:02:12 A.M. H.R. 1367 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1367 — “To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
11:02:33 A.M. H.R. 1367 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:02:35 A.M. H.R. 1367 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of the Hanabusa amendment No. 11, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:29:24 A.M. H.R. 1367 On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 400 – 8 (Roll no. 170).
11:29:47 A.M. H.R. 1367 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1367.
11:30:34 A.M. H.R. 1367 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:30:47 A.M. H.R. 1367 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:37:10 A.M. H.R. 1367 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 412 – 0 (Roll no. 171).
11:37:12 A.M. H.R. 1367 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:44:55 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 143, 2 Present (Roll no. 172).
11:48:38 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.
12:25:10 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 17, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:26:19 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:43:28 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:52:58 P.M. Mr. Gallego moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:53:07 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:53:09 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 20, 2017.

House Activity 3/16

Last Floor Action:
3:18:57 P.M. -H.R. 1259
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1259.

10:00:55 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:32 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.
10:47:21 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:26 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.
12:00:35 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Andrew Chaney, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Missouri.
12:02:17 P.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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:03:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ruiz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:33 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.
12:33:55 P.M. H. Res. 198 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1259) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1367) to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.”
12:39:05 P.M. H. Res. 198 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 198.
1:30:52 P.M. H. Res. 198 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 198, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings 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.
1:30:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
1:35:44 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.
1:35:45 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 198, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:36:25 P.M. H. Res. 198 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 198 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1259) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1367) to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.”
1:59:07 P.M. H. Res. 198 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 185 (Roll no. 162).
2:06:59 P.M. H. Res. 198 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 187 (Roll no. 163).
2:07:01 P.M. H. Res. 198 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:27 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 165, 1 Present (Roll no. 164).
2:15:23 P.M. H.R. 1181 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 198. H.R. 1181 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.”
2:16:31 P.M. H.R. 1181 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
3:16:23 P.M. H.R. 1181 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:17:14 P.M. H.R. 1181 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1181, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.R. 1181 until a time to be announced.
3:17:54 P.M. H.R. 1259 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 198. H.R. 1259 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes.”
3:18:48 P.M. H.R. 1259 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 198 and Rule XVIII.
3:18:49 P.M. H.R. 1259 The Speaker designated the Honorable Harold Rogers to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:18:57 P.M. H.R. 1259 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1259.

House Activity 3/15

4:30:26 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
4:30:40 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
4:31:01 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
4:32:20 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:32:23 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dunn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:32:42 P.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.
4:45:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:46:20 P.M. H.R. 132 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 132 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District, and for other purposes.”
4:46:31 P.M. H.R. 132 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 132.
4:49:28 P.M. H.R. 132 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.
4:49:50 P.M. S.J. Res. 1 Mr. Tipton asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
4:49:50 P.M. S.J. Res. 1 Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 1 — “Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.”
4:50:21 P.M. S.J. Res. 1 On passage Passed without objection.
4:50:23 P.M. S.J. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:24 P.M. H.R. 648 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 648 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.”
4:50:57 P.M. H.R. 648 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:58 P.M. H.R. 648 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 648.
4:56:11 P.M. H.R. 648 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.
4:56:20 P.M. H.R. 267 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 267 — “To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.”
4:56:44 P.M. H.R. 267 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:46 P.M. H.R. 267 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 267.
5:05:16 P.M. H.R. 267 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tipton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:05:39 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:55 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 15.
6:31:01 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 15, 2017 at 5:42 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1362, without amendment.
6:32:02 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 debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:18 P.M. H.R. 132 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 132 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District, and for other purposes.”
6:58:04 P.M. H.R. 132 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 1 (Roll no. 159).
6:58:05 P.M. H.R. 132 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:09 P.M. H.R. 648 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 648 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.”
7:04:33 P.M. H.R. 648 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 160).
7:04:34 P.M. H.R. 648 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:10 P.M. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Crowley 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.
7:06:11 P.M. PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Mr. Crowley was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification.
7:16:00 P.M. Mr. Crowley and Mr. Pascrell were recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not Mr. Crowley’s resolution constituted a point of privilege, and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
7:31:20 P.M. Mr. Crowley moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
7:31:30 P.M. Mr. McCarthy moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
7:48:08 P.M. On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 161).
7:48:10 P.M. Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
7:48:38 P.M. H.R. 267 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 267 — “To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.”
7:49:01 P.M. H.R. 267 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:05 P.M. H.R. 267 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:49:28 P.M. Mr. Harper filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 173.
7:50:14 P.M. H.R. 1228 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:50:51 P.M. H.R. 1228 An amendment, offered by Mr. Harper, to add a new subsection relating to the authority of Congressional leadership in making appointments.
7:51:03 P.M. H.R. 1228 On agreeing to the Harper amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:51:17 P.M. H.R. 1228 On passage Passed without objection.
7:51:24 P.M. H.R. 1228 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:51:30 P.M. Mr. Buck filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.
7:52:50 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:10:18 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:21:00 P.M. Mr. Hurd moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:21:06 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:07 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2017.

