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Wrap Up for Monday, December 5, 2016

Dec 5, ’16 2:01 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on motion to concur to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.34, Cures Act; invoked: 85-13.   Legislative Business Agreed to H.Con.Res.174, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R.34.   No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Thursday, December 1, 2016

Dec 1, ’16 1:11 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.6297, Iran Sanctions Extension Act; passed: 99-0.   Legislative Business Passed S.10 – to provide for the consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities.   Concurred in the House Message on S.2577 – Justice for All Reauthorization Act.  …

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House floor activities Nov. 6, 2016

10:00:16 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:30 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.
10:43:00 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:15 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 6.
12:00:20 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:53 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:55 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kuster to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:16 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.
12:19:48 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 December 6, 2016 at 11:29 a.m.: that the Senate passed with an amendment H. Con. Res. 174.
12:21:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:22:16 P.M. H.R. 756 Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 756 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the dissemination of information regarding available Federal programs relating to energy efficiency projects for schools, and for other purposes.”
12:22:59 P.M. H.R. 756 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:23:00 P.M. H.R. 756 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 756.
12:33:15 P.M. H.R. 756 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:17 P.M. H.R. 756 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:33:42 P.M. H.R. 6375 Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6375 — “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.”
12:33:51 P.M. H.R. 6375 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:33:53 P.M. H.R. 6375 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6375.
12:40:00 P.M. H.R. 6375 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:40:02 P.M. H.R. 6375 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40:28 P.M. H.R. 3381 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3381 — “To maximize discovery, and accelerate development and availability, of promising childhood cancer treatments, and for other purposes.”
12:40:40 P.M. H.R. 3381 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:40:43 P.M. H.R. 3381 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3381.
12:55:04 P.M. H.R. 3381 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:55:06 P.M. H.R. 3381 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:55:37 P.M. S. 2873 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2873 — “To require studies and reports examining the use of, and opportunities to use, technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.”
12:55:49 P.M. S. 2873 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:55:51 P.M. S. 2873 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2873.
1:03:04 P.M. S. 2873 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:03:06 P.M. S. 2873 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:01 P.M. H.R. 6394 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6394 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.”
1:04:04 P.M. H.R. 6394 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:04:05 P.M. H.R. 6394 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6394.
1:10:18 P.M. H.R. 6394 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.
1:11:25 P.M. H. Res. 939 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 939 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.”
1:11:42 P.M. H. Res. 939 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:11:44 P.M. H. Res. 939 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 939.
1:16:09 P.M. H. Res. 939 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.
1:16:23 P.M. H. Res. 932 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 932 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills.”
1:16:40 P.M. H. Res. 932 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:41 P.M. H. Res. 932 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 932.
1:24:53 P.M. H. Res. 932 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:00 P.M. H. Res. 932 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:26:01 P.M. H.R. 4680 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4680 — “To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.”
1:26:11 P.M. H.R. 4680 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:26:12 P.M. H.R. 4680 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4680.
1:42:27 P.M. H.R. 4680 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:42:29 P.M. H.R. 4680 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:01 P.M. H.R. 1219 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1219 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District, and for other purposes.”
1:43:04 P.M. H.R. 1219 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:43:06 P.M. H.R. 1219 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1219.
1:48:43 P.M. H.R. 1219 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.
1:49:01 P.M. H.R. 6401 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6401 — “To amend Public Law 94-241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands.”
1:49:11 P.M. H.R. 6401 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:49:12 P.M. H.R. 6401 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6401.
1:53:00 P.M. H.R. 6401 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:53:02 P.M. H.R. 6401 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:25 P.M. S. 817 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 817 — “To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.”
1:53:37 P.M. S. 817 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:53:38 P.M. S. 817 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 817.
1:56:03 P.M. S. 817 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:05 P.M. S. 817 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:27 P.M. S. 818 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 818 — “To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
1:56:42 P.M. S. 818 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:56:43 P.M. S. 818 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 818.
1:58:44 P.M. S. 818 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:58:45 P.M. S. 818 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:59:08 P.M. S. 3028 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3028 — “To redesignate the Olympic Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness.”
1:59:17 P.M. S. 3028 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:59:18 P.M. S. 3028 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3028.
2:01:55 P.M. S. 3028 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:06:00 P.M. H.R. 875 Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 875 — “To provide for alternative financing arrangements for the provision of certain services and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure at land border ports of entry, and for other purposes.”
2:06:21 P.M. H.R. 875 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:06:22 P.M. H.R. 875 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 875.
2:26:56 P.M. H.R. 875 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:26:58 P.M. H.R. 875 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:27:00 P.M. H.R. 6438 Mr. Boustany asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:27:05 P.M. H.R. 6438 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6438 — “To extend the waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals.”
2:27:19 P.M. H.R. 6438 On passage Passed without objection.
2:27:38 P.M. H.R. 6438 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:27 P.M. H.R. 6416 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6416 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
2:28:39 P.M. H.R. 6416 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:28:40 P.M. H.R. 6416 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6416.
3:07:33 P.M. H.R. 6416 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.
3:08:12 P.M. H.R. 5399 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5399 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that physicians of the Department of Veterans Affairs fulfill the ethical duty to report to State licensing authorities impaired, incompetent, and unethical health care activities.”
3:08:15 P.M. H.R. 5399 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:17 P.M. H.R. 5399 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5399.
3:14:36 P.M. H.R. 5399 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:38 P.M. H.R. 5399 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:16 P.M. H.R. 4352 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4352 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program establishing a patient self-scheduling appointment system, and for other purposes.”
3:15:27 P.M. H.R. 4352 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:15:29 P.M. H.R. 4352 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4352.
3:33:19 P.M. H.R. 4352 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:33:20 P.M. H.R. 4352 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:33:32 P.M. S. 3492 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3492 — “To designate the Traverse City VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, as the “Colonel Demas T. Craw VA Clinic”.”
3:33:43 P.M. S. 3492 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:44 P.M. S. 3492 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3492.
3:44:21 P.M. S. 3492 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:22 P.M. S. 3492 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:00 P.M. S. 3076 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3076 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish caskets and urns for burial in cemeteries of States and tribal organizations of veterans without next of kin or sufficient resources to provide for caskets or urns, and for other purposes.”
3:45:02 P.M. S. 3076 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:45:04 P.M. S. 3076 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3076.
3:52:53 P.M. S. 3076 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:54 P.M. S. 3076 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:19 P.M. Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 944.
3:54:24 P.M. H.R. 4150 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4150 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modify the hours of employment of physicians and physician assistants employed on a full-time basis by the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
3:54:33 P.M. H.R. 4150 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:37 P.M. H.R. 4150 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4150.
4:06:12 P.M. H.R. 4150 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:14 P.M. H.R. 4150 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:22 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.
4:07:01 P.M. H.R. 6394 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6394 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.”
4:31:12 P.M. H.R. 6394 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 604).
4:31:12 P.M. H.R. 6394 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:16 P.M. H. Res. 939 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 939 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.”
4:38:49 P.M. H. Res. 939 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 605).
4:38:55 P.M. H.R. 6416 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6416 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
4:47:10 P.M. H.R. 6416 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 606).
4:47:10 P.M. H.R. 6416 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:48:10 P.M. A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Jordan rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did consitute a question of the privileges of the House.
4:56:27 P.M. H. Res. 828 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 828 — “Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors.”
5:03:56 P.M. H. Res. 828 Ms. Pelosi moved to table the measure.
5:20:32 P.M. H. Res. 828 On motion to table the measure Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 607).
5:20:54 P.M. H. Res. 828 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:20:55 P.M. H. Res. 828 Mr. Goodlatte moved to refer the resolution.
5:21:55 P.M. H. Res. 828 The previous question on the motion to refer the resolution was ordered without objection.
5:22:55 P.M. H. Res. 828 On motion to refer the resolution Roll Call 608 – Recorded vote pending.

