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the Senate ** CONGRESS July 5 ** the House


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The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Friday, July 1, at 9:30am; Tuesday, July 5, at 9:00am.   When the Senate adjourns on Tuesday, July 5, it will next convene at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. …

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 05, 2016

Last Floor Action:
7:34:35 P.M. -H.R. 4855
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 350 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

12:00:04 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:13 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:33 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
1:06:08 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:10 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 5.
2:00:12 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:35 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:40 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:54 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:55:25 P.M. H. Res. 796 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 796 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:58:33 P.M. H. Res. 796 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 796.
4:04:32 P.M. H. Res. 796 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 796, 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 a time to be announced.
4:04:45 P.M. H. Res. 793 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 793 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.”
4:06:33 P.M. H. Res. 793 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 793.
4:51:51 P.M. H. Res. 793 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 793, 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 a time to be announced.
4:52:30 P.M. H. Res. 794 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 794 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
4:56:21 P.M. H. Res. 794 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 794.
5:37:29 P.M. H. Res. 794 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 796, 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 a time to be announced.
5:37:39 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 June 30, 2016 at 3:01 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 516.
5:38:52 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:38:59 P.M. H.R. 5210 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5210 — “To improve access to durable medical equipment for Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.”
5:39:23 P.M. H.R. 5210 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:39:25 P.M. H.R. 5210 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5210.
5:52:44 P.M. H.R. 5210 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:45 P.M. H.R. 5210 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:53:46 P.M. H.R. 4854 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4854 — “To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company.”
5:54:20 P.M. H.R. 4854 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:54:22 P.M. H.R. 4854 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4854.
6:06:44 P.M. H.R. 4854 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.
6:07:14 P.M. H.R. 4855 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4855 — “To amend provisions in the securities laws relating to regulation crowdfunding to raise the dollar amount limit and to clarify certain requirements and exclusions for funding portals established by such Act.”
6:07:16 P.M. H.R. 4855 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:07:17 P.M. H.R. 4855 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4855.
6:32:52 P.M. H.R. 4855 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.
6:33:11 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 803.
6:34:14 P.M. H. Res. 796 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 796 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
6:55:48 P.M. H. Res. 796 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 343).
7:03:19 P.M. H. Res. 796 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 344).
7:03:20 P.M. H. Res. 796 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:31 P.M. H. Res. 793 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 793 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.”
7:10:10 P.M. H. Res. 793 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 345).
7:15:48 P.M. H. Res. 793 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 346).
7:15:49 P.M. H. Res. 793 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:28 P.M. H. Res. 794 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 794 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
7:21:51 P.M. H. Res. 794 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 347).
7:28:00 P.M. H. Res. 794 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 348).
7:28:01 P.M. H. Res. 794 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:28:05 P.M. H.R. 4854 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4854 — “To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company.”
7:34:11 P.M. H.R. 4854 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 349).
7:34:11 P.M. H.R. 4854 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:18 P.M. H.R. 4855 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4855 — “To amend provisions in the securities laws relating to regulation crowdfunding to raise the dollar amount limit and to clarify certain requirements and exclusions for funding portals established by such Act.”
7:34:35 P.M. H.R. 4855 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 350 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

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the Senate ** CONGRESS June ** the House


hillary2016NowSchedule for Friday July 1, Tuesday July 5, and Wednesday July 6, 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, July 1, at 9:30am; Tuesday, July 5, at 9:00am.   When the Senate adjourns on Tuesday, July 5, it will next convene at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. …

Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Jun 29, ’16 9:02 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.2328, Puerto Rico legislation; invoked: 68-32. Menendez motion to table the Motion to Concur with Amendment #4865 re: S.2328; not agreed to: 44-54. Motion to waive Budget Point of Order re: S.2328; waived: 85-13. Motion to concur in…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Jun 28, ’16 7:55 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the Conference Report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA/Zika; not invoked: 52-48.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #318, H.R.3766 – Foreign Aid Transparency, with Rubio substitute amendment.   Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.3100, Sanctuary Cities (Toomey).   No Executive Business…

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Wrap Up for Monday, June 27, 2016

Jun 27, ’16 6:56 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #358, Robert F Rossiter, to be US District Judge for the district of Nebraska; confirmed; 90-0.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar # 518, S.1479 – to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980.   Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 01, 2016

Last Floor Action:
9:05:53 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 5, 2016.