House Activity 3/13

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Liz Cheney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:19 P.M. The House received a communication from Paul D. Irving, Sergeant at Arms. The Sergeant-at-Arms notified the House that the time previously appointed for the next meeting of the House was going to be 12:00 p.m. on March 14, 2017, for Morning Hour debate. Pursuant to clause 12(c) of rule I, he notified the House of an imminent impairment of the place of reconvening at that time. The impairment is due to severe weather. Subsequently, the Chair announced that the rescheduling of the time of meeting for the House at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017 had been communicated to the Members.
12:01:27 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to section 12(c) of rule I. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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 Wrap Up for Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mar 9, ’17 5:47 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.57 (ESSA accountability); passed: 50-49. Motion to invoke cloture on Seema Verma (CMS); invoked: 54-44.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.86, recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.   No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 8, 2017  Mar 8, ’17 8:35 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.58; passed: 59-40.   Legislative Business Passed S.496, to repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled “Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform”.   Passed S.J.Res.1, approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed… More

Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Mar 7, ’17 6:17 PM Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.44; passed: 51-48.   Legislative Business Adopted by voice vote S.Res.68, raising awareness of modern slavery.   Adopted S.Res.82, congratulating the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Laboratory.   No Executive Business More

Wrap Up for Monday, March 6, 2017 Mar 6, ’17 6:59 PM Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.37; passed: 49-48.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business More

 Wrap Up for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Mar 2, ’17 6:01 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Ben Carson to be Secretary, HUD; confirmed: 58-41. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy; invoked: 62-37. Confirmation of Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy; confirmed: 62-37. Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.37; agreed to: 51-46.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.79, Read… More

Mar 1, ’17 4:37 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Ryan Zinke to be Secretary, DOI; confirmed: 68-31. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ben Carson to be Secretary, HUD; invoked: 62-37.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.74, congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United States.   Adopted…    More

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House Activity 3/9

10:00:57 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:20 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.
11:10:15 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:14 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.
12:00:17 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:21 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:23 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kuster of NH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:23 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 9, 2017 at 9:16 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 58, S.J. Res. 1, and S. 496.
12:02:48 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.
12:34:35 P.M. H. Res. 180 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 180 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes.”
12:38:46 P.M. H. Res. 180 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 180.
1:06:04 P.M. H. Res. 180 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 180, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:06:59 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:16:12 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 9.
2:16:13 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 180, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:16:58 P.M. H. Res. 180 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 180 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes.”
2:43:03 P.M. H. Res. 180 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 186 (Roll no. 138).
2:52:00 P.M. H. Res. 180 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 184 (Roll no. 139).
2:52:02 P.M. H. Res. 180 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:12 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 57.
2:55:00 P.M. H.R. 725 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 175. H.R. 725 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.”
2:55:05 P.M. H.R. 725 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 725
2:55:11 P.M. H.R. 725 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 175 and Rule XVIII.
2:55:12 P.M. H.R. 725 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:55:52 P.M. H.R. 725 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 725.
3:28:45 P.M. H.R. 725 An amendment, offered by Mr. Soto, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-27 to create an exception for instances of public health risks, including byproducts of hydraulic fracturing, well stimulation, or any water contamination
3:29:02 P.M. H.R. 725 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 175, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 1.
3:37:24 P.M. H.R. 725 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:37:56 P.M. H.R. 725 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cartwright, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-27 to create a separate exception for plaintiffs seeking compensation resulting from the bad faith of an insurer.
3:38:20 P.M. H.R. 725 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 175, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 2.
3:47:04 P.M. H.R. 725 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cartwright amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:47:22 P.M. H.R. 725 Mr. Farenthold moved that the committee rise.
3:47:36 P.M. H.R. 725 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:47 P.M. H.R. 725 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 725 as unfinished business.
3:47:52 P.M. H.R. 985 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. H.R. 985 — “To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes.”
3:47:57 P.M. H.R. 985 Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 720 and H.R. 985.
3:48:35 P.M. H.R. 985 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII.
3:48:36 P.M. H.R. 985 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:48:44 P.M. H.R. 985 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 985.
4:37:13 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to make technical, conforming, and clarifying changes to the bill.
4:37:51 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.
4:44:18 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:49 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike the provision on conflicts of interest.
4:45:14 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2.
4:52:46 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:53:22 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike the fee determination based on equitable relief provision.
4:53:46 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3.
5:02:17 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:02:37 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Soto, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike section 1721 to allow discovery to proceed while motions are pending.
5:03:00 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 4.
5:10:41 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:10:58 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt civil actions alleging fraud.
5:11:20 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5.
5:21:13 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:21:27 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt civil rights actions from the bill’s class action provisions.
5:21:50 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 6.
5:30:10 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:30:27 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 7 printed in Part B House Report 115-29 to replace the substantive text of the bill with a requirement that the bankruptcy asbestos trust report quarterly an aggregate list of demands received and payments made
5:30:48 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
5:39:10 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:39:43 P.M. H.R. 985 An amendment, offered by Mr. Espaillat, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt a claimant who is or has been living in public housing or any dwelling unit for which rental assistance provided under section 8.
5:40:04 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Espaillat amendment No. 8.
5:45:22 P.M. H.R. 985 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Espaillat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Espaillat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:07:56 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 227 (Roll no. 140).
6:12:21 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 228 (Roll no. 141).
6:16:12 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Soto amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 230 (Roll no. 142).
6:19:25 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 143).
6:22:41 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 230 (Roll no. 144).
6:26:21 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 229 (Roll no. 145).
6:29:16 P.M. H.R. 985 On agreeing to the Espaillat amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 228 (Roll no. 146).
6:29:40 P.M. H.R. 985 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 985.
6:30:03 P.M. H.R. 985 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:30:18 P.M. H.R. 985 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:32:09 P.M. H.R. 985 Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6:32:33 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward to protect drinking water supplies.
6:40:37 P.M. H.R. 985 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:47:05 P.M. H.R. 985 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 147).
6:53:07 P.M. H.R. 985 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 – 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 148).
6:53:10 P.M. H.R. 985 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:30 P.M. H.R. 725 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 725 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.”
6:54:47 P.M. H.R. 725 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:54:48 P.M. H.R. 725 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:00:09 P.M. H.R. 725 On agreeing to the Soto amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 233 (Roll no. 149).
7:03:01 P.M. H.R. 725 On agreeing to the Cartwright amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 229 (Roll no. 150).
7:03:24 P.M. H.R. 725 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 725.
7:03:44 P.M. H.R. 725 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:04:28 P.M. H.R. 725 Ms. Kuster (NH) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
7:06:47 P.M. H.R. 725 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster (NH) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward that pertains to ethics in government.
7:09:04 P.M. H.R. 725 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:14:50 P.M. H.R. 725 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 233 (Roll no. 151).
7:20:44 P.M. H.R. 725 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 – 194 (Roll no. 152).
7:20:45 P.M. H.R. 725 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:21:51 P.M. Migratory Bird Conservation Commission – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Thompson of CA.
7:23:57 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:41:55 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:14:30 P.M. Mr. Yoho moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:14:38 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:39 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 10, 2017.