House floor activities Nov. 5,2016

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:00 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:17 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.
12:05:59 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:40 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
2:00:56 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:36 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:39 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Joe Wilson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:02:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:13 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 December 2, 2016, at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed with an amendment H.R. 1561 and that the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2577.
2:06:42 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 gentlewoman from California, Ms. Hahn, the whole number of the House is 434.
2:07:23 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Miller (MI) wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 a.m. on December 31, 2016.
2:07:24 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:30:36 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
4:30:42 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:31:01 P.M. S. 795 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 795 — “To enhance whistleblower protection for contractor and grantee employees.”
4:31:11 P.M. S. 795 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:14 P.M. S. 795 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 795.
4:39:16 P.M. S. 795 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:18 P.M. S. 795 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:39:38 P.M. H.R. 2726 Mr. Posey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2726 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.”
4:39:56 P.M. H.R. 2726 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:39:59 P.M. H.R. 2726 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2726.
4:53:41 P.M. H.R. 2726 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:43 P.M. H.R. 2726 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:54:12 P.M. H.R. 6427 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6427 — “To improve the operation of United States capital markets, and for other purposes.”
4:54:23 P.M. H.R. 6427 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:28 P.M. H.R. 6427 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6427.
5:14:14 P.M. H.R. 6427 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.
5:15:10 P.M. H.R. 5015 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5015 — “To restore amounts improperly withheld for tax purposes from severance payments to individuals who retired or separated from service in the Armed Forces for combat-related injuries, and for other purposes.”
5:15:24 P.M. H.R. 5015 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:37 P.M. H.R. 5015 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5015.
5:28:13 P.M. H.R. 5015 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.
5:29:12 P.M. S. 3395 Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3395 — “To require limitations on prescribed burns.”
5:29:22 P.M. S. 3395 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:29:32 P.M. S. 3395 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3395.
5:37:04 P.M. S. 3395 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:05 P.M. S. 3395 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:34 P.M. S. 1635 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1635 — “To authorize the Department of State for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.”
5:37:46 P.M. S. 1635 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:47 P.M. S. 1635 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1635.
6:08:28 P.M. S. 1635 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.
6:08:42 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:42 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 5.
6:30:48 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:22 P.M. H.R. 5015 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5015 — “To restore amounts improperly withheld for tax purposes from severance payments to individuals who retired or separated from service in the Armed Forces for combat-related injuries, and for other purposes.”
6:52:46 P.M. H.R. 5015 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 0 (Roll no. 601).
6:52:47 P.M. H.R. 5015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:56 P.M. H.R. 6427 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6427 — “To improve the operation of United States capital markets, and for other purposes.”
7:02:37 P.M. H.R. 6427 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 – 2 (Roll no. 602).
7:02:38 P.M. H.R. 6427 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:59 P.M. S. 1635 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1635 — “To authorize the Department of State for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.”
7:10:33 P.M. S. 1635 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 – 16 (Roll no. 603).
7:10:34 P.M. S. 1635 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:41 P.M. H.R. 1777 ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent, notwithstanding the order of the House of September 22, 2016, that the veto message of the President on the bill, H.R. 1777, together with the accompanying bill, be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:43 P.M. H.R. 6415 Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:12:05 P.M. H.R. 6415 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6415 — “To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.”
7:12:12 P.M. H.R. 6415 On passage Passed without objection.
7:12:16 P.M. H.R. 6415 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:16 P.M. H. Con. Res. 179 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 179 — “Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.”
7:12:41 P.M. H. Con. Res. 179 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:12:45 P.M. H. Con. Res. 179 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:04 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:19:34 P.M. Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:19:43 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:44 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2016.
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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, December 5, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.34 (Cures).

