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jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Friday, January 27, and Monday, January 30, 2017

Jan 27, ’17 10:00 AM

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 27, 2017 for a pro forma session only with no business conducted.   When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, January 30.   On Monday, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Jan 24, ’17 6:49 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Nikki Haley to be UN Ambassador; confirmed: 96-4.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.26, National School Choice Week. No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Monday, January 23, 2017

Jan 23, ’17 8:20 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Mike Pompeo, to be Director of the CIA; confirmed: 66-32.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.19, denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency…

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Wrap Up for Friday, January 20, 2017

Jan 20, ’17 6:42 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 98-1. Confirmation of John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security; confirmed: 88-11. Motion to proceed to the consideration of Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; agreed to: 89-8.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.16, Majority Rules Committee Membership.…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Jan 17, ’17 6:05 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.72, GAO Access and Oversight Act; passed: 99-0.   Legislative Business Passed H.R.39, TALENT Act.   No Executive Business

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House Activity Jan 17, 2017

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:28 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:48 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:01 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 40, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:02:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 P.M. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Matsui of California.
12:03:04 P.M. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR 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 Mr. Kennedy of Massachusetts.
12:03:05 P.M. JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTENNIAL COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 4(a) of the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act (Pub. L. 114-215), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. McCarthy of California, and Ms. Stefanik of New York.
12:04:05 P.M. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Pursuant to section 2 of the Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994(42 U.S.C. 1975), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Michael Yaki of San Francisco, California, upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader.
12:04:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) H. Res. 40. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 20, 2017.

House Activity Jan 20, 2017

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Peter T. King to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:14 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 40, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:54 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:15 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 January 17, 2017 at 5:24 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 72.
10:03:16 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 January 18, 2017 at 9:48 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 39.
10:04:35 A.M. Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission – Pursuant to section 603 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. Sam Farr of Carmel, California.
10:04:36 A.M. National Commission on Military, National and Public Service – Pursuant to Section 553 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. Edward T. Allard III of Los Angeles, California.
10:06:00 A.M. Pursuant to H. Res. 37, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 37, 115th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until noon on Monday, January 23, 2017, for Morning-Hour Debate.
12:27:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 37. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2017.

House Activity Jan 23, 2017

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:12 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:31 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.
12:11:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:07 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
2:00:21 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:08 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:11 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:12 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:16:52 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
3:29:50 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
3:30:29 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:30:37 P.M. H.R. 511 Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 511 — “To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes.”
3:31:06 P.M. H.R. 511 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:08 P.M. H.R. 511 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 511.
3:38:29 P.M. H.R. 511 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:31 P.M. H.R. 511 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:38:39 P.M. H.R. 587 Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 587 — “To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review.”
3:38:53 P.M. H.R. 587 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:55 P.M. H.R. 587 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 587.
3:49:20 P.M. H.R. 587 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:22 P.M. H.R. 587 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:38 P.M. H.R. 590 Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 590 — “To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies.”
3:49:50 P.M. H.R. 590 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:49:52 P.M. H.R. 590 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 590.
3:56:48 P.M. H.R. 590 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:53 P.M. H.R. 590 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:03 P.M. H.R. 518 Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 518 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination from energy conservation standards for external power supplies, and for other purposes.”
3:57:15 P.M. H.R. 518 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:57:16 P.M. H.R. 518 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 518.
4:03:20 P.M. H.R. 518 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:22 P.M. H.R. 518 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:27 P.M. H.R. 290 Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 290 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.”
4:04:44 P.M. H.R. 290 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:45 P.M. H.R. 290 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.
4:16:00 P.M. H.R. 290 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:02 P.M. H.R. 290 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:06 P.M. H.R. 423 Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 423 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
4:16:18 P.M. H.R. 423 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:21 P.M. H.R. 423 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.
4:30:30 P.M. H.R. 423 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.
4:30:48 P.M. H.R. 588 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and for other purposes.”
4:31:04 P.M. H.R. 588 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:06 P.M. H.R. 588 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
4:45:33 P.M. H.R. 588 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:36 P.M. H.R. 588 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:54 P.M. H.R. 555 Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 555 — “To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for other purposes.”
4:46:14 P.M. H.R. 555 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:16 P.M. H.R. 555 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 555.
5:01:07 P.M. H.R. 555 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:01:10 P.M. H.R. 555 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M. H.R. 460 Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 460 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity of voice communications and to prevent unjust or unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in the delivery of such communications.”
5:01:34 P.M. H.R. 460 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:42 P.M. H.R. 460 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 460.
5:15:22 P.M. H.R. 460 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:24 P.M. H.R. 460 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:32 P.M. H.R. 599 Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 599 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens.”
5:15:44 P.M. H.R. 599 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:45 P.M. H.R. 599 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 599.
5:25:51 P.M. H.R. 599 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:53 P.M. H.R. 599 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:12 P.M. H.R. 582 Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 582 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-line telephone systems to have a configuration that permits users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other purposes.”
5:26:27 P.M. H.R. 582 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:29 P.M. H.R. 582 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 582.
5:41:11 P.M. H.R. 582 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.
5:41:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:32 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
6:30:53 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:10 P.M. H.R. 423 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 423 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
6:52:17 P.M. H.R. 423 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 5 (Roll no. 60).
6:52:18 P.M. H.R. 423 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:01 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of those who suffered losses from the tornadoes that struck the southeastern part of our nation.
6:57:31 P.M. H.R. 582 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 582 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-line telephone systems to have a configuration that permits users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other purposes.”
7:05:27 P.M. H.R. 582 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 61).
7:05:28 P.M. H.R. 582 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:09 P.M. Ms. Cheney filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 55.
7:06:57 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:18:00 P.M. The Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 115th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, of the following individuals to serve as the Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics: Nominated by the Speaker after consultation with the Minority Leader: Mr. Richard Norman “Doc” Hastings, Washington, Chairman; Mr. James M. Eagen, III, Colorado; Ms. Allison R. Hayward, Virginia; Ms. Judy Biggert, Illinois, alternate. Nominated by the Minority Leader after consultation with the Speaker: Mr. David Skaggs, Colorado, Co-Chairman; Brigadier General (retired) Belinda Pinckney, Virginia; Ms. Karan English, Arizona; Mr. Mike Barnes, Maryland, alternate.
7:19:58 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:20:15 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Pompeo wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective upon his confirmation as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
9:20:40 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 Kansas, Mr. Pompeo, the whole number of the House is 434.
9:21:25 P.M. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Hurd.
9:22:23 P.M. Ms. Plaskett moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:22:31 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:22:32 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2017.

House Activity Jan. 24

10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:10 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:33 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.
10:40:48 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:28 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
12:00:30 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:16 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lawson of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:03 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Becerra wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on January 24, 2017.
12:03:19 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 California, Mr. Becerra, the whole number of the House is 433.
12:03:30 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.
12:36:18 P.M. H. Res. 55 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 55 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
12:37:06 P.M. H. Res. 55 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 55.
2:05:29 P.M. H. Res. 55 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 187 (Roll no. 62).
2:12:00 P.M. H. Res. 55 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 183 (Roll no. 63).
2:12:02 P.M. H. Res. 55 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:55 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Linda T. Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:14:01 P.M. H. Res. 56 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 56 — “Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
2:14:20 P.M. H. Res. 56 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:14:23 P.M. H. Res. 56 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:57 P.M. H.R. 7 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 55. H.R. 7 — “To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
2:15:02 P.M. H.R. 7 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
2:15:15 P.M. H.R. 7 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7.
3:34:45 P.M. H.R. 7 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:34:56 P.M. H.R. 7 Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3:34:57 P.M. H.R. 7 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to repor the same back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from permitting any health plan to charge women higher premiums than men for health coverage.
3:40:41 P.M. H.R. 7 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:41:04 P.M. H.R. 7 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.
3:42:06 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:42:21 P.M. H.R. 589 Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 589 — “To establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, and for other purposes.”
3:42:43 P.M. H.R. 589 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:45 P.M. H.R. 589 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.
4:03:51 P.M. H.R. 589 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:57 P.M. H.R. 589 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:09 P.M. H.R. 600 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 600 — “To promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet, and for other purposes.”
4:04:20 P.M. H.R. 600 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:21 P.M. H.R. 600 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 600.
4:17:39 P.M. H.R. 600 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:41 P.M. H.R. 600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:42 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to recommit which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:18:04 P.M. H.R. 7 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 7 — “To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
4:18:30 P.M. H.R. 7 The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
4:41:24 P.M. H.R. 7 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 235 (Roll no. 64).
4:49:02 P.M. H.R. 7 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 65).
4:49:04 P.M. H.R. 7 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:45 P.M. H. Res. 59 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 59 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
4:51:54 P.M. H. Res. 59 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:51:57 P.M. H. Res. 59 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:58 P.M. Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:51:59 P.M. Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, January 27, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, January 30, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:52:15 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:52:18 P.M. H.R. 601 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 601 — “To enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes.”
4:52:40 P.M. H.R. 601 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:41 P.M. H.R. 601 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 601.
5:10:24 P.M. H.R. 601 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:26 P.M. H.R. 601 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:11:15 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:29:43 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:13:05 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:13:16 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:17 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 27, 2017.
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the senate January **CONGRESS** 4-13 2017 the house


jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Friday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Jan 13, ’17 10:00 AM