Last Floor Action:
1:20:15 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 14, 2017.

House Activity 3/10

9:00:05 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:09 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:27 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:40 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:44 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wenstrup 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.
9:14:34 A.M. H.R. 720 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. H.R. 720 — “To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.”
9:14:39 A.M. H.R. 720 Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 720 and H.R. 985.
9:15:03 A.M. H.R. 720 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:04 A.M. H.R. 720 The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:15:37 A.M. H.R. 720 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 720.
9:56:38 A.M. H.R. 720 An amendment, offered by Mr. Soto, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to reinstate the FRCP 11(c)(2) safe harbor provision to allow parties to avoid penalties by withdrawing or correcting the claims within 14 days from when the alleged violation of rule 11(b) becomes known, anytime up until the end of the discovery period.
9:56:41 A.M. H.R. 720 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto Part A amendment No. 1.
10:04:00 A.M. H.R. 720 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:04:43 A.M. H.R. 720 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to strike the provision mandating the award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, restoring judicial discretion to award such fees and costs, when warranted.
10:04:45 A.M. H.R. 720 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 2.
10:11:39 A.M. H.R. 720 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:12:13 A.M. H.R. 720 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to exempt from the bill civil actions alleging any violation of a constitutional or civil right.
10:12:15 A.M. H.R. 720 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part A amendment No. 3.
10:19:11 A.M. H.R. 720 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:19:56 A.M. H.R. 720 An amendment, offered by Mr. Jeffries, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 115-29 to exempt actions pertaining to whistleblowers.
10:19:58 A.M. H.R. 720 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries Part A amendment No. 4.
10:27:40 A.M. H.R. 720 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jeffries amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jeffries demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:27:41 A.M. H.R. 720 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:50:16 A.M. H.R. 720 On agreeing to the Soto amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 225 (Roll no. 153).
10:54:54 A.M. H.R. 720 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 225 (Roll no. 154).
10:59:21 A.M. H.R. 720 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 227 (Roll no. 155).
11:03:29 A.M. H.R. 720 On agreeing to the Jeffries amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 229 (Roll no. 156).
11:03:38 A.M. H.R. 720 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 720.
11:04:00 A.M. H.R. 720 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:05:12 A.M. H.R. 720 Ms. Lofgren moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:05:23 A.M. H.R. 720 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 with an amendment to add a section at the end of the bill prohibiting language to be construed to apply to a civil action that implicates the foreign emoluments clause of the United States Constitution.
11:12:05 A.M. H.R. 720 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:19:25 A.M. H.R. 720 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 232 (Roll no. 157).
11:30:43 A.M. H.R. 720 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 – 188 (Roll no. 158).
11:30:45 A.M. H.R. 720 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:30:57 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.
12:06:18 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, March 10, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:07:53 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:17:48 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:19:44 P.M. UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL – Pursuant to 36 U.S.C 2302 and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL: Mr. Deutch and Mr. Schneider.
1:20:07 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:20:14 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:20:15 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 14, 2017.