9:00:12 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:44 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Patricia Lyons, Christ Church, Washington, DC.
9:02:11 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:20 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:54 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 28, 2016 at 9:08 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1479.
9:02:55 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 29, 2016 at 9:29 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3766 with amendments.
9:02:56 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 30, 2016 at 9:07 a.m.: That the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2328; passed S. 2829.
9:04:59 A.M. The House received a message from Sandra L. Strokoff wherein she resigns as Legislative Counsel effective at the close of business August 1, 2016.
9:05:42 A.M. Pursuant to section 521 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (2 U.S.C. 282), the Speaker appointed Ernest Ballou, Jr. Letislative Counsel to succeed Sandra L. Strokoff, resigned.
9:05:53 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 5, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 28, 2016

5:00:59 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
5:04:17 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
5:04:32 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
5:05:40 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797, the Journal stands approved.
5:05:43 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5:05:55 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 June 24, 2016 at 10:28 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 795, agreed to S. Con. Res. 39, and passed H.R. 3114, without amendment.
5:06:26 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 1, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 24, 2016

9:00:25 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:55 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Pompeo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:21 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:26 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:33 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:05 A.M. The House received a communication from Representative Fattah wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective immediately.
9:04:59 A.M. ADJUSTED NUMBER OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. Fattah, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434.
9:05:37 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2016.

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the Senate ** CONGRESS 6/17 – 6/23 ** the House


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Wrap Up for Thursday, June 23, 2016

Roll Call Votes McConnell motion to table Collins SA #4858; not tabled: 46-52. McConnell motion to table Johnson SA #4859; tabled: 67-31.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #472, H.R.3114 – an act to provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans.   Passed Calendar #506, S.795 with committee-reported substitute amendment – to…

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf/NSA letters); not invoked: 58-38.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.509, congratulating the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning the 2016 National Basketball Association Finals.   Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5447, Small Business Health Care Relief.  …

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Jun 21, ’16 6:49 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.507, designating July 8, 2016 as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.   Passed by voice vote S.2736, Patient Access to…

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Wrap Up for Monday, June 20, 2016

Roll Call Votes Grassley amendment #4751 (background checks); not invoked: 53-47. Murphy amendment #4750 (background checks); not invoked: 44-56. Cornyn amendment #4749 (terror loophole); not invoked: 53-47. Feinstein amendment #4720 (terror loophole); not invoked: 47-53. McConnell motion to table McConnell motion to commit with Murphy amendment #4750; tabled: 56-42.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.502, American…

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Schedule for Friday, June 17, and Monday, June 20

The Senate stands adjourned until Friday, June 17 at 11:00am for a pro forma session only with no business conducted.   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, June 20, 2016.   On Monday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science,…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 20, 2016

2:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:09 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:46 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC.
2:02:04 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:14 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:31 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 June 16, 2016 at 3:52 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2815, S. 2577, and S. 2348.
2:03:09 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 June 16, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.: That the Senate disagreed to House amendments; agreed to a conference and appointed conferees to S. 524; and that the Senate passed H.R. 3209.
2:03:52 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 17, 2016 at 10:37 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2808.
2:04:33 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 21, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 21, 2016