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 13, 2017 for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted.   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will next convene on Tuesday, January 17 at 3:00pm.   On Tuesday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business…

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Schedule for Friday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 17, 2017The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 13, 2017 for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted.   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will next convene on Tuesday, January 17 at 3:00pm.   On Tuesday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning …

 

 Wrap Up for Thursday, January 12, 2017
Jan 12, ’17 5:38 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of S.84, appointment exception for Secretary of Defense; passed: 81-17.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.14, commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.   No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Roll Call Votes Motion to waive the budget act re: Flake amendment #52 (side by side to Sanders); not agreed to: 31-67. Motion to waive the budget act re: Sanders amendment #19 (no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid); not agreed to: 49-49.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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Schedule for Friday, January 6, and Monday, January 9, 2017 The Senate stands adjourned until 12:45pm on Friday, January 6, 2017.   Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will stand in recess, to then proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives under the provisions of S.Con.Res.2, for the counting of the electoral ballots.   Upon dissolution of the Joint…

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 Wrap Up for Thursday, January 5, 2017  Roll Call Votes Motion to waive the budget act with respect to Kaine-Murphy SA#8; not agreed to: 48-52.   Legislative Business Agreed to S.Res.7, to constitute the majority party’s membership on certain committees for the 115th Congress.   Agreed to S.Res.8, to constitute the minority party’s membership on certain committees for the 115th Congress.  …

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Jan 4, ’176:47 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to proceed to S.Con.Res.3, FY2017 budget; agreed to: 51Rs -48Ds.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Activity Nov 13, 2017

9:00:06 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:15 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:31 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:02 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. Woodall 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. Woodall 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.
9:02:12 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Heck to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:20 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.
9:16:23 A.M. H. Res. 48 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 48 — “Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 3) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 84) to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.”
9:19:52 A.M. H. Res. 48 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 48.
10:48:03 A.M. H. Res. 48 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 55).
10:54:28 A.M. H. Res. 48 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 188 (Roll no. 56).
10:54:30 A.M. H. Res. 48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:56:42 A.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 48. S. Con. Res. 3 — “Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.”
10:56:47 A.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 3 and S. 84. The resolution provides for two hours of general debate on S. Con. Res. 3 under a structured rule, and ninety minutes of debate on S. 84. The resolution also provides for one motion to commit on S. 84.
10:57:21 A.M. S. Con. Res. 3 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 48 and Rule XVIII.
10:57:23 A.M. S. Con. Res. 3 The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:59:00 A.M. S. Con. Res. 3 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on S. Con. Res. 3.
1:33:20 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Yarmuth, printed in House Report 115-4 to strike all after the resolving clause and insert a complete new text.
1:33:34 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Yarmuth amendment No. 1.
1:46:26 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Yarmuth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:47:35 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Mrs. Black moved that the Committee rise.
1:47:51 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:47:59 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. Con. Res. 3 as unfinished business.
1:50:01 P.M. S. 84 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 48. S. 84 — “To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.”
1:50:06 P.M. S. 84 Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 3 and S. 84. The resolution provides for two hours of general debate on S. Con. Res. 3 under a structured rule, and ninety minutes of debate on S. 84. The resolution also provides for one motion to commit on S. 84.
1:50:25 P.M. S. 84 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on S. 84.
3:00:48 P.M. S. 84 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:01:22 P.M. S. 84 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on S. 84, the Chair put the question on passge and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of S. 84 until later in the legislative day.
3:01:30 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:01:57 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 3 — “Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.”
3:02:10 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:25:57 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 On agreeing to the Yarmuth amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 272 (Roll no. 57).
3:26:05 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. Con. Res. 3.
3:26:30 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:32:11 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 198 (Roll no. 58).
3:32:13 P.M. S. Con. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:19 P.M. S. 84 Considered as unfinished business. S. 84 — “To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.”
3:38:46 P.M. S. 84 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 – 151, 1 Present (Roll no. 59).
3:38:48 P.M. S. 84 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:38:49 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:39:04 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:39:13 P.M. H. Res. 51 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 51 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
3:39:32 P.M. H. Res. 51 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:39:40 P.M. H. Res. 51 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:00 P.M. Mrs. McMorris Rodgers asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, January 13, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
3:40:43 P.M. H. Res. 52 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 52 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
3:41:06 P.M. H. Res. 52 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:14 P.M. H. Res. 52 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:15 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Brendan F. Boyle. Mr. Boyle, Brendan F. submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:41:20 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Ted Lieu. Mr. Lieu, Ted submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:41:44 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:01:40 P.M. PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Crawford of Arkansas, Mr. Gowdy of South Carolina, and Ms. Stefanik of New York.
4:01:53 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:09:08 P.M. Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:09:23 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 17, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 12, 2017