The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 4:00pm.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.34 (Cures). If cloture is invoked, there will then be up to 30 hours of debate followed by a vote on the motion to concur.

Wrap Up for Thursday, December 1, 2016

Dec 1, ’16 1:11 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.6297, Iran Sanctions Extension Act; passed: 99-0.   Legislative Business Passed S.10 – to provide for the consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities.   Concurred in the House Message on S.2577 – Justice for All Reauthorization Act.  …

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Nov 30, ’161:43 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #578, S.2971 – National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2016, with committee-reported amendment.   Passed Calendar #648, S.3183 – Better Online Ticket Sales Act, with committee-reported amendment.   Concurred in the House amendment to S.1550 – Program Management Improvement Accountability Act.   Passed…

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House Floor Activities Dec. 1, 2016

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:25 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:49:39 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 December 1.
12:00:07 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:23 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:26 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:56 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.
12:23:10 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 December 1, 2016 at 11:49 a.m.: That the Senate returned the papers for H. Con. Res. 122 to the House, and concurred in the House amendment to S. 1550.
12:23:35 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 December 1, 2016 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2971, S. 3183, S. 3386, H.R. 5509, and H.R. 5995.
12:24:44 P.M. H. Res. 937 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 937 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
12:25:40 P.M. H. Res. 937 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 937.
12:57:40 P.M. H. Res. 937 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 937, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:03:35 P.M. H.R. 6392 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 6392 be subject to postponement as though under Clause 8 of Rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
1:03:40 P.M. H.R. 6392 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 934. H.R. 6392 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
1:04:05 P.M. H.R. 6392 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 34 and H.R. 6392. Providing for consideration for the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 and for consideration of H.R. 6392.
1:05:01 P.M. H.R. 6392 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6392.
2:19:07 P.M. H.R. 6392 An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, printed in Part B of House Report 114-839 to prohibit the use of international standards not specifically provided in the bill.
2:19:10 P.M. H.R. 6392 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 934, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment.
2:25:39 P.M. H.R. 6392 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
2:25:57 P.M. H.R. 6392 On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:27:12 P.M. H.R. 6392 Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
2:27:23 P.M. H.R. 6392 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 an exemption to the underlying bill for any bank holding company over $50 billion that has any pending litigation or enforcement matters with an agency of the U.S. government, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
2:38:54 P.M. H.R. 6392 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:39:21 P.M. H.R. 6392 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
2:41:40 P.M. H. Res. 933 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H. Res. 933 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
2:42:27 P.M. H. Res. 933 By the direction of the Committee on House Administration, Mr. Harper asked for the immediate consideration of H. Res. 933.
2:42:39 P.M. H. Res. 933 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 933.
3:53:40 P.M. H. Res. 933 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 933, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brady (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
3:54:05 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:10:28 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.
5:10:36 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 December 1, 2016, at 4:18 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6297 without amendment.
5:11:34 P.M. H. Res. 933 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 933 — “Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.”
5:36:27 P.M. H. Res. 933 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 177 (Roll no. 594).
5:44:07 P.M. H. Res. 933 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 181 (Roll no. 595).
5:44:09 P.M. H. Res. 933 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:20 P.M. H. Res. 937 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 937 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
5:51:13 P.M. H. Res. 937 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 180 (Roll no. 596).
5:58:21 P.M. H. Res. 937 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 277 – 139 (Roll no. 597).
5:58:23 P.M. H. Res. 937 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:27 P.M. H.R. 6392 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6392 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
6:06:27 P.M. H.R. 6392 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 – 236 (Roll no. 598).
6:15:48 P.M. H.R. 6392 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 161 (Roll no. 599).
6:15:49 P.M. H.R. 6392 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:15:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:16:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:17:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:18 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:21:43 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:55:00 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:01 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:02 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of December 01, 2016