12:00:10 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:16 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:42 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:10 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:02 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21.
2:00:13 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:35 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:39 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Torres to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:30 P.M. Mr. Calvert filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5538.
2:10:21 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:10:36 P.M. H.R. 5525 Mr. Scott, Austin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5525 — “To prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service through the Lifeline program.”
2:11:03 P.M. H.R. 5525 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:04 P.M. H.R. 5525 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5525.
2:38:59 P.M. H.R. 5525 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.
2:39:25 P.M. H.R. 4369 Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4369 — “To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected.”
2:40:07 P.M. H.R. 4369 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:40:08 P.M. H.R. 4369 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4369.
2:54:05 P.M. H.R. 4369 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:09 P.M. H.R. 4369 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:55:02 P.M. H.R. 5388 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5388 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for innovative research and development, and for other purposes.”
2:55:14 P.M. H.R. 5388 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:55:16 P.M. H.R. 5388 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5388.
3:05:52 P.M. H.R. 5388 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.
3:06:09 P.M. H.R. 5389 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5389 — “To encourage engagement between the Department of Homeland Security and technology innovators, and for other purposes.”
3:06:55 P.M. H.R. 5389 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:06:57 P.M. H.R. 5389 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5389.
3:15:30 P.M. H.R. 5389 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.
3:16:54 P.M. H.R. 4639 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4639 — “To reauthorize the Office of Special Counsel, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide modifications to authorities relating to the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes.”
3:17:00 P.M. H.R. 4639 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:01 P.M. H.R. 4639 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4639.
3:24:07 P.M. H.R. 4639 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:09 P.M. H.R. 4639 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:43 P.M. H.R. 5028 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5028 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10721 E Jefferson Ave in Detroit, Michigan, as the “Mary Eleanora McCoy Post Office Building”.”
3:24:55 P.M. H.R. 5028 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:24:57 P.M. H.R. 5028 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5028.
3:30:28 P.M. H.R. 5028 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:31 P.M. H.R. 5028 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:30:41 P.M. H.R. 5028 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:31:09 P.M. H.R. 4010 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4010 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 522 North Central Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the “Ed Pastor Post Office”.”
3:31:18 P.M. H.R. 4010 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:21 P.M. H.R. 4010 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4010.
3:37:55 P.M. H.R. 4010 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:37:57 P.M. H.R. 4010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:38:23 P.M. H.R. 4372 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4372 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York, as the Barry G. Miller Post Office.”
3:38:35 P.M. H.R. 4372 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:37 P.M. H.R. 4372 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4372.
3:42:54 P.M. H.R. 4372 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:56 P.M. H.R. 4372 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:43:27 P.M. H.R. 4777 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4777 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1301 Alabama Avenue in Selma, Alabama as the “Amelia Boynton Robinson Post Office Building”.”
3:43:37 P.M. H.R. 4777 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:39 P.M. H.R. 4777 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4777.
3:58:15 P.M. H.R. 4777 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:58:17 P.M. H.R. 4777 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:59:06 P.M. H.R. 4925 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4925 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 West Main Cross Street, in Findlay, Ohio, as the “Michael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Office Building”.”
3:59:09 P.M. H.R. 4925 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:59:12 P.M. H.R. 4925 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4925.
4:08:38 P.M. H.R. 4925 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:40 P.M. H.R. 4925 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:50 P.M. H.R. 4960 Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4960 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 525 N Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the “Kenneth M. Christy Post Office Building”.”
4:09:55 P.M. H.R. 4960 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:58 P.M. H.R. 4960 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4960.
4:16:39 P.M. H.R. 4960 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:41 P.M. H.R. 4960 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:00 P.M. H.R. 4902 Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4902 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations.”
4:17:48 P.M. H.R. 4902 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:51 P.M. H.R. 4902 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4902.
4:23:23 P.M. H.R. 4902 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:25 P.M. H.R. 4902 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:02 P.M. S. 2133 Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2133 — “To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures to assess and mitigate fraud risks, and to improve Federal agencies’ development and use of data analytics for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and responding to fraud, including improper payments.”
4:24:09 P.M. S. 2133 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:14 P.M. S. 2133 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2133.
4:32:33 P.M. S. 2133 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:35 P.M. S. 2133 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:15 P.M. H.R. 2607 Mr. Hurd (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2607 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7802 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, New York, as the “Jeanne and Jules Manford Post Office Building”.”
4:33:33 P.M. H.R. 2607 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:38 P.M. H.R. 2607 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2607.
4:49:08 P.M. H.R. 2607 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:10 P.M. H.R. 2607 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:02 P.M. H.R. 2395 Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2395 — “To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to strengthen the independence of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes.”
4:50:13 P.M. H.R. 2395 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:19 P.M. H.R. 2395 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2395.
4:58:37 P.M. H.R. 2395 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:38 P.M. H.R. 2395 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:59:27 P.M. S. 2487 Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