10:00:49 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:54 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:55:22 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 12.
12:00:08 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:29 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Emmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:32 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 January 12, 2017 at 9:03 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 3.
12:02:34 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.
12:39:15 P.M. H.R. 238 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 40. H.R. 238 — “To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end-users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes.”
12:39:20 P.M. H.R. 238 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 78 and H.R. 238. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 78 and H.R. 238. The resolution provides for suspension authority at any time on the legislative day of January 13, 2017. The resolution also provides for legislative proceedings during the period of January 16, 2017 through January 20, 2017.
12:39:33 P.M. H.R. 238 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 40 and Rule XVIII.
12:39:35 P.M. H.R. 238 The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:40:19 P.M. H.R. 238 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 238.
1:25:26 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Aderholt, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority to designate other agencies to manage its leases.
1:25:31 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Aderholt Part B amendment No. 1.
1:31:05 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Aderholt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:34 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott, Austin, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to reform the Customer Protection Fund at the CFTC to amend the size of the fund, annual expenditures from the fund and return excess balance to the Treasury.
1:31:40 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
1:36:56 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Scott, Austin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:37:25 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conaway, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to make technical and conforming changes to the bill.
1:37:27 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway Part B amendment No. 3.
1:38:58 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:39:09 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conaway, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to make clear Congress’s intent that the Commission may impose and implement position limits as it finds necessary, provided the Commission makes a finding prior to imposing such limits. It makes no changes to the longstanding federal position limits regime for the enumerated agricultural commodities or the existing statutory requirements that Designated Contract Markets impose position limits or accountability levels on all contracts.
1:39:12 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway Part B amendment No. 4.
1:50:20 P.M. H.R. 238 POSTSPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conaway amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:50:43 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to prohibit the CFTC from compelling the production of algorithmic trading source code and similar intellectual property unless it has issued a subpoena.
1:50:48 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy Part B amendment No. 5.
1:56:55 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:57:33 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to prevent a situation in which an end-user loses its ability to rely on the end-user exception to the clearing requirement due simply to the positive performance of transactions entered into solely to mitigate the prospect of falling revenues and asset values.
1:57:38 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa Part B amendment No. 6.
2:00:04 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:00:24 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lucas, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to exempt all inter-affiliate transactions from being regulated as `swaps’ under the Dodd-Frank related provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (`CEA’) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (`CFTC’) regulations promulgated thereunder.
2:00:27 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lucas Part B amendment No. 7.
2:06:49 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Lucas amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:07:05 P.M. H.R. 238 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Hartzler, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-3 to delay implementation of the CFTC Ownership and Control Reports Rule until the Chairman determines the rule has been amended by adjusting reporting trading volume levels to 300 contracts per day, removing the requirements for natural person controller data, and ensuring the rule does not require entities to violate foreign privacy laws.
2:07:26 P.M. H.R. 238 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hartzler Part B amendment No. 8.
2:13:48 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:02 P.M. H.R. 238 Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
2:14:17 P.M. H.R. 238 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:33 P.M. H.R. 238 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 238 as unfinished business.
2:14:49 P.M. H.R. 78 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 40. H.R. 78 — “To improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.”
2:14:54 P.M. H.R. 78 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 78 and H.R. 238. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 78 and H.R. 238. The resolution provides for suspension authority at any time on the legislative day of January 13, 2017. The resolution also provides for legislative proceedings during the period of January 16, 2017 through January 20, 2017.
2:16:25 P.M. H.R. 78 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 40 and Rule XVIII.
2:16:26 P.M. H.R. 78 The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:16:37 P.M. H.R. 78 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 78.
3:27:36 P.M. H.R. 78 An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Al, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-3 to require the SEC to identify, analyze and address potential conflicts of interest related to its rulemakings.
3:28:04 P.M. H.R. 78 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) Part A amendment No. 1.
3:36:02 P.M. H.R. 78 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:36:20 P.M. H.R. 78 An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-3 to require the SEC consider the protection of investors, in addition to promoting efficiency, competition, and capital formation when conducting such a review and also expressly instructs the SEC to consider the public interest, the protection of investors as well as the promotion of efficiency, competition, and capital formation when conducting such a review of existing SEC regulations
3:36:50 P.M. H.R. 78 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez Part A amendment No. 2.
3:40:53 P.M. H.R. 78 On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:21 P.M. H.R. 78 An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Al, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-3 to exempt regulations promulgated to maintain or support U.S. financial stability or prevent or reduce systemic risk.
3:41:39 P.M. H.R. 78 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) Part A amendment No. 3.
3:51:20 P.M. H.R. 78 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:51:39 P.M. The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
3:52:20 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 84.
3:52:21 P.M. Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.
3:53:05 P.M. H.R. 78 An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSaulnier, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 115-3 to require the Chairman of the SEC and his immediate family to divest from too-big-to-fail banks.
3:53:24 P.M. H.R. 78 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier Part A amendment No. 4.
4:01:14 P.M. H.R. 78 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeSaulnier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:01:28 P.M. H.R. 78 An amendment, offered by Mr. Raskin, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 115-3 to require the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to be trained on ethical standards and codes of conduct to ensure all regulations enacted are not done so with a conflict of interest, specifically regarding prior employment and legal representation of too-big-to-fail banks.
4:01:52 P.M. H.R. 78 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 40, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Raskin Part A amendment No. 5.
4:12:24 P.M. H.R. 78 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.
4:35:49 P.M. H.R. 78 On agreeing to the Green, Al amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 233 (Roll no. 46).
4:41:23 P.M. H.R. 78 On agreeing to the Green, Al amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 232 (Roll no. 47).
4:46:56 P.M. H.R. 78 On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 233 (Roll no. 48).
4:51:32 P.M. H.R. 78 On agreeing to the Raskin amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 231 (Roll no. 49).
4:51:41 P.M. H.R. 78 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 78.
4:52:26 P.M. H.R. 78 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:52:35 P.M. H.R. 78 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:52:57 P.M. H.R. 78 Mrs. Bustos moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
4:53:10 P.M. H.R. 78 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos 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 pertaining to consideration of the potential outsourcing of U.S. Jobs.
5:01:08 P.M. H.R. 78 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:07:27 P.M. H.R. 78 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 232 (Roll no. 50).
5:13:38 P.M. H.R. 78 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 – 184 (Roll no. 51).
5:13:40 P.M. H.R. 78 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:01 P.M. H.R. 238 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 238 — “To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end-users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes.”
5:14:13 P.M. H.R. 238 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:14:28 P.M. H.R. 238 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier an on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:18:49 P.M. H.R. 238 On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 191 (Roll no. 52).
5:19:10 P.M. H.R. 238 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 238.
5:19:52 P.M. H.R. 238 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:20:06 P.M. H.R. 238 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.
5:21:14 P.M. H.R. 238 Mr. Langevin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.
5:21:29 P.M. H.R. 238 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 insert language prohibiting the Commission from considering the swaps regulatory requirements of a foreign jurisdiction if that jurisdiction has been found by the Commission, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to have engaged in cyber-attacks targeting any election held in the United States.
5:28:03 P.M. H.R. 238 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:35:06 P.M. H.R. 238 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 53).
5:41:21 P.M. H.R. 238 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 182 (Roll no. 54).
5:41:22 P.M. H.R. 238 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:47 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:11:10 P.M. Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Schweikert, Mrs. Comstock, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Francis Rooney (FL), Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY), Mr. Delaney, Ms. Adams and Mr. Beyer.
6:12:35 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:15:29 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
8:27:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 12.
8:27:15 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 48.
8:29:09 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:29:15 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:25 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 13, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 11, 2017