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:25 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:49:39 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 December 1.
12:00:07 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:23 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:26 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:56 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.
12:23:10 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 December 1, 2016 at 11:49 a.m.: That the Senate returned the papers for H. Con. Res. 122 to the House, and concurred in the House amendment to S. 1550.
12:23:35 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 December 1, 2016 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2971, S. 3183, S. 3386, H.R. 5509, and H.R. 5995.
12:24:44 P.M. H. Res. 937 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 937 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
12:25:40 P.M. H. Res. 937 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 937.
12:57:40 P.M. H. Res. 937 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 937, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:03:35 P.M. H.R. 6392 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 6392 be subject to postponement as though under Clause 8 of Rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
1:03:40 P.M. H.R. 6392 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 934. H.R. 6392 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
1:04:05 P.M. H.R. 6392 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 34 and H.R. 6392. Providing for consideration for the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 and for consideration of H.R. 6392.
1:05:01 P.M. H.R. 6392 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6392.
2:19:07 P.M. H.R. 6392 An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, printed in Part B of House Report 114-839 to prohibit the use of international standards not specifically provided in the bill.
2:19:10 P.M. H.R. 6392 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 934, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment.
2:25:39 P.M. H.R. 6392 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
2:25:57 P.M. H.R. 6392 On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:27:12 P.M. H.R. 6392 Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
2:27:23 P.M. H.R. 6392 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 an exemption to the underlying bill for any bank holding company over $50 billion that has any pending litigation or enforcement matters with an agency of the U.S. government, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
2:38:54 P.M. H.R. 6392 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:39:21 P.M. H.R. 6392 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
2:41:40 P.M. H. Res. 933 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H. Res. 933 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
2:42:27 P.M. H. Res. 933 By the direction of the Committee on House Administration, Mr. Harper asked for the immediate consideration of H. Res. 933.
2:42:39 P.M. H. Res. 933 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 933.
3:53:40 P.M. H. Res. 933 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 933, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brady (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
3:54:05 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:10:28 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.
5:10:36 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 December 1, 2016, at 4:18 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6297 without amendment.
5:11:34 P.M. H. Res. 933 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 933 — “Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.”
5:36:27 P.M. H. Res. 933 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 177 (Roll no. 594).
5:44:07 P.M. H. Res. 933 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 181 (Roll no. 595).
5:44:09 P.M. H. Res. 933 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:20 P.M. H. Res. 937 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 937 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
5:51:13 P.M. H. Res. 937 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 180 (Roll no. 596).
5:58:21 P.M. H. Res. 937 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 277 – 139 (Roll no. 597).
5:58:23 P.M. H. Res. 937 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:27 P.M. H.R. 6392 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6392 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
6:06:27 P.M. H.R. 6392 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 – 236 (Roll no. 598).
6:15:48 P.M. H.R. 6392 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 161 (Roll no. 599).
6:15:49 P.M. H.R. 6392 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:15:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:16:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:17:50 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:18 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:21:43 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:55:00 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:01 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:02 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2016.
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Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Nov 29, ’16 1:47 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of S.2873, ECHO Act, as amended; passed: 97-0.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #513, S.2944 – Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, with Grassley substitute amendment.   Passed Calendar #559, S.461 – Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act, with Cornyn substitute amendment.   Passed S.3438 – to authorize the Secretary of…

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Wrap Up for Monday, November 28, 2016

Nov 28, ’16 1:30 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #667, H.R.4665, Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic impact Act of 2016   Passed. S.2974, ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.   Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.6297, Iran Sanctions Extension Act. Passed…

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Last Floor Action: 11/30
3:31:53 P.M. -H.R. 6302
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6302.

0:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:27 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:48:51 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:12 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.
12:00:18 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Shea Hecht, Hadar Hatorah Yeshiva, Brooklyn, NY.
12:01:51 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:54 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side the aisle.
12:22:13 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 November 30, 2016 at 9:18 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2944, S. 3438, S. 461, H.R. 4419, without amendment and H.R. 5785, without amendment. In addition, the Senate requested return of official papers of H. Con. Res. 122 to make a technical correction to the engrossment.
12:22:26 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Papers are returned to the Senate.
12:23:55 P.M. S. 2943 Conference report H. Rept. 114-840 filed.
12:24:18 P.M. H. Res. 934 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 934 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
12:26:48 P.M. H. Res. 934 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 934.
1:14:09 P.M. H. Res. 934 The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:34:19 P.M. H. Res. 934 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 180 (Roll no. 590).
1:34:21 P.M. H. Res. 934 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:34:50 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:34:54 P.M. H.R. 5047 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5047 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.”
1:42:20 P.M. H.R. 5047 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 3 (Roll no. 591).
1:42:21 P.M. H.R. 5047 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:43:58 P.M. H.R. 34 Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 with an amendment be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20.
1:44:16 P.M. H.R. 34 Mr. Upton moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
1:44:43 P.M. H.R. 34 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 934, the House proceeded with 80 minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 34, with an amendment.
3:29:45 P.M. H.R. 34 The previous question was ordered without objection.
3:30:02 P.M. H.R. 34 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. McDermott demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
3:31:08 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:31:36 P.M. H.R. 6302 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6302 — “To provide an increase in premium pay for United States Secret Service agents performing protective services during 2016, and for other purposes.”
3:31:51 P.M. H.R. 6302 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:53 P.M. H.R. 6302 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6302.
12:00:12 P.M.  Nov.29 The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:23 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:43 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:02:50 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
2:00:20 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:54 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Jody B. Hice of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:15 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:57 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 November 29, 2016, at 9:23 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4665 and H.R. 5111.
2:07:00 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 29, 2016, at 10:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2974 and S. 2325.
2:08:35 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. today.
3:01:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
3:01:29 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:01:48 P.M. H.R. 5458 Mr. Smith (NE) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5458 — “To provide for coordination between the TRICARE program and eligibility for making contributions to a health savings account, and for other purposes.”
3:02:00 P.M. H.R. 5458 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:02:02 P.M. H.R. 5458 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5458.
3:16:14 P.M. H.R. 5458 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:16:17 P.M. H.R. 5458 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:52 P.M. S. 546 Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 546 — “To establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Advisory Council to provide recommendations on emergency responder training and resources relating to hazardous materials incidents involving railroads, and for other purposes.”
3:17:09 P.M. S. 546 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:13 P.M. S. 546 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 546.
3:22:11 P.M. S. 546 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:22:13 P.M. S. 546 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:39 P.M. H.R. 6135 Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6135 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
3:22:52 P.M. H.R. 6135 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:54 P.M. H.R. 6135 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6135.
3:32:39 P.M. H.R. 6135 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:32:41 P.M. H.R. 6135 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:34:26 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 November 29, 2016 at 1:48 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2873.
3:36:38 P.M. S. 2577 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2577 — “To protect crime victims’ rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA and other forensic evidence samples to improve and expand the forensic science testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of forensic evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to support accreditation efforts of forensic science laboratories and medical examiner offices, to address training and equipment needs, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.”
3:36:54 P.M. S. 2577 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:36:56 P.M. S. 2577 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2577.
3:54:51 P.M. S. 2577 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:52 P.M. S. 2577 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:27 P.M. H.R. 5422 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5422 — “To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.”
3:55:36 P.M. H.R. 5422 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:38 P.M. H.R. 5422 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5422.
4:06:59 P.M. H.R. 5422 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:08:04 P.M. H.R. 5877 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5877 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to promote cooperative homeland security research and antiterrorism programs relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes.”
4:08:14 P.M. H.R. 5877 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:16 P.M. H.R. 5877 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5877.
4:24:58 P.M. H.R. 5877 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:01 P.M. H.R. 5877 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:31 P.M. H.R. 5843 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5843 — “To establish a grant program at the Department of Homeland Security to promote cooperative research and development between the United States and Israel on cybersecurity.”
4:25:39 P.M. H.R. 5843 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:25:41 P.M. H.R. 5843 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5843.
4:35:08 P.M. H.R. 5843 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Ratcliffe objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
4:35:53 P.M. H.R. 4757 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4757 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries.”
4:36:05 P.M. H.R. 4757 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:08 P.M. H.R. 4757 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4757.
4:43:00 P.M. H.R. 4757 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.
4:44:03 P.M. H.R. 5047 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5047 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about articulation agreements between institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.”
4:44:19 P.M. H.R. 5047 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:25 P.M. H.R. 5047 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5047.
4:52:31 P.M. H.R. 5047 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.
4:53:14 P.M. H.R. 5166 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5166 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain employees of State or local governmental agencies with access to case-tracking information of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
4:53:30 P.M. H.R. 5166 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:53:31 P.M. H.R. 5166 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5166.
5:05:06 P.M. H.R. 5166 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:08 P.M. H.R. 5166 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:12 P.M. H.R. 5166 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:05:45 P.M. H.R. 3286 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3286 — “To encourage effective, voluntary private sector investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual presidential awards to private sector employers recognizing such efforts, and for other purposes.”
5:06:14 P.M. H.R. 3286 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:16 P.M. H.R. 3286 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3286.
5:18:36 P.M. H.R. 3286 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:39 P.M. H.R. 3286 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:12 P.M. H.R. 5600 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5600 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy technology to veterans.”
5:19:27 P.M. H.R. 5600 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:29 P.M. H.R. 5600 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5600.
5:27:02 P.M. H.R. 5600 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:27:04 P.M. H.R. 5600 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:27:27 P.M. H.R. 6323 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6323 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system in Long Beach, California, the “Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center”.”
5:27:44 P.M. H.R. 6323 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:27:47 P.M. H.R. 6323 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6323.
5:39:30 P.M. H.R. 6323 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:32 P.M. H.R. 6323 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:45 P.M. H. Con. Res. 165 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 165 — “Expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict.”
5:41:28 P.M. H. Con. Res. 165 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:41:31 P.M. H. Con. Res. 165 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 165.
6:05:13 P.M. H. Con. Res. 165 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:05:18 P.M. H. Con. Res. 165 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05:31 P.M. H. Con. Res. 40 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 40 — “Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families.”
6:05:39 P.M. H. Con. Res. 40 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:05:40 P.M. H. Con. Res. 40 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
6:23:57 P.M. H. Con. Res. 40 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:24:01 P.M. H. Con. Res. 40 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:17 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2017 – referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-185).
6:27:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:30:31 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
6:30:36 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:44 P.M. H.R. 5422 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5422 — “To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.”
6:54:11 P.M. H.R. 5422 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 588).
6:54:12 P.M. H.R. 5422 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:49 P.M. H.R. 4757 Considered as unfinished business.
7:02:26 P.M. H.R. 4757 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 589).
7:02:27 P.M. H.R. 4757 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:29 P.M. H.R. 4757 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:02:40 P.M. H.R. 5843 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5843 — “To establish a grant program at the Department of Homeland Security to promote cooperative research and development between the United States and Israel on cybersecurity.”
7:03:10 P.M. H.R. 5843 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03:12 P.M. H.R. 5843 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:40 P.M. Mr. Harper filed a report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 933.
7:07:10 P.M. H.R. 5160 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
7:07:46 P.M. H.R. 5160 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5160 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to include as part of the buildings and grounds of the National Gallery of Art any buildings and other areas within the boundaries of any real estate or other property interests acquired by the National Gallery of Art.”
7:07:48 P.M. H.R. 5160 On passage Passed without objection.
7:07:52 P.M. H.R. 5160 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:04 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 934.
7:10:28 P.M. H.R. 3471 Mrs. Walorski asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
7:10:39 P.M. H.R. 3471 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
7:10:40 P.M. H.R. 3471 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:44 P.M. S. 1915 Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
7:11:00 P.M. S. 1915 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1915 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers, and for other purposes.”
7:11:03 P.M. S. 1915 On passage Passed without objection.
7:11:05 P.M. S. 1915 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:11:06 P.M. S. 1808 Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
7:11:22 P.M. S. 1808 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1808 — “To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a Northern Border threat analysis, and for other purposes.”
7:11:24 P.M. S. 1808 On passage Passed without objection.
7:11:27 P.M. S. 1808 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:11:28 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Woodmore Elementary School bus crash.
7:12:20 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:25:16 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:10:15 P.M. Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:10:16 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:10:17 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2016.
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jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Monday, November 28, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Friday, November 18th at 9:30am Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:00am Friday, November 25th at 11:00am   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 25, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm …

Wrap Up for Thursday, November 17, 2016

Nov 17, ’16 6:07 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3110; not invoked: 51-47.   Legislative Business Concurred with S.2754: to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”   Passed H.R.5873: to designate the Federal…

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The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on November 22, 2016.

November 18

3:00:04 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:10 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:00:57 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Vincent DeRosa, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
3:01:23 P.M. Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 921, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
3:01:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:01:32 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 November 18, 2016 at 10:52 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendments to the text and title of the bill S. 2754, that the Senate passed S. 3395, S. 434, H.R. 5873, H.R. 4902, and H.R. 3471 amended.
3:03:46 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 921. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on November 22, 2016.

November 17

9:00:44 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:38 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5982 — “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.”
9:14:00 A.M. H.R. 5982 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
9:14:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 921 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:16 A.M. H.R. 5982 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:14:54 A.M. H.R. 5982 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5982.
9:48:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are necessary to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency.
9:48:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part B amendment No. 1.
9:54:24 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on 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 agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are proposed more than three years prior to submission to Congress.
9:56:05 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
10:03:12 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:03:49 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt any rule promulgated to prevent, respond to, or mitigate matters of national security.
10:03:50 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 3.
10:14:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on 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 agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Connolly asked unanimous consent to offer amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
10:15:11 A.M. H.R. 5982 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Connolly, consisting of amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed Part B of House Report 114-818.
10:15:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the Committee, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc.
10:26:38 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc, the Chair put the question on the amendments en bloc and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendments en bloc until a time to be announced.
10:27:09 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Issa moved that the Committee rise.
10:27:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:27:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5982 as unfinished business.
10:28:08 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. today.
10:50:24 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
10:51:04 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5982 — “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.”
10:51:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:06 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 581).
11:20:32 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 238 (Roll no. 582).
11:25:17 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Connolly amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 583).
11:25:23 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5982.
11:25:33 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:28:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Pocan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:28:39 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan 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 the end of bill for any rule that pertains to improving employment, retention, and earnings of workforce participants, especially those participants with significant barriers to employment, improving the quality of the workforce, and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
11:35:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:35:59 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1808, S. 1915, H.R. 5392, H.R. 845, and H.R. 6007.
11:43:52 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 584).
11:49:42 A.M. H.R. 5982 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 585).
11:49:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:56 A.M. H.R. 5711 The Chair announced that the unfinished business and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the question was on adoption of a motion to recommit with instructions, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:49:57 A.M. H.R. 5711 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
11:56:37 A.M. H.R. 5711 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 235 (Roll no. 586).
12:02:23 P.M. H.R. 5711 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 587).
12:02:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:02:57 P.M. Mr. Joyce asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 3:00 p.m. on November 18. Agreed to without objection.
12:03:14 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:15:04 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:33:00 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:33:13 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2016.
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jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Thursday, November 17, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, November 17, 2016.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #543, S.3110, American Energy and Conservation Act.   At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed …

Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Nov 16, ’16 6:46 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business   Passed Calendar #269, S.1808: Northern Border Security Review Act, with Heitkamp substitute amendment.   Passed Calendar #458, S.1915: to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers, and for other purposes, with Ayotte substitute amendment and committee-reported title…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Nov 15, ’16 6:49 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.4511, Gold Star Families Voices Act; passed: 97-0.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities

November 17, 2016

9:00:44 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:38 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5982 — “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.”
9:14:00 A.M. H.R. 5982 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
9:14:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 921 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:16 A.M. H.R. 5982 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:14:54 A.M. H.R. 5982 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5982.
9:48:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are necessary to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency.
9:48:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part B amendment No. 1.
9:54:24 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on 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 agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are proposed more than three years prior to submission to Congress.
9:56:05 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
10:03:12 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:03:49 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt any rule promulgated to prevent, respond to, or mitigate matters of national security.
10:03:50 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 3.
10:14:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on 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 agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Connolly asked unanimous consent to offer amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
10:15:11 A.M. H.R. 5982 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Connolly, consisting of amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed Part B of House Report 114-818.
10:15:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the Committee, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc.
10:26:38 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc, the Chair put the question on the amendments en bloc and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendments en bloc until a time to be announced.
10:27:09 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Issa moved that the Committee rise.
10:27:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:27:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5982 as unfinished business.
10:28:08 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. today.
10:50:24 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
10:51:04 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5982 — “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.”
10:51:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:06 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 581).
11:20:32 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 238 (Roll no. 582).
11:25:17 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Connolly amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 583).
11:25:23 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5982.
11:25:33 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:28:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Pocan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:28:39 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan 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 the end of bill for any rule that pertains to improving employment, retention, and earnings of workforce participants, especially those participants with significant barriers to employment, improving the quality of the workforce, and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
11:35:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:35:59 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1808, S. 1915, H.R. 5392, H.R. 845, and H.R. 6007.
11:43:52 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 584).
11:49:42 A.M. H.R. 5982 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 585).
11:49:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:56 A.M. H.R. 5711 The Chair announced that the unfinished business and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the question was on adoption of a motion to recommit with instructions, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:49:57 A.M. H.R. 5711 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
11:56:37 A.M. H.R. 5711 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 235 (Roll no. 586).
12:02:23 P.M. H.R. 5711 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 587).
12:02:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:14 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:15:04 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:33:00 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:33:13 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2016.

House Floor Activities

November 16, 2016

10:00:32 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:05 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:39:13 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 November 16.
12:00:00 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:00 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:25 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:24:59 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 16, 2016 at 9:46 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4511 and made appointments to the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, the Federal Law Enforcement congressional Badge of Bravery board, the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, the World War I Centennial Commission, the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission, and the Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery Commission.
12:25:46 P.M. H. Res. 921 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 921 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) 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; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.”
12:30:00 P.M. H. Res. 921 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 921.
12:53:50 P.M. H. Res. 921 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 921, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
12:54:13 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:10:11 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
5:10:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 921, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:11:04 P.M. H. Res. 921 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 921 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) 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; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.”
5:36:03 P.M. H. Res. 921 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 181 (Roll no. 579).
5:43:09 P.M. H. Res. 921 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 181 (Roll no. 580).
5:43:11 P.M. H. Res. 921 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:44 P.M. Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 17. Agreed to without objection.
5:47:46 P.M. H.R. 5711 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 5711 be subject to postponement as though under Clause 8 of Rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
5:47:55 P.M. H.R. 5711 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
5:48:00 P.M. H.R. 5711 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
5:49:26 P.M. H.R. 5711 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5711.
6:52:55 P.M. H.R. 5711 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), printed in Part A of House Report 114-818 to add a short title and clarifies the nature of prohibited Iranian transactions. The amendment also provides for a sunset of the bill’s provisions upon Presidential certification that Iran has ceased support for international terrorism.
6:53:00 P.M. H.R. 5711 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga (MI) amendment.
7:01:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
7:01:33 P.M. H.R. 5711 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:10 P.M. H.R. 5711 Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
7:02:59 P.M. H.R. 5711 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing a transaction described under section 101 by a U.S. financial institution if such institution is engaged in business with a foreign entity that has been found to have engaged in or authorized cyber attacks targeting any election held in the United States.
7:09:17 P.M. H.R. 5711 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
7:10:18 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Hahn wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on December 4, 2016.
7:10:38 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:40 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:44:02 P.M. Mr. Gallego moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:44:38 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:39 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016.

House Floor Activities

November 15, 2016

12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:15 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:11 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:14 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hill to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:47 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 aisle.
12:17:27 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:18:34 P.M. H. Res. 780 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 780 — “Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.”
12:18:58 P.M. H. Res. 780 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:19:01 P.M. H. Res. 780 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.
12:40:57 P.M. H. Res. 780 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:41:18 P.M. H.R. 5332 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5332 — “To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiations processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict.”
12:41:35 P.M. H.R. 5332 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:41:37 P.M. H.R. 5332 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5332.
12:59:18 P.M. H.R. 5332 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:59:22 P.M. H.R. 5332 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:59:23 P.M. H.R. 5332 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:59:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:38:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
3:38:26 P.M. H.R. 5732 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5732 — “To halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a negotiated political settlement, and hold Syrian human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.”
3:38:36 P.M. H.R. 5732 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:40 P.M. H.R. 5732 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5732.
4:11:33 P.M. H.R. 5732 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:36 P.M. H.R. 5732 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:09 P.M. H.R. 6297 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6297 — “To reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.”
4:12:19 P.M. H.R. 6297 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:20 P.M. H.R. 6297 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6297.
5:08:30 P.M. H.R. 6297 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 1 (Roll no. 577).
5:08:31 P.M. H.R. 6297 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:45 P.M. H. Res. 780 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 780 — “Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.”
5:16:21 P.M. H. Res. 780 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 578).
5:16:22 P.M. H. Res. 780 Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
5:22:35 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:38:03 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:28:09 P.M. Ms. Jackson Lee moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:28:19 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:34 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2016.