House Activity 3/1

10:00:06 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 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.
10:48:56 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:40 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 1.
12:00:54 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:17 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:51 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Zinke wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective immediately.
12:03:21 P.M. ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Montana, Mr. Zinke, the whole number of the House is 430
12:05:01 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:24:55 P.M. H. Res. 156 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 156 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1004) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1009) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review regulations, and for other purposes.”
12:29:04 P.M. H. Res. 156 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 156.
1:07:26 P.M. H. Res. 156 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 156, 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 ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:07:44 P.M. H.R. 998 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 998 — “To provide for the establishment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, and for other purposes.”
1:09:05 P.M. H.R. 998 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:10:08 P.M. H.R. 998 An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, numbered 8 printed in House Report 115-20 to exempt any rule or set of rules prescribed by the Secretary of Education and relating to consumer protections for student loan borrowers.
1:11:06 P.M. H.R. 998 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici amendment No. 8.
1:18:06 P.M. H.R. 998 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bonamici demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:18:57 P.M. H.R. 998 An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, numbered 9 printed in House Report 115-20 to exempt any rule or set of rules relating to Title I of the Elementary a nd Secondary Education Act of 1965.
1:20:02 P.M. H.R. 998 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici amendment No. 9.
1:27:34 P.M. H.R. 998 On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:28:05 P.M. H.R. 998 An amendment, offered by Mr. Raskin, numbered 10 printed in House Report 115-20 to exempt rules relating to the enforcement of the Clean Air Act.
1:28:07 P.M. H.R. 998 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Raskin amendment No. 10.
1:36:36 P.M. H.R. 998 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Raskin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:37:12 P.M. H.R. 998 An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 11 printed in House Report 115-20 to exempt rules affecting or impacting the special government to government relationship between the federal government and tribal communities or affecting tribal sovereignty or self-determination.
1:37:33 P.M. H.R. 998 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 11.
1:45:17 P.M. H.R. 998 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:45:36 P.M. H.R. 998 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cummings, numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-20 to exempt any rule relating to protections for whistleblowers or penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers.
1:46:02 P.M. H.R. 998 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 150, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings amendment No. 12.
1:53:02 P.M. H.R. 998 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:53:43 P.M. H.R. 998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:20:51 P.M. H.R. 998 On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 235 (Roll no. 109).
2:28:21 P.M. H.R. 998 On agreeing to the Raskin amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 110).
2:33:11 P.M. H.R. 998 On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 229 (Roll no. 111).
2:37:28 P.M. H.R. 998 On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 231 (Roll no. 112).
2:37:36 P.M. H.R. 998 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 998.
2:37:59 P.M. H.R. 998 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:38:42 P.M. H.R. 998 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:39:54 P.M. H.R. 998 Mr. Raskin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2:40:24 P.M. H.R. 998 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Raskin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption to the underlying bill for any rules pertaining to laws governing potential conflicts of interest of an employee or officer of the executive branch, financial disclosures of an employee or officer of the executive branch, or bribery.
2:47:48 P.M. H.R. 998 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:01:30 P.M. H.R. 998 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 113).
3:08:06 P.M. H.R. 998 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 185 (Roll no. 114).
3:08:07 P.M. H.R. 998 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:14 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 156, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:08:28 P.M. H. Res. 156 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 156 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1004) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1009) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review regulations, and for other purposes.”
3:14:56 P.M. H. Res. 156 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 189 (Roll no. 115).
3:21:47 P.M. H. Res. 156 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 180 (Roll no. 116).
3:21:48 P.M. H. Res. 156 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:01 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150. H.J. Res. 83 — “Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness”.”
3:22:06 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 Provides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J. Res. 83.
3:22:30 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 83.
4:03:14 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:03:43 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 83, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:04:39 P.M. H.R. 1009 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 156. H.R. 1009 — “To amend title 44, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review regulations, and for other purposes.”
4:04:44 P.M. H.R. 1009 Providing for consideration of H.R. 1004 and H.R. 1009.
4:04:58 P.M. H.R. 1009 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 156 and Rule XVIII.
4:04:58 P.M. H.R. 1009 The Speaker designated the Honorable David P. Joyce to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:05:59 P.M. H.R. 1009 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1009.
4:43:20 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mitchell, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-21 to make technical changes to H.R. 1009 to ensure consistency in dates and terms, require OIRA to review significant guidance, and prohibit the authorization of additional funds.
4:43:28 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mitchell Part B amendment No. 1.
4:50:30 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Mitchell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:50:37 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-21 to ensure that federal agencies engage their partners in state, local, and tribal government throughout the regulatory process.
4:50:39 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck Part B amendment No. 2.
4:55:26 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:55:44 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IA), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-21 to require each agency to describe steps taken to determine a new rule or regulation is not duplicative or conflicting with any existing or planned regulatory action and to require agencies to maintain a list of active regulatory actions on website.
4:55:45 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IA) Part B amendment No. 3.
5:01:46 P.M. H.R. 1009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:02:42 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, numbered 4 printed in Part B House Report 115-21 to require OIRA to keep a log of the “consultation”–which is any communication that occurs about a specific regulation before the regulation is submitted for review–for each regulation and to publish a list of all the consultations when the regulation is published in the Federal Register.
5:02:44 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meadows Part B amendment No. 4.
5:10:17 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:33 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-21 to require OIRA to maintain records on each significant regulatory action reviewed such that it is easily accessible to provide to Congress upon request.
5:10:35 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chaffetz Part B amendment No. 5.
5:14:46 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:14:54 P.M. H.R. 1009 An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-21 to exempts independent agencies from the legislation.
5:14:55 P.M. H.R. 1009 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part B amendment No. 6.
5:22:07 P.M. H.R. 1009 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:22:57 P.M. H.R. 1009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:49:28 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Young (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 265 – 158 (Roll no. 117).
5:54:45 P.M. H.R. 1009 On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 118).
5:55:20 P.M. H.R. 1009 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1009.
5:56:17 P.M. H.R. 1009 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:57:55 P.M. H.R. 1009 Mr. Cartwright moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
5:58:06 P.M. H.R. 1009 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 subsection at the end of the bill titled Exemption for the Office of Government Ethics.
6:05:24 P.M. H.R. 1009 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:12:50 P.M. H.R. 1009 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 234 (Roll no. 119).
6:19:09 P.M. H.R. 1009 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 184 (Roll no. 120).
6:19:11 P.M. H.R. 1009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:19 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.J. Res. 83 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had postponed.
6:19:39 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 83 — “Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness”.”
6:26:11 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 – 191 (Roll no. 121).
6:26:14 P.M. H.J. Res. 83 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:39 P.M. Mr. Byrne asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 2. Agreed to without objection.
6:26:45 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 members of the House to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China: Mr. Walz and Ms. Kaptur.
6:27:02 P.M. Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Higgins of NY, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Larsen of WA and Mr. DeFazio.
6:27:03 P.M. Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. John A. Lawrence of Washington, D.C.
6:28:32 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:41:11 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:37:02 P.M. Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:37:04 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:37:05 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 2, 2017.