10:00:05 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:12 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:38 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.
11:29:28 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 11.
12:00:24 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:47 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:50 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Langevin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:13 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.
12:28:59 P.M. H. Res. 40 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 40 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 78) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 238) to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end-users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
12:34:28 P.M. H. Res. 40 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 40.
1:33:17 P.M. H. Res. 40 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 168 (Roll no. 32).
1:40:10 P.M. H. Res. 40 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 170 (Roll no. 33).
1:40:11 P.M. H. Res. 40 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:40:27 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 39, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:40:35 P.M. H.R. 39 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 39 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.”
1:47:17 P.M. H.R. 39 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 17 (Roll no. 34).
1:47:18 P.M. H.R. 39 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:49:58 P.M. H.R. 5 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 33. H.R. 5 — “To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.”
1:50:03 P.M. H.R. 5 The resolution provides for both bills to be considered under a structured rule for one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both H.R. 5 and H.R. 79.
1:51:09 P.M. H.R. 5 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 33 and Rule XVIII.
1:51:09 P.M. H.R. 5 The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:51:29 P.M. H.R. 5 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5.
3:08:53 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to revise section 2 of title II of the bill to restrain unwarranted interpretation of ambiguous statutes to find implied delegations of legislative rulemaking authority, and of ambiguous statutes and regulations to expansively extend agency authority.
3:08:55 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte Part A amendment No. 1.
3:17:10 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes 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.
3:17:39 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to establish a timeline by which the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidelines under title I of the bill.
3:17:42 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chaffetz Part A amendment No. 2.
3:27:26 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:57 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to require an agency to include an economic assessment or a summary of it when an agency certifies that a proposed rule will not have a `significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities’ under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This will ensure an agency’s decision to certify a rule and not conduct a full regulatory flexibility analysis is supported by data.
3:27:59 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chabot Part A amendment No. 3.
3:39:23 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Chabot amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:39:54 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to strike Title III of the bill and replaces it with alternative language that reforms the Regulatory Flexibility Act to reduce the burden of regulations on small businesses.
3:39:56 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez Part A amendment No. 4.
3:50:57 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:52:15 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Peterson, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to gener ate support or opposition to a proposed rule.
3:52:19 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peterson Part A amendment No. 5.
3:59:30 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peterson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes 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.
4:00:18 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to provide agency accountability of major rules by requiring retrospective review and report.
4:00:20 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) Part A amendment No. 6.
4:12:13 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:56 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IA), numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to allow for sufficient time (at least 90 days) for affected entities to take steps to comply with issued guidance.
4:12:58 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IA) Part A amendment No. 7.
4:21:36 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Young (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:01 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 115-2 to ensure that any rule intended to protect public health and welfare is exempted from the requirements of this act.
4:22:03 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) Part A amendment No. 8.
4:29:52 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:30:25 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 9 printed in House Report 115-2 to provide for the prevention of the transmission of foodborne illness or to meet preventive-control requirements for food safety.
4:30:27 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline Part A amendment No. 9.
4:38:04 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Marino demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:38:32 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 10 printed in House Report 115-2 to exempt rules that significantly improve the employment, retention, and wages of workforce participants, especially those with significant barriers to employment, such as persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency.
4:38:35 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part A amendment No. 10.
4:48:51 P.M. H.R. 5 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. 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.
4:49:00 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ruiz, numbered 11 printed in House Report 115-2 to exempt rules pertaining to the safety of children’s products or toys.
4:49:01 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz Part A amendment No. 11.
4:53:22 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ruiz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ruiz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:53:51 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott (VA), numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-2 to exempt from the bill a rule which pertains to workplace health and safety and that is necessary to prevent or reduce the incidence of traumatic injury, cancer or irreversible lung disease at mining facilities which are subject to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 USC 801, et seq) or workplaces which are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 USC 651 et seq).
4:53:53 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) Part A amendment No. 12.
5:01:03 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:01:32 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 13 printed in House Report 115-2 to ensure that any rules made under the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act” are exempted from this act.
5:01:34 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko Part A amendment No. 13.
5:08:51 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:09:23 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 14 printed in House Report 115-2 to strike language that would require the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to perform regulatory flexibility analyses for forest and land management plans.
5:09:25 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva Part A amendment No. 14.
5:19:02 P.M. H.R. 5 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:19:33 P.M. H.R. 5 An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 16 printed in House Report 115-2 to require federal agencies to report on influential scientific information and associated peer reviews disseminated or to be disseminated in a rulemaking proceeding.
5:19:34 P.M. H.R. 5 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey Part A amendment No. 16.
5:26:59 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:27:13 P.M. H.R. 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:50:56 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 185 (Roll no. 35).
5:56:08 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Peterson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 161 (Roll no. 36).
6:00:01 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 37).
6:03:45 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 38).
6:07:45 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 234 (Roll no. 39).
6:12:25 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Ruiz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 40).
6:17:46 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 227 (Roll no. 41).
6:21:35 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 235 (Roll no. 42).
6:25:03 P.M. H.R. 5 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 236 (Roll no. 43).
6:25:10 P.M. H.R. 5 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5.
6:25:28 P.M. H.R. 5 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:26:57 P.M. H.R. 5 Mrs. Demings moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6:27:37 P.M. H.R. 5 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Demings 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 an exemption to H.R. 5 for any rules that reduce prescription drugs costs for seniors covered under Medicare Part D.
6:33:50 P.M. H.R. 5 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:40:21 P.M. H.R. 5 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 44).
6:46:57 P.M. H.R. 5 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 45).
6:46:59 P.M. H.R. 5 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:47:27 P.M. The Chair announced that the Speaker’s appointment of members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on January 6, 2017, without objection, is made notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(4)(A) of rule X.
6:47:28 P.M. H. Res. 45 Mr. Crowley asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
6:48:28 P.M. H. Res. 45 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 45 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
6:48:38 P.M. H. Res. 45 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:48:48 P.M. H. Res. 45 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:48:55 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:57:08 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the 2016 National Drug Control Strategy summary and accomplishments – referred to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Education and the Workforce, Transporation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Veterans’ Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Homeland Security and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-5).
7:00:26 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:19:34 P.M. Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:19:48 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:49 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 12, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 10, 2017

10:00:11 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:17 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:32 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.
10:42:51 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:23 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 10.
12:00:28 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:49 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.
12:02:56 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bergman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:07 P.M. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to Member-elect Kurt Schrader from the 5th district of Oregon.
12:03:33 P.M. ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under Clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath of office to the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Schrader, the Whole Number of the House is 435.
12:03:58 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.
12:31:57 P.M. H. Res. 36 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 36 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:33:26 P.M. H. Res. 36 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:33:29 P.M. H. Res. 36 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:33:46 P.M. H. Res. 37 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 37 — “Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.”
12:34:06 P.M. H. Res. 37 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:34:10 P.M. H. Res. 37 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:35:18 P.M. H. Res. 33 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 33 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 79) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
12:38:03 P.M. H. Res. 33 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 33.
1:47:13 P.M. H. Res. 33 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 26).
1:58:02 P.M. H. Res. 33 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 183 (Roll no. 27).
1:58:04 P.M. H. Res. 33 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:11 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal.
2:06:10 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 162, 3 Present (Roll no. 28).
2:06:34 P.M. H. Res. 39 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 39 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing Committee of the House of Representatives.”
2:06:44 P.M. H. Res. 39 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:06:47 P.M. H. Res. 39 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:07:46 P.M. H.R. 79 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 33. H.R. 79 — “To clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
2:07:51 P.M. H.R. 79 The resolution provides for both bills to be considered under a structured rule for one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both H.R. 5 and H.R. 79.
2:08:17 P.M. H.R. 79 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 33 and Rule XVIII.
2:08:18 P.M. H.R. 79 The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:09:03 P.M. H.R. 79 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 79.
2:57:12 P.M. H.R. 79 An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-2 to require the event sponsor to provide attendees with a written disclosure outlinin g the nature of the event and the risks of investing in the securities for sale. It would also clarify that attendance at an event does not in itself establish a pre-existing relationship for purposes of Rule 506(b).
2:57:14 P.M. H.R. 79 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez Part B amendment No. 1.
3:07:03 P.M. H.R. 79 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:07:45 P.M. H.R. 79 An amendment, offered by Mr. Clay, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-2 to limit the types of fees “demo day” sponsors can collect and require an issuer to be a real business.
3:07:54 P.M. H.R. 79 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clay Part B amendment No. 2.
3:14:43 P.M. H.R. 79 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Clay amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clay demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:15:26 P.M. H.R. 79 Mr. Huizenga moved that the Committee rise.
3:16:07 P.M. H.R. 79 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:16:14 P.M. H.R. 79 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 79 as unfinished business.
3:16:21 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:17:29 P.M. H.R. 306 Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 306 — “To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:37 P.M. H.R. 306 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:39 P.M. H.R. 306 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 306.
3:27:41 P.M. H.R. 306 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:43 P.M. H.R. 306 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:47 P.M. H.R. 288 Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 288 — “To ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements.”
3:29:03 P.M. H.R. 288 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:29:05 P.M. H.R. 288 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 288.
3:46:46 P.M. H.R. 288 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:48 P.M. H.R. 288 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:17 P.M. H.R. 321 Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 321 — “To inspire women to enter the aerospace field, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, through mentorship and outreach.”
3:47:42 P.M. H.R. 321 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:47:56 P.M. H.R. 321 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 321.
4:03:42 P.M. H.R. 321 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:43 P.M. H.R. 321 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:03:44 P.M. H.R. 255 Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 255 — “To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.”
4:04:09 P.M. H.R. 255 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:11 P.M. H.R. 255 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 255.
4:17:18 P.M. H.R. 255 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:20 P.M. H.R. 255 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:16 P.M. H.R. 239 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 239 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for innovative research and development, and for other purposes.”
4:18:33 P.M. H.R. 239 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:18:35 P.M. H.R. 239 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 239.
4:27:52 P.M. H.R. 239 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:53 P.M. H.R. 239 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:28:13 P.M. H.R. 240 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 240 — “To encourage engagement between the Department of Homeland Security and technology innovators, and for other purposes.”
4:28:25 P.M. H.R. 240 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:28:26 P.M. H.R. 240 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 240.
4:38:06 P.M. H.R. 240 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:38:07 P.M. H.R. 240 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:39:14 P.M. H.R. 274 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 274 — “To provide for reimbursement for the use of modern travel services by Federal employees traveling on official Government business, and for other purposes.”
4:39:27 P.M. H.R. 274 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:39:28 P.M. H.R. 274 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 274.
4:49:46 P.M. H.R. 274 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:48 P.M. H.R. 274 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:26 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:20:20 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 10.
5:20:23 P.M. H.R. 79 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 79 — “To clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
5:20:41 P.M. H.R. 79 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:43:43 P.M. H.R. 79 On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 249 (Roll no. 29).
5:48:37 P.M. H.R. 79 On agreeing to the Clay amendment Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 253 (Roll no. 30).
5:48:42 P.M. H.R. 79 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 79.
5:49:55 P.M. H.R. 79 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:57:55 P.M. H.R. 79 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 344 – 73 (Roll no. 31).
5:57:57 P.M. H.R. 79 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:23 P.M. Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 40.
6:00:25 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:01:35 P.M. H.R. 39 Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 39 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.”
6:01:45 P.M. H.R. 39 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:01:46 P.M. H.R. 39 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 39.
6:16:37 P.M. H.R. 39 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:17:51 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:21:16 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:19:49 P.M. Ms. Kaptur moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:20:08 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:20:09 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 11, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 9, 2017