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House Floor Activities

November 14, 2016

2:00:06 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:13 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:30 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:24 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:26 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:50 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:56 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 29, 2016 at 1:07 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3004, H.R. 3937, H.R. 5147, and H.R. 5883.
2:13:58 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 29, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 122, as amended, H. Con. Res. 166; the Senate passed H.R. 5944, H.R. 5946, and H.R. 2733; the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 246; the Senate passed S. 2959; the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 55;and the Senate passed S. 2360.
2:15:03 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:21 P.M. H.R. 1192 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1192 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the chronic diseases and conditions that result from diabetes.”
2:15:41 P.M. H.R. 1192 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:49 P.M. H.R. 1192 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1192.
2:26:04 P.M. H.R. 1192 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:26:10 P.M. H.R. 1192 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:12 P.M. H.R. 1192 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:26:31 P.M. H.R. 1209 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1209 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the designation of maternity care health professional shortage areas.”
2:26:46 P.M. H.R. 1209 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:26:48 P.M. H.R. 1209 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1209.
2:38:13 P.M. H.R. 1209 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:17 P.M. H.R. 1209 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:20 P.M. H.R. 1209 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:38:35 P.M. H.R. 2713 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2713 — “To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs, and for other purposes.”
2:38:45 P.M. H.R. 2713 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:46 P.M. H.R. 2713 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2713.
2:49:44 P.M. H.R. 2713 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:46 P.M. H.R. 2713 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:50:06 P.M. H.R. 4365 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the provision of emergency medical services.”
2:50:19 P.M. H.R. 4365 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:50:21 P.M. H.R. 4365 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365.
2:58:44 P.M. H.R. 4365 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:58:46 P.M. H.R. 4365 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:02 P.M. H.R. 985 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 985 — “To enable concrete masonry products manufacturers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for concrete masonry products.”
2:59:13 P.M. H.R. 985 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:59:14 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 985.
3:09:37 P.M. H.R. 985 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.
3:10:03 P.M. H.R. 4665 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4665 — “To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States, and for other purposes.”
3:10:13 P.M. H.R. 4665 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:10:19 P.M. H.R. 4665 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4665.
3:18:38 P.M. H.R. 4665 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18:39 P.M. H.R. 4665 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:19:00 P.M. H.R. 2566 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2566 — “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.”
3:19:13 P.M. H.R. 2566 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:19:16 P.M. H.R. 2566 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2566.
3:31:40 P.M. H.R. 2566 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:31:42 P.M. H.R. 2566 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:31:58 P.M. H.R. 2669 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2669 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
3:32:14 P.M. H.R. 2669 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:15 P.M. H.R. 2669 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2669.
3:44:55 P.M. H.R. 2669 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.
3:45:24 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:09 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
6:30:17 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:39 P.M. H.R. 985 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 985 — “To enable concrete masonry products manufacturers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for concrete masonry products.”
6:52:22 P.M. H.R. 985 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 38 (Roll no. 575).
6:52:23 P.M. H.R. 985 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:35 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Scott T. Nago, Chief Election Officer, State of Hawaii, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable Colleen Wakako Hanabusa was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of Hawaii.
6:54:19 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter from Ms. Mary Sue Helm, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable James Comer was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
6:55:17 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Jonathan Marks, Commissioner, Bureau Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Commonwealth of Pennslyvania, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable Dwight Evans was elected Representative to Congress for the Second Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6:56:30 P.M. OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect James Comer from the First Congressional District, State of Kentucky, Representative-Elect Dwight Evans from the Second Congressional District, State of Pennsylvania, and Representative-Elect Colleen Hanabusa from the First Congressional District, State of Hawaii, presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.
6:58:05 P.M. The Dean of the Hawaii delegation, Representative Gabbard, addressed the House and introduced Representative Colleen Hanabusa, First District, Hawaii.
7:01:50 P.M. The Dean of the Kentucky delegation, Representative Rogers, addressed the House and introduced Representative James Comer, First District, Kentucky.
7:06:55 P.M. The Dean of the Pennsylvania delegation, Representative Doyle, addressed the House and introduced Representative Dwight Evans, Second District, Pennsylvania.
7:12:19 P.M. ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF 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 gentlewoman from Hawaii, gentleman from Kentucky, and gentleman from Pennsylvania, the whole number of the House is 435.
7:12:33 P.M. H.R. 2669 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2669 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
7:21:31 P.M. H.R. 2669 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 – 5 (Roll no. 576).
7:21:32 P.M. H.R. 2669 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:21:35 P.M. H.R. 2669 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:21:53 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 921.
7:23:00 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 5, 2016, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply tomorrow.
7:23:17 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:25:03 P.M. Mr. Chabot moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:25:19 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:20 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 15, 2016.