House Activity 3/2

9:00:13 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:16 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:12 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:13 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Raskin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:30 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.
9:15:55 A.M. H.R. 1004 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 156. H.R. 1004 — “To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes.”
9:16:00 A.M. H.R. 1004 Providing for consideration of H.R. 1004 and H.R. 1009.
9:16:42 A.M. H.R. 1004 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 156 and Rule XVIII.
9:16:43 A.M. H.R. 1004 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:17:03 A.M. H.R. 1004 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1004.
9:46:31 A.M. H.R. 1004 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-21 to clarify the terms “propaganda”, “publicity”, and “advocacy”, within the rule’s prohibited communications, to mean any information, statements or claims that are unsupported by science or empirical data.
9:46:33 A.M. H.R. 1004 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 1.
9:56:26 A.M. H.R. 1004 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:57:19 A.M. H.R. 1004 An amendment, offered by Mr. Farenthold, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-21 to require the Executive agency to display a list of any regulatory actions that duplicate or overlap with agency regulatory action.
9:57:20 A.M. H.R. 1004 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farenthold Part A amendment No. 2.
10:04:48 A.M. H.R. 1004 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Farenthold amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:05:13 A.M. H.R. 1004 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-21 to exempt from the rule’s prohibited communications any communication that is protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
10:05:14 A.M. H.R. 1004 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 156, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 3.
10:15:59 A.M. H.R. 1004 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:16:39 A.M. H.R. 1004 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:39:58 A.M. H.R. 1004 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 234 (Roll no. 122).
10:44:59 A.M. H.R. 1004 On agreeing to the Farenthold amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 145 (Roll no. 123).
10:51:53 A.M. H.R. 1004 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 124).
10:51:58 A.M. H.R. 1004 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1004.
10:52:36 A.M. H.R. 1004 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:52:45 A.M. H.R. 1004 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:53:49 A.M. H.R. 1004 Ms. Jayapal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
10:54:06 A.M. H.R. 1004 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. Pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to prevent the President from making public references to businesses in which he has an equity interest. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
11:01:14 A.M. H.R. 1004 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:08:31 A.M. H.R. 1004 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 125).
11:15:39 A.M. H.R. 1004 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 246 – 176 (Roll no. 126).
11:15:41 A.M. H.R. 1004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:16:52 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. McCarthy for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:16:53 A.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 2, 2017 it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017 Agreed to without objection.
12:04:22 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:20:34 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider eight resolutions provided by GSA at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs and authorized these leases to be executed pursuant to GSA’s leasing authority in accordance with the provisions. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure are enclosed. Referred to Apporopriations and ordered printed.
12:21:58 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:49:30 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:49:31 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:49:35 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on March 6, 2017.