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:06 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris 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.
12:12:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 9.
2:00:05 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:23 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:29 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:00:53 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:46 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
4:30:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 9.
4:30:00 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:30:45 P.M. H.R. 309 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 309 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with a complex metabolic or autoimmune disease, a disease resulting from insulin deficiency or insulin resistance, or complications caused by such a disease, and for other purposes.”
4:31:04 P.M. H.R. 309 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:35 P.M. H.R. 309 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 309.
4:40:45 P.M. H.R. 309 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:48 P.M. H.R. 309 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:19 P.M. H.R. 315 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 315 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to distribute maternity care health professionals to health professional shortage areas identified as in need of maternity care health services.”
4:41:28 P.M. H.R. 315 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:51 P.M. H.R. 315 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 315.
4:50:10 P.M. H.R. 315 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.
4:50:23 P.M. H.R. 302 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 302 — “To provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.”
4:50:30 P.M. H.R. 302 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:32 P.M. H.R. 302 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 302.
5:00:22 P.M. H.R. 302 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:24 P.M. H.R. 302 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:37 P.M. H.R. 304 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 304 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the provision of emergency medical services.”
5:00:45 P.M. H.R. 304 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:49 P.M. H.R. 304 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 304.
5:07:47 P.M. H.R. 304 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.
5:08:40 P.M. H.R. 353 Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 353 — “To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, to expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.”
5:08:51 P.M. H.R. 353 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:08:53 P.M. H.R. 353 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 353.
5:26:36 P.M. H.R. 353 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:26:37 P.M. H.R. 353 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:54 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 9.
6:31:07 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:54 P.M. H.R. 315 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 315 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to distribute maternity care health professionals to health professional shortage areas identified as in need of maternity care health services.”
6:54:10 P.M. H.R. 315 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 24).
6:54:11 P.M. H.R. 315 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:00 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims who lost their lives in the tragedy at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida International airport.
6:57:13 P.M. H.R. 304 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 304 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the provision of emergency medical services.”
7:04:23 P.M. H.R. 304 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 25).
7:04:24 P.M. H.R. 304 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:33 P.M. Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 33.
7:09:56 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:25:05 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House proceeded to Special order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.
8:25:23 P.M. H. Res. 34 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 34 — “Electing Members to Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives.”
8:25:39 P.M. H. Res. 34 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
8:25:45 P.M. H. Res. 34 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:26:09 P.M. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(D) of rule 10, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Himes, Ms. Sewell of AL, Mr. Carson of IN, Ms. Speier, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Swalwell of CA, Mr. Castro of TX and Mr. Heck.
8:26:48 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has resumed with Special Order speeches.
9:18:54 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:19:16 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:19:17 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 6, 2017

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:04 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:39 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Holding to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:56 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 2, 115th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Chair appointed tellers on the part of the House to count the electoral votes: Messrs. Harper of Mississippi and Brady of Pennsylvania.
12:02:39 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:55 a.m. today.
1:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 6.
1:00:10 P.M. APPEARANCE OF THE SENATE – The Vice President and the Members of the Senate appeared and were admitted into the House Chamber to meet with the House in a Joint Session for the purpose of certifying the Electoral College ballot count.
1:06:00 P.M. JOINT SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – The Vice President called the Joint Session to order, announced the purpose of the Joint Session and directed the tellers on the part of the House and Senate to take seats at the Clerk’s desk.
1:07:28 P.M. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORAL VOTES – Beginning with the state of Alabama, the tellers proceeded with announcing the results of the Electoral College balloting. At the conclusion of the counting the Electoral ballots, the Vice President reported to the Joint Session that the votes would be recorded as follows: For the Office of President of the United States, Donald J. Trump–304, Hillary Clinton–227, Colin Powell–3, John Kasich–1, Ron Paul–1, Bernie Sanders–1, and Faith Spotted Eagle–1; and for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Michael R. Pence–305, Tim Kaine–227, Elizabeth Warren–2, Maria Cantwell–1, Susan Collins–1, Carly Fiorina–1, and Winona LaDuke–1.
1:08:40 P.M. OBJECTION TO ELECTORAL BALLOTS – During the course of the proceedings of the Joint Session, objections were raised against the certified results of the Electoral College ballots of several states. The objections, having been raised by a Representative, yet not supported by a Senator, were not recognized by the presiding officer.
1:41:33 P.M. DISSOLVING THE JOINT SESSION – After announcing the results of the certification process, the Vice President announced that the Joint Session was dissolved and that the results of the proceedings had during the Joint Session would be entered into the Journals of both Houses.
1:51:15 P.M. H. Res. 29 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 29 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
1:51:26 P.M. H. Res. 29 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:51:30 P.M. H. Res. 29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:08 P.M. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(D) of rule 10, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Conaway, Mr. King of NY, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Thomas J. Rooney, Mr. Pompeo, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Turner, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Stewart and Mr. Schiff.
1:53:51 P.M. Mr. Smith (MO) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:53:59 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:54:00 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2017.