4:59:27 P.M. S. 2487 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2487 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify mental health care and suicide prevention programs and metrics that are effective in treating women veterans as part of the evaluation of such programs by the Secretary, and for other purposes.”
4:59:49 P.M. S. 2487 On passage Passed without objection.
4:59:51 P.M. S. 2487 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:39 P.M. H.R. 4590 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4590 — “To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility projects for which appropriations are being made for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.”
5:00:54 P.M. H.R. 4590 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:57 P.M. H.R. 4590 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4590.
5:12:12 P.M. H.R. 4590 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:15 P.M. H.R. 4590 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:04 P.M. H.R. 5317 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5317 — “To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the “Abie Abraham VA Clinic”.”
5:13:10 P.M. H.R. 5317 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:15 P.M. H.R. 5317 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5317.
5:25:58 P.M. H.R. 5317 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:59 P.M. H.R. 5317 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:17 P.M. H.R. 3936 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3936 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary carries out Veteran Engagement Team events where veterans can complete claims for disability compensation and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.”
5:26:42 P.M. H.R. 3936 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:44 P.M. H.R. 3936 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3936.
5:35:08 P.M. H.R. 3936 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:35:10 P.M. H.R. 3936 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:09 P.M. H.R. 5170 Mr. Young (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5170 — “To encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our Nation’s social programs, and for other purposes.”
5:36:30 P.M. H.R. 5170 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:36:33 P.M. H.R. 5170 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5170.
6:10:32 P.M. H.R. 5170 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:10:33 P.M. H.R. 5170 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:11:04 P.M. H.R. 5447 Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5447 — “To provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements for qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements.”
6:11:21 P.M. H.R. 5447 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:11:24 P.M. H.R. 5447 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5447.
6:24:38 P.M. H.R. 5447 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:24:40 P.M. H.R. 5447 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:15 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-143).
6:28:51 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to North Korea – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-144).
6:30:40 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.
6:30:48 P.M. H.R. 5525 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5525 — “To prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service through the Lifeline program.”
6:52:11 P.M. H.R. 5525 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 207 – 143 (Roll no. 334).
6:53:47 P.M. H.R. 5388 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5388 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for innovative research and development, and for other purposes.”
7:01:16 P.M. H.R. 5388 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 – 4 (Roll no. 335).
7:01:17 P.M. H.R. 5388 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:37 P.M. H.R. 5389 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5389 — “To encourage engagement between the Department of Homeland Security and technology innovators, and for other purposes.”
7:08:50 P.M. H.R. 5389 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 – 8 (Roll no. 336).
7:08:51 P.M. H.R. 5389 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:11:06 P.M. H.R. 5452 Mr. Smith (NE) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5452 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts.”
7:11:32 P.M. H.R. 5452 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:11:34 P.M. H.R. 5452 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5452.
7:18:29 P.M. H.R. 5452 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:30 P.M. H.R. 5452 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:00 P.M. H.R. 5456 Mr. Buchanan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5456 — “To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home, to ensure that children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, and for other purposes.”
7:19:09 P.M. H.R. 5456 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:19:11 P.M. H.R. 5456 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5456.
7:47:29 P.M. H.R. 5456 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:47:31 P.M. H.R. 5456 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:47:32 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1777 amended, and S. 2736.
7:48:24 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:53:22 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:22:00 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 793 and H. Res. 794.
9:23:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
9:30:20 P.M. Ms. Kuster moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:30:21 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:22 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 22, 2016.

10:00:06 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 22, 2016
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:25:01 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 June 22.
12:01:46 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:38 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:42 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:17 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule I, the Chair, being charged with preserving order and decorum in the proceedings of the House, found that the House was currently not in a state of order due to the presence of Members in the well who were not under recognition. Subsequently, the Chair asked Members to please leave the well so that the House may proceed with business.
12:03:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:04:15 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 22.
10:04:16 P.M. H.R. 2577 Conference report H. Rept. 114-640 filed.
10:04:16 P.M. DECORUM IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER – The Chair appreciates that Members will differ on matters of policy and will seek to express those differences. But the Chair would hope that the business of the House could be conducted in a fashion that reflects positively on the dignity and decorum of this institution to which we all belong and serve.
10:09:33 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto.
10:10:11 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 Pursuant to the order of the House of June 8, 2016, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on House Joint Resolution 88.
10:10:12 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.J. Res. 88, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
10:23:03 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 The previous question on the motion to refer the bill and Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 175, 2 Present (Roll no. 337).
10:31:20 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 – 180 (Roll no. 338).
10:31:21 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
10:31:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:58:19 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 22.
12:58:52 A.M. Mr. Sessions filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 796 and H. Res. 797.
1:00:41 A.M. Mr. Sessions moved that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