House Activity 3/6

:00:02 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
4:00:11 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
4:00:22 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
4:01:22 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:01:24 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:02:40 P.M. Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), 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 Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. Suozzi.
4:02:54 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 2, 2017, at 1:07 p.m.: Appointment: Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group Conference during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
4:03:06 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 6, 2017, at 11:51 a.m.: Appointment: Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group Conference during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress; Senate National Security Working Group for the 115th Congress; United States Caucus on International Narcotics Control
4:03:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 7, 2017.

House Activity 3/7

12:00:02 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:12 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:33 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.
12:48:19 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:08 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 7.
2:00:35 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, DC
2:01:46 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Soto to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:12 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:50 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 7, 2017, at 9:29 a.m. that the Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 37 and appointment: Members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
2:13:12 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
5:00:06 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 7.
5:00:15 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:01 P.M. H.R. 1362 Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1362 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin VA Clinic.”
5:01:08 P.M. H.R. 1362 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:10 P.M. H.R. 1362 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1362.
5:13:27 P.M. H.R. 1362 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.
5:14:09 P.M. H.R. 375 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 375 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
5:14:25 P.M. H.R. 375 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:30 P.M. H.R. 375 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 375.
5:41:46 P.M. H.R. 375 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:42:14 P.M. H.R. 1174 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1174 — “To provide a lactation room in public buildings.”
5:42:24 P.M. H.R. 1174 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:42:26 P.M. H.R. 1174 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1174.
6:11:06 P.M. H.R. 1174 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:11:08 P.M. H.R. 1174 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:11:35 P.M. S. 442 Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 442 — “To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.”
6:11:50 P.M. S. 442 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:11:51 P.M. S. 442 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
6:33:49 P.M. S. 442 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:33:51 P.M. S. 442 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:00 P.M. Ms. Cheney filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 174 and H. Res. 175.
6:34:01 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 7, 2017 at 4:48 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 44.
6:35:22 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:35:46 P.M. H.R. 1362 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1362 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin VA Clinic.”
6:57:54 P.M. H.R. 1362 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 2 (Roll no. 127).
6:57:55 P.M. H.R. 1362 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:20 P.M. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER A RESOLUTION – Ms. Eshoo notified the House of her intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution.
6:59:21 P.M. PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Ms. Eshoo was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification.
7:04:50 P.M. Ms. Eshoo was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not her resolution constituted a point of privilege and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
7:11:21 P.M. Ms. Eshoo appealed the ruling of the Chair.
7:11:41 P.M. Mr. McCarthy moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
7:29:56 P.M. On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 128).
7:30:09 P.M. H.R. 375 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 375 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
7:30:29 P.M. H.R. 375 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:37 P.M. H.R. 375 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:32:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:46:52 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:13 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:24 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:25 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 8, 2017.

Last Floor Action: 3/8
1:32:04 P.M. -H. Res. 175
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 175.

10:00:03 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 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.
10:39:37 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.
12:01:11 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:45 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Woodall to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:02 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.
12:26:07 P.M. H. Res. 174 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 174 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1301) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
12:27:55 P.M. H. Res. 174 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 174.
1:29:07 P.M. H. Res. 174 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 174, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:30:19 P.M. H. Res. 175 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 175 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 725) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.”
1:32:04 P.M. H. Res. 175 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 175.
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 Wrap Up for Friday, February 10, 2017
Feb 10, ’17 2:09 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Discharged Commerce of H.R.590 and referred to EPW.   Adopted S.Res.44, designating February 6 through 10, 2017, as “National School Counseling Week”.   Adopted S.Res.45, designating February 2017 as “American Heart Month” and February 3, 2017, as “National Wear Red Day”.   Adopted S.Res.47, supporting the contributions of…More

 Wrap Up for Thursday, February 9, 2017
Feb 10, ’17 2:31 AM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Thomas Price to be Secretary of Health and Human Services; confirmed: 52-47. Motion to invoke cloture on Steven Mnuchin to be Secretary of the Treasury; invoked: 53-46.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.57, Majority Committee Membership (adding Senator Strange)   No Executive Business… More