House Activity Nov. 5,2017

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:00 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:05:35 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:05:36 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:05:54 A.M. READING OF THE CONSTITUTION – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 5, the Chair recognized the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, for the reading of the Constitution.
11:15:06 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 5.
12:00:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:37:25 P.M. H. Res. 22 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 22 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 11) objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes.”
12:40:00 P.M. H. Res. 22 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 22.
2:11:53 P.M. H. Res. 22 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 188 (Roll no. 9).
2:29:44 P.M. H. Res. 22 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 187 (Roll no. 10).
2:29:47 P.M. H. Res. 22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:32 P.M. H.R. 26 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 22. H.R. 26 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.”
2:31:37 P.M. H.R. 26 Both H. Res. 11 and H.R. 26 shall be considered as read, and the previous questions shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate. The rule makes in order a motion to recommit on H.R. 26 with or without instructions.
2:32:20 P.M. H.R. 26 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 22 and Rule XVIII.
2:32:21 P.M. H.R. 26 The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:32:34 P.M. H.R. 26 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 26.
3:41:12 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-1 to revise monetary threshold for identification of major rules to imposition on the economy of costs of $100 million or more per year, adjusted for inflation, to conform to monetary threshold in related legislation.
3:41:16 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.
3:49:16 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:38 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Messer, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-1 to require each agency promulgating a new rule to identify and repeal or amend an existing rule or rules to completely offset any annual costs of the new rule to the United States economy.
3:49:41 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 2.
3:55:47 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:56:19 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-1 to require an accounting of the greenhouse gas emission impacts associated with a rule as well as an analysis of the impacts on low-income and rural communities. If the rule increases carbon dioxide by a certain amount or increases the risk of certain health impacts to low-income or rural communities, then the rule is defined as a major rule.
3:56:22 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 3.
4:03:10 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:03:31 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-1 to ensure any rule that will result in reduced incidence of cancer, premature mortality, asthma attacks, or respiratory disease in children is not considered a “major rule”.
4:03:56 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 4.
4:11:15 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Marino demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:11:44 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-1 to exempt rules pertaining to the protection of the public health or safety from the requirements of the Act.
4:12:05 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 5.
4:16:36 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:16:49 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-1 to exempt rules that provide for reduction in the amount of lead in public drinking water.
4:17:09 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 6.
4:25:36 P.M. H.R. 26 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 later in the legislative day.
4:26:17 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-1 to expand the term “special rule” to include any safety product rule governing products used or consumed by children under 2 years of age.
4:26:37 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 7.
4:32:52 P.M. H.R. 26 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 later in the legislative day.
4:33:21 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 8 printed in House Report 115-1 to exempt rules that improve the employment, retention, and wages of workforce participants, especially those with significant barriers to employment.
4:33:40 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 8.
4:40:58 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:41:19 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 9 printed in House Report 115-1 to exempt from the bill’s congressional approval requirement any rule pertaining to nuclear reactor safety standards in order to prevent nuclear meltdowns.
4:41:39 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 9.
4:49:07 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:49:48 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 10 printed in House Report 115-1 to ensure that any rule intended to ensure the safety of natural gas or hazardous materials pipelines or prevent, mitigate, or reduce the impact of spills from such pipelines is not considered a “major rule”.
4:50:10 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 10.
4:57:14 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:57:29 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. Scott (VA), numbered 11 printed in House Report 115-1 to exempt from the definition of a “rule” any rule that pertains to workplace health and safety made by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the Mine Safety and Health Administration that is necessary to prevent or reduce the incidence of traumatic injury, cancer or irreversible lung disease.
4:57:49 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 11.
5:04:33 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:05:11 P.M. H.R. 26 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-1 to create a process for Congress to review all rules currently in effect over a 10 year period.
5:05:33 P.M. H.R. 26 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 22, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 12.
5:17:04 P.M. H.R. 26 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:17:32 P.M. H.R. 26 Mr. Marino moved that the committee rise.
5:17:50 P.M. H.R. 26 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:00 P.M. H.R. 26 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 26 as unfinished business.
5:18:22 P.M. H. Res. 11 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 22. H. Res. 11 — “Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes.”
5:18:27 P.M. H. Res. 11 Both measures shall be considered as read, the previous questions shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate. The rule makes in order a motion to recommit H.R. 26 with or without instructions.
5:18:53 P.M. H. Res. 11 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 11.
6:40:59 P.M. H. Res. 11 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:04:42 P.M. H. Res. 11 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 342 – 80, 4 Present (Roll no. 11).
7:04:43 P.M. H. Res. 11 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:51 P.M. The House rose to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the January 8, 2011 shooting in Arizona.
7:08:39 P.M. H.R. 26 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 26 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.”
7:08:54 P.M. H.R. 26 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:08:57 P.M. H.R. 26 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:14:04 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Messer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 185 (Roll no. 12).
7:17:56 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 230 (Roll no. 13).
7:21:20 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 14).
7:24:43 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 232 (Roll no. 15).
7:27:59 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 16).
7:32:11 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 234 (Roll no. 17).
7:36:40 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 231 (Roll no. 18).
7:40:06 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 19).
7:43:40 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 232 (Roll no. 20).
7:48:39 P.M. H.R. 26 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 193 (Roll no. 21).
7:48:50 P.M. H.R. 26 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 26.
7:49:32 P.M. H.R. 26 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:50:31 P.M. H.R. 26 Mrs. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
7:50:42 P.M. H.R. 26 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 new section to the bill that prohibits an insurance issuer from eliminating, weakening, or reducing health coverage benefits for dependents under the age of 26.
7:58:23 P.M. H.R. 26 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
8:04:57 P.M. H.R. 26 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 22).
8:11:08 P.M. H.R. 26 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 – 187 (Roll no. 23).
8:11:09 P.M. H.R. 26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:11:20 P.M. Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on January 6. Agreed to without objection.
8:11:32 P.M. Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 6, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, January 9, 2017 for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.
8:11:49 P.M. H. Res. 25 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 25 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
8:12:40 P.M. H. Res. 25 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
8:12:45 P.M. H. Res. 25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:13:33 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:21:25 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:53:08 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:53:15 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:54:00 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 6, 2017.

House Activity Jan 4, 2017

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Glenn Thompson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 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.
10:30:47 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:36 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 4.
12:00:49 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:08 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:11 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:38 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.
12:28:37 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:29:01 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 3 — “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.”
12:29:27 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:29:28 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 3.
12:37:27 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:31 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:38:04 P.M. H.R. 71 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 71 — “To provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them, and for other purposes.”
12:38:26 P.M. H.R. 71 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:38:29 P.M. H.R. 71 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 71.
12:47:30 P.M. H.R. 71 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:47:31 P.M. H.R. 71 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:48:00 P.M. H.R. 73 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 73 — “To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.”
12:48:10 P.M. H.R. 73 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:48:12 P.M. H.R. 73 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 73.
1:00:11 P.M. H.R. 73 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:00:14 P.M. H.R. 73 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:01:15 P.M. H.R. 70 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 70 — “To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.”
1:01:36 P.M. H.R. 70 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:01:38 P.M. H.R. 70 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 70.
1:12:32 P.M. H.R. 70 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:12:34 P.M. H.R. 70 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:04 P.M. H.R. 72 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 72 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
1:13:13 P.M. H.R. 72 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:13:15 P.M. H.R. 72 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.
1:20:09 P.M. H.R. 72 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:20:11 P.M. H.R. 72 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:20:40 P.M. H.R. 69 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 69 — “To reauthorize the Office of Special Counsel, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide modifications to authorities relating to the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes.”
1:20:50 P.M. H.R. 69 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:20:51 P.M. H.R. 69 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 69.
1:34:15 P.M. H.R. 69 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:34:17 P.M. H.R. 69 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:35:19 P.M. H.R. 21 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. H.R. 21 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
1:35:35 P.M. H.R. 21 The rule provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
1:35:57 P.M. H.R. 21 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.
2:40:56 P.M. H.R. 21 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:41:29 P.M. H.R. 21 Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2:41:40 P.M. H.R. 21 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) 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 at the end of the bill a section 3 pertaining to exception for certain rules that prohibit discrimination by insurance issuers on the basis of gender or preexisting condition or that make healthcare more affordable for working Americans.
2:51:56 P.M. H.R. 21 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:51:57 P.M. H.R. 21 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2:53:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:15:29 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 4.
4:15:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to recommit H.R. 21.
4:15:30 P.M. H.R. 21 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 21 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
4:38:28 P.M. H.R. 21 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 236 (Roll no. 7).
4:48:31 P.M. H.R. 21 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 – 184 (Roll no. 8).
4:48:34 P.M. H.R. 21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:48:43 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 22.
4:49:29 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on January 5. Agreed to without objection.
4:53:23 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:59:51 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:01:19 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:01:30 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:00 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2017.

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.1, notifying the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.   Adopted S.Res.2, notifying the House that a quorum of the Senate has assembled.   Adopted S.Res.3, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.   Agreed to S.Con.Res.1, extending the life of the…

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House activity January 4, 2017

Last Floor Action:
1:35:57 P.M. -H.R. 21
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Glenn Thompson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 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.
10:30:47 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:36 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 4.
12:00:49 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:08 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:11 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:38 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.
12:28:37 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:29:01 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 3 — “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.”
12:29:27 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:29:28 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 3.
12:37:27 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:31 P.M. H.J. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:38:04 P.M. H.R. 71 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 71 — “To provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them, and for other purposes.”
12:38:26 P.M. H.R. 71 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:38:29 P.M. H.R. 71 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 71.
12:47:30 P.M. H.R. 71 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:47:31 P.M. H.R. 71 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:48:00 P.M. H.R. 73 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 73 — “To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.”
12:48:10 P.M. H.R. 73 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:48:12 P.M. H.R. 73 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 73.
1:00:11 P.M. H.R. 73 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:00:14 P.M. H.R. 73 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:01:15 P.M. H.R. 70 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 70 — “To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.”
1:01:36 P.M. H.R. 70 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:01:38 P.M. H.R. 70 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 70.
1:12:32 P.M. H.R. 70 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:12:34 P.M. H.R. 70 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:04 P.M. H.R. 72 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 72 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
1:13:13 P.M. H.R. 72 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:13:15 P.M. H.R. 72 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.
1:20:09 P.M. H.R. 72 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:20:11 P.M. H.R. 72 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:20:40 P.M. H.R. 69 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 69 — “To reauthorize the Office of Special Counsel, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide modifications to authorities relating to the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes.”
1:20:50 P.M. H.R. 69 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:20:51 P.M. H.R. 69 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 69.
1:34:15 P.M. H.R. 69 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:34:17 P.M. H.R. 69 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:35:19 P.M. H.R. 21 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. H.R. 21 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
1:35:35 P.M. H.R. 21 The rule provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
1:35:57 P.M. H.R. 21 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of January 03, 2017

11:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:01 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:02 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:00:52 A.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 944, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:00:55 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Duncan of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:01:00 A.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 gentlewoman from Michigan, Mrs. Miller, the whole number of the House is 433.
11:02:41 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:55 a.m. today.
11:55:51 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 3.
11:56:35 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn Sine Die.
12:00:53 P.M. House convened, starting a new legislative day, pursuant to the 20th amendment to the Constitution, for the meeting of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States.
12:01:02 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Very Rev. Paul Ugo Arinze, St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Janesville, WI.
12:02:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Clerk led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:46 P.M. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION – The Clerk announced that Certificates of Election covering 435 seats in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress had been received and the names of those persons whose credentials show that they were regularly elected as Representatives in accordance with the laws of their respective States of the United States would be called. Without objection, the Representatives-elect were directed to record their presence by electronic device in order to determine whether a quorum was present.
12:36:21 P.M. Call by States Quorum responded: 434 present (Roll no. 1).
12:37:07 P.M. ELECTION CREDENTIALS FOR DELEGATES – The Clerk notified the House that election credentials for all Delegates and Resident Commissioners had been received.
12:37:34 P.M. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF SPEAKER – Pursuant to law and precedent, the Clerk announced that the next order of business was the election of Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 115th Congress and that nominations would now be in order. Accordingly, the Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington placed the name of the Honorable Paul D. Ryan into nomination for the Office of Speaker and the Honorable Joseph Crowley placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi into nomination for the Office of Speaker.
12:47:12 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF TELLERS – The Clerk announced the appointment of the following Members-elect to act as Tellers during the Roll Call for Election of Speaker: Mr. Harper; Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania; Ms. Kaptur; and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.
1:43:50 P.M. Roll call 2 – Election of the Speaker. Mr. Ryan (WI) 239, Ms. Pelosi 189, Mr. Ryan (OH) 2, Mr. Webster (FL) 1, Mr. Cooper 1, and Mr. Lewis (GA) 1 (Roll no. 2). Mr. Ryan (WI) was elected Speaker.
1:52:29 P.M. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Clerk appointed a Committee of Members-elect to escort the Speaker-elect into the Chamber and to the Chair.
2:05:55 P.M. The Speaker-elect was escorted into the Chamber by the Escort Committee and introduced by Representative-elect Pelosi, Democratic Leader, before assuming the Chair.
2:15:29 P.M. ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER-ELECT – The Speaker-elect addressed the House prior to taking the Oath of Office which will be administered by the Dean of the House, Representative-elect John Conyers of Michigan.
2:27:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Dean of the House administered the Oath of Office to the Speaker-elect.
2:27:31 P.M. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to the Members-elect of the 115th Congress.
2:30:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mrs. McMorris Rodgers notified the House that, at the direction of the Republican Conference, Mr. McCarthy of California had been elected as Majority Leader and Mr. Scalise of Louisiana had been elected as Majority Whip.
2:30:01 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP POSTS – Mr. Crowley notified the House that, at the direction of the Democratic Causcus, Ms. Pelosi of California had been elected as Minority leader, Mr. Hoyer of Maryland had been elected as Minority Whip, and Mr. Clyburn had been elected as Assistant Democratic Leader.
2:31:15 P.M. H. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1 — “Electing officers of the House of Representatives.”
2:31:16 P.M. Mr. Crowley demanded that the question be divided on the adoption of the resolution so as to have a separate vote on the election of the Chaplain. Agreed to without objection.
2:31:17 P.M. On agreeing to that portion electing the Chaplain. Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:38 P.M. H. Res. 1 An amendment, offered by Mr. Crowley, to nominate Democrat candidates for Officers of the House.
2:33:33 P.M. H. Res. 1 On agreeing to the Crowley amendment Failed by voice vote.
2:33:52 P.M. H. Res. 1 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:34:00 P.M. H. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:35:28 P.M. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE – The Speaker administered the Oath of Office to a Member-elect of the 115th Congress.
2:36:00 P.M. H. Res. 2 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 2 — “To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:36:25 P.M. H. Res. 2 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:36:33 P.M. H. Res. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:39 P.M. H. Res. 3 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 3 — “Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.”
2:37:07 P.M. H. Res. 3 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:37:24 P.M. H. Res. 3 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:25 P.M. H. Res. 3 Pursuant to H. Res. 3, the Chair appointed the following Members to the committee on the part of the House to join a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each house has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make: Mr. McCarthy of California, and Ms. Pelosi of California.
2:37:53 P.M. H. Res. 4 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 4 — “Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.”
2:38:18 P.M. H. Res. 4 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:25 P.M. H. Res. 4 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:28 P.M. H. Res. 5 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 5 — “Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.”
2:40:06 P.M. H. Res. 5 Ms. Norton moved to refer the resolution to a select committee of five members, to be appointed by the Speaker, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party, with instructions not to report back the same until it has conducted a full and complete study of, and made a determination on, whether there is any reason to deny Delegates voting right in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:40:19 P.M. H. Res. 5 Mr. McCarthy moved to table the motion to refer
3:03:53 P.M. H. Res. 5 On motion to table the motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 184 (Roll no. 3).
3:06:00 P.M. H. Res. 5 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 5.
3:59:48 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 1, S. Con. Res. 2, and S. Res. 2.
3:59:49 P.M. H. Res. 5 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 5.
3:59:49 P.M. H. Res. 5 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 193 (Roll no. 4).
4:00:51 P.M. H. Res. 5 Mr. Lewis (GA) moved that the resolution be committed to a select committee composed of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader with instructions to report it forthwith back to the House with an amendment to strike subsection (a) of Section 2.
4:01:49 P.M. H. Res. 5 On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 236 (Roll no. 5).
4:02:49 P.M. H. Res. 5 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 193 (Roll no. 6).
4:03:00 P.M. H. Res. 5 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:35:29 P.M. The Chair announced a statement with respect to rule changes regarding the use of electronic equipment on the House floor. Pursuant to changes to rules 2 and 17, adopted for the 115th Congress, the Sergeant-at-Arms is charged with enforcement of clause 3(g) rule 2, which prohibits the use of electronic devices for still photography or for audio or visual recording or broadcasting in contravention of clause 5 of rule 17 and related policies. The Sergeant-at-Arms will enforce the prohibition with respect to violations observed first-hand on the House floor as well as violations that become apparent at a later time, such as through publication online or broadcast on television. In the case of violations observed on the floor, the Sergeant-at-Arms will hand the offending Member a card noting the violation, and will follow up by sending the Member a written letter. In the case of other violations, Members will receive a written letter. In the case of other violat ions, Members will receive a written letter detailing the offending conduct. The fi ne for a first offense is $500. The fine for each Subsequent offense is $2500. The Sergeant-at-Arms will endeavor to provide Members a written wa rning prior to assessing a fine for a firs t offense. Members may appeal a fine to the C ommittee on Ethics.
5:36:15 P.M. H. Res. 6 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 6 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:36:34 P.M. H. Res. 6 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:36:38 P.M. H. Res. 6 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:41 P.M. H. Res. 7 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 7 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:36:55 P.M. H. Res. 7 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:37:09 P.M. H. Res. 7 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:10 P.M. H. Res. 8 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 8 — “Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.”
5:37:34 P.M. H. Res. 8 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:37:37 P.M. H. Res. 8 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:38 P.M. H. Res. 9 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 9 — “Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.”
5:38:10 P.M. H. Res. 9 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:38:13 P.M. H. Res. 9 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:14 P.M. H. Con. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 1 — “Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.”
5:39:02 P.M. H. Con. Res. 1 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:39:05 P.M. H. Con. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:06 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Agreed to without objection.
5:39:08 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled “Extension of Remarks”. Agreed to without objection.
5:42:17 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:42:24 P.M. H.R. 27 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 27 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to retain a copy of any reprimand or admonishment received by an employee of the Department in the permanent record of the employee.”
5:42:39 P.M. H.R. 27 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:42:44 P.M. H.R. 27 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 27.
5:52:07 P.M. H.R. 27 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:10 P.M. H.R. 27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:11 P.M. H.R. 28 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 28 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
5:52:27 P.M. H.R. 28 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:42 P.M. H.R. 28 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 28.
5:59:38 P.M. H.R. 28 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:59:41 P.M. H.R. 28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:00:12 P.M. Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Tiberi.
6:00:34 P.M. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Nunes.
6:00:55 P.M. House Office Building Commission – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2001, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Office Building Commission: Mr. McCarthy and Ms. Pelosi.
6:01:22 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker. Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 1, and also for purposes of such concurrent resolutions of the current Congress as may contemplate my designation of Members to act in similar circumstances, the Speaker notified the Clerk of his designation of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California to act in the event of his death or inability, to notify the Members of the House, of any reassembly under any such concurrent resolution. In the event of death or inability of that designee, alternate Members of the House are listed in the letter from the Speaker bearing the date January 3, 2017 for the same purposes.
6:02:17 P.M. The Chair announced that the Speaker has delivered to the Clerk a letter dated January 3, 2017, listing Members in the order in which each shall act as Speaker pro tempore under clause 8(b)(3) of rule I.
6:02:18 P.M. SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE – The Speaker appointed the Honorable Jeff Denham, the Honorable Mac Thornberry, the Honorable Fred Upton, the Honorable Andy Harris, the Honorable Barbara Comstock, and the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.
6:02:52 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designated Mr. Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Mr. Robert Borden, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 115th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
6:03:34 P.M. The Chair announced the Speaker’s policies with respect to particular aspects of the legislative process and inserted in the Congressional Record announcements concerning: first, privileges of the floor; second, introduction of bills and resolutions; third, unanimous-consent requests for the consideration of legislation; fourth, recognition for 1-minute speeches; fifth, recognition for special-order speeches; sixth, decorum in debate; seventh, conduct of votes by electronic device; eighth, use of handouts on the House floor; ninth, use of electronic equipment on the House floor; and tenth, use of the Chamber. The Chair further announced that these announcements will reiterate the origins of the stated policies and that the Chair intends to continue in the 115th Congress the policies reflected in those statements and that the policy announced in the 102nd Congress with respect to jurisdictional concepts related to clause 5(a) of rule 21.
6:04:32 P.M. S. Con. Res. 1 Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 1 — “Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.”
6:05:52 P.M. S. Con. Res. 1 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:05:56 P.M. S. Con. Res. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05:57 P.M. S. Con. Res. 2 Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 2 — “To provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.”
6:07:08 P.M. S. Con. Res. 2 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:07:13 P.M. S. Con. Res. 2 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:07:19 P.M. ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that the whole number of the House is 434.
6:08:00 P.M. Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:08:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:08:05 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 2017.
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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.640 to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Tuesday, December 13 at 8:30am Friday, December 16 at 10:00am Tuesday, December 20 at 9:30am (reporting day, tributes due for record) Friday, December 23 at …