Wrap Up for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Feb 8, ’17 9:05 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to request the presence of absent senators; agreed to: 91-4. Confirmation of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education; confirmed: 51-50, with the vice president having voted in the affirmative. Motion to invoke cloture on Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General; invoked: 52-47. Motion to request the presence of absent senators;… More

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House Activity Feb.10, 2017

2:30:21 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:30:29 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:30:42 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. William Gurnee, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington, DC
2:30:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:31:35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tom Price of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:31:37 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 members of the House to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China: Mr. Smith of NJ, Mr. Pittenger, Mr. Franks of AZ and Mr. Hultgren.
2:31:38 P.M. British-American Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276l, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Cole.
2:31:40 P.M. Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission – Pursuant to section 4 of the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 114-224), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission: Mr. MacArthur and Mrs. Love.
2:31:45 P.M. House Democracy Partnership – Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 5, 114th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Conaway, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Smith of NE, Mr. Knight, Mr. Rice of SC, Mr. Womack, Mr. Woodall and Mr. Flores.
2:32:15 P.M. Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Young of AK, Mr. Poliquin and Mr. Cramer.
2:32:20 P.M. Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. McCaul, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Hurd and Mr. Pearce.
2:32:25 P.M. Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Pursuant to section 2(a) of the National Cultural Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(a)), amended by Public Law 107-117, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Mrs. Comstock.
2:33:00 P.M. National Historical Publications and Records Commission – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2501, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission: Mr. Meadows.
2:34:01 P.M. Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission – Pursuant to section 603 of the Department of State Authorities Act, FY 2017(Public Law 114-323), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Mary Bono, Washington, DC.
2:34:02 P.M. Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy: Mr. Murphy of PA and Mr. DeSantis.
2:35:00 P.M. United States Holocaust Memorial Council – Pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Zeldin and Mr. Kustoff of TN.
2:35:01 P.M. President’s Export Council – Pursuant to Executive Order 12131, and the order of the House on January 3,2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the President’s Export Council: Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Kelly of PA and Mr. Reichert.
2:36:00 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 February 8, 2017, at 2:25 p.m.: Appointments: Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.
2:36:30 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 February 9, 2017, at 11:23 a.m.: Appointments: Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, United States Semiquincentennial Commission, and Congressional advisors on trade policy and negotiations to International conferences, meetings and negotiation sessions relating to trade agreements.
2:37:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 13, 2017.

House Activity Feb.7, 2017

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 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.
10:41:18 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:09 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 7.
12:00:15 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:37 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:39 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schneider to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:10 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.
12:21:40 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 February 7, 2017, at 8:51 a.m.: Appointments: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki), Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, and Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
12:23:34 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:24:40 P.M. H. Res. 91 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 91 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Bureau of Land Management regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 57) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 58) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.”
12:26:47 P.M. H. Res. 91 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 91.
1:38:01 P.M. H. Res. 91 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 187 (Roll no. 81).
1:44:37 P.M. H. Res. 91 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 186 (Roll no. 82).
1:44:38 P.M. H. Res. 91 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:39 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Judy Chu. Ms. Chu, Judy submitted her resignation from the Committees on the Judiciary and Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
1:45:02 P.M. H. Res. 95 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 95 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
1:45:50 P.M. H. Res. 95 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:45:55 P.M. H. Res. 95 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:46:57 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 91. H.J. Res. 44 — “Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Bureau of Land Management regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.”
1:47:02 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 57 and H.J. Res. 58. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each joint resolution. Each joint resolution is closed to amendments and allowed one motion to recommit.
1:47:45 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.
2:47:19 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:48:18 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 44, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
2:50:10 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 91. H.J. Res. 58 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.”
2:50:15 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 57 and H.J. Res. 58. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each joint resolution. Each joint resolution is closed to amendments and allowed one motion to recommit.
2:50:18 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 58.
3:32:57 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:33:49 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 58, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Davis(CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
3:34:55 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 91. H.J. Res. 57 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.”
3:35:00 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 57 and H.J. Res. 58. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each joint resolution. Each joint resolution is closed to amendments and allowed one motion to recommit.
3:35:12 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 57.
4:34:30 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:35:10 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 57, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
4:35:29 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 57, and H.J. Res. 58, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:36:38 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 44 — “Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Bureau of Land Management regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.”
4:57:56 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 186 (Roll no. 83).
4:57:58 P.M. H.J. Res. 44 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:06 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 57 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.”
5:04:43 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 190 (Roll no. 84).
5:04:45 P.M. H.J. Res. 57 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:04:53 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 58 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.”
5:11:29 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 181 (Roll no. 85).
5:11:31 P.M. H.J. Res. 58 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:11:58 P.M. Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
5:12:19 P.M. Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 9, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, February 13, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
5:12:37 P.M. Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 99.
5:13:08 P.M. H. Res. 98 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 98 — “Ranking a certain Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
5:13:20 P.M. H. Res. 98 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:13:34 P.M. H. Res. 98 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:24 P.M. Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 5, 115th Congress, the Democratic Leader reappointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern, co-chair.
5:15:43 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:28:42 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:23:51 P.M. Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:23:59 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:24:01 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on February 9, 2017.