Wrap Up for Friday, December 9, 2016

Dec 10, ’16 1:54 AM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.2028, CR; agreed to: 61-38 Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.2028, CR; agreed to: 63-36 Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House…

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Wrap Up for Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dec 8, ’16 1:43 PM

Roll Call Votes Adoption of the Conference Report to accompany S.2943, NDAA; adopted: 92-7.   Legislative Business Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.3516, VA Best-Practices Peer Review Act (McCain).   No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Dec 7, ’16 3:32 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.34, Cures; agreed to: 94-5 Motion to invoke cloture on the Conference Report to accompany S.2943, NDAA; invoked: 92-7.   Legislative Business Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.3516, Veterans Health Care (McCain).…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Dec 6, ’16 2:00 PM

No Roll Call Votes   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of December 30, 2016

Last Floor Action:
10:02:18 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 944. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2017.

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:05 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:25 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Wilker, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC
10:01:13 A.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 944, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:01:16 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:18 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 944. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2017.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of December 27, 2016

2:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:05 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:14 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington, DC
2:00:17 P.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 944, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:00:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:00 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 944. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 2016.

House floor activities Nov.8, 2016

9:00:04 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:09 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:44 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. Woodall 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. Woodall 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.
9:01:51 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:07 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.
9:15:53 A.M. H. Res. 949 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 949 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
9:17:04 A.M. H. Res. 949 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 949.
10:32:21 A.M. H. Res. 949 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 181 (Roll no. 617).
10:34:23 A.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Oakland, California on December 2, 2016.
10:42:46 A.M. H. Res. 949 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 180 (Roll no. 618).
10:42:47 A.M. H. Res. 949 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:42:58 A.M. H.R. 4919 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4919 — “To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering characteristics of some children with autism.”
10:51:13 A.M. H.R. 4919 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 – 66 (Roll no. 619).
10:51:14 A.M. H.R. 4919 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:52:10 A.M. S. 2974 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
10:52:10 A.M. S. 2974 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2974 — “To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.”
10:52:37 A.M. S. 2974 On passage Passed without objection.
10:52:39 A.M. S. 2974 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:52:45 A.M. S. 612 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on S. 612 be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
10:52:48 A.M. S. 612 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 949. S. 612 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
10:52:50 A.M. S. 612 The rule provides for consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2028 and consideration of S. 612. S. 612 will be considered under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both bills. The resolution also provides for a motion to recommit with or without instructions on S. 612.
10:54:34 A.M. S. 612 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 612.
12:14:31 P.M. S. 612 Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:14:42 P.M. S. 612 DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten 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 strike the temporary Buy American requirement for iron and steel products used in drinking water projects and replace it with a permanent Buy American requirement.
12:21:18 P.M. S. 612 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:21:37 P.M. S. 612 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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to the order of the House of December 8, 2016, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
12:24:01 P.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
12:24:03 P.M. H.R. 2028 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 949.
12:24:16 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2028 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-70 as modified by the amendment printed in House Report 114-849.
1:39:20 P.M. H.R. 2028 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:04:20 P.M. H.R. 2028 On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 326 – 96 (Roll no. 620).
2:04:21 P.M. H.R. 2028 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:38 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to recommit with instructions, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:04:53 P.M. S. 612 Considered as unfinished business. S. 612 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
2:11:18 P.M. S. 612 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 236 (Roll no. 621).
2:19:52 P.M. S. 612 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 360 – 61 (Roll no. 622).
2:19:54 P.M. S. 612 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:07 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the vote on the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal.
2:20:23 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:23:25 P.M. H. Con. Res. 183 Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
2:23:26 P.M. H. Con. Res. 183 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 183 — “Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.”
2:23:36 P.M. H. Con. Res. 183 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:23:46 P.M. H. Con. Res. 183 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:09 P.M. H.R. 6450 Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:24:38 P.M. H.R. 6450 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6450 — “To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to strengthen the independence of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes.”
2:24:45 P.M. H.R. 6450 An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, to make technical changes to the bill.
2:24:48 P.M. H.R. 6450 On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Agreed to without objection.
2:24:58 P.M. H.R. 6450 On passage Passed without objection.
2:24:59 P.M. H.R. 6450 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:07 P.M. H.R. 6451 Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:25:17 P.M. H.R. 6451 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6451 — “To improve the Government-wide management of Federal property.”
2:25:22 P.M. H.R. 6451 On passage Passed without objection.
2:25:30 P.M. H.R. 6451 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:38 P.M. H.R. 6452 Mrs. Radewagen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:25:41 P.M. H.R. 6452 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6452 — “To implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, and for other purposes.”
2:25:45 P.M. H.R. 6452 On passage Passed without objection.
2:25:51 P.M. H.R. 6452 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:03 P.M. H.R. 6480 Mr. Nunes asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:26:05 P.M. H.R. 6480 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6480 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
2:26:18 P.M. H.R. 6480 On passage Passed without objection.
2:26:19 P.M. H.R. 6480 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:00 P.M. Mr. Nunes asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 8, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016. Agreed to without objection.
2:29:49 P.M. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6431) and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Dr. Tenzin Dorjee, Fullerton, CA to succeed Ms. Hannah Rosenthal.
2:30:05 P.M. National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity – Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1011c, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader, Mr. Brian Jones, Washington, D.C.
2:30:20 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 (Pub. L. 114-224), the Democratic Leader appointed Ms. Stacey Plaskett of the United States Virgin Islands.
2:31:01 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:32:26 P.M. H.R. 6477 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:32:30 P.M. H.R. 6477 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6477 — “To amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title.”
2:32:35 P.M. H.R. 6477 On passage Passed without objection.
2:32:43 P.M. H.R. 6477 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:44 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
2:58:11 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House proceeded to Special order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.
3:23:46 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report accompanying S. 2943.
3:24:01 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
4:37:38 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a social security totalization agreement with Brazil – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-186).
4:39:35 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:39:47 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:00 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on December 12, 2016.