House Activity Feb. 6, 2017

12:00:10 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:25 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:42 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.
12:01:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:14 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.
2:00:17 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:27 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Emmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:56 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:05:52 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 February 3, 2017 at 1:52 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 305.
2:06:29 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:45 P.M. today.
4:45:34 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.
4:45:50 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:46:17 P.M. H.R. 618 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 618 — “To authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
4:46:29 P.M. H.R. 618 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:32 P.M. H.R. 618 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 618.
4:52:43 P.M. H.R. 618 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:52:44 P.M. H.R. 618 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:53:00 P.M. H.R. 698 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 698 — “To require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.”
4:53:09 P.M. H.R. 698 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:53:11 P.M. H.R. 698 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 698.
5:02:05 P.M. H.R. 698 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:02:06 P.M. H.R. 698 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:42 P.M. H.R. 688 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 688 — “To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
5:02:52 P.M. H.R. 688 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:53 P.M. H.R. 688 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 688.
5:09:01 P.M. H.R. 688 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:02 P.M. H.R. 688 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:09:31 P.M. H.R. 689 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 689 — “To insure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
5:09:53 P.M. H.R. 689 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:54 P.M. H.R. 689 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 689.
5:14:01 P.M. H.R. 689 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.
5:14:03 P.M. H.R. 337 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 337 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”
5:14:46 P.M. H.R. 337 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:48 P.M. H.R. 337 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 337.
5:23:00 P.M. H.R. 337 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:23:36 P.M. H.R. 494 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 494 — “To expand the boundary of Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.”
5:23:48 P.M. H.R. 494 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:49 P.M. H.R. 494 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 494.
5:29:21 P.M. H.R. 494 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:23 P.M. H.R. 494 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:32 P.M. H.R. 387 Mr. Yoder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 387 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs, and for other purposes.”
5:30:44 P.M. H.R. 387 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:45 P.M. H.R. 387 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 387.
5:57:36 P.M. H.R. 387 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:57:38 P.M. H.R. 387 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:12 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Pete Aguilar. Mr. Aguilar submitted his resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
5:58:12 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Scott H. Peters. Mr. Peters submitted his resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
5:58:20 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.
6:30:31 P.M. Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 91.
6:31:44 P.M. UNFINISNED 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.
6:32:10 P.M. H.R. 689 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 689 — “To insure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
6:52:24 P.M. H.R. 689 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 1 (Roll no. 79).
6:52:25 P.M. H.R. 689 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:34 P.M. H.R. 337 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 337 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”
6:59:18 P.M. H.R. 337 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 80).
6:59:19 P.M. H.R. 337 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:59 P.M. H. Con. Res. 18 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:01:15 P.M. H. Con. Res. 18 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 18 — “Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.”
7:01:23 P.M. H. Con. Res. 18 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:01:26 P.M. H. Con. Res. 18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:13 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Joaquin Castro. Mr. Castro (TX) submitted his resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:03:27 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
7:25:53 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:00:49 P.M. Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:00:55 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:00:56 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 2017.

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Wrap Up for Friday, February 3, 2017

Feb 3, ’17 1:30 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.41, SEC Resource Extraction Resolution of Disapproval; adopted: 52-47. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education; invoked: 52-48.   Legislative Business Passed S.305: to amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on…

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Wrap Up for Thursday, February 2, 2017

Feb 2, ’17 8:06 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.J.Res.38 (Stream Protection Rule Resolution of Disapproval); agreed to: 54-45. Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General; agreed to: 53-45. Motion to proceed to Legislative Session; agreed to: 51-47. Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Thomas Price to be Secretary of…

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Feb 1, ’17 9:26 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State; confirmed: 56-43. Motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote on confirmation of the Tillerson nomination; agreed to: 55-43. Motion to proceed to Legislative Session; agreed to: 53-44. Shall the Journal stand approved to date; agreed to: 54-44. Motion to proceed to…

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9:00:16 A.M. House Activity Feb. 3, 2017  The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:20 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:50 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered withdrawn.
9:02:15 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Garamendi to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:16 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 February 3, 2017 at 8:11 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 41.
9:03:03 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.
9:17:31 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 74. H.J. Res. 36 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation”.”
9:17:36 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 Both resolutions are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each resolution, and provides for one motion to recommit on each resolution.
9:18:18 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 36.
10:10:42 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:35:27 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 191 (Roll no. 78).
10:35:29 A.M. H.J. Res. 36 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:35:35 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and the question was put de novo.
10:35:48 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:43:48 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:19:09 A.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 3, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, February 6, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:19:48 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:39:24 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:36:55 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:36:57 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:36:59 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 6, 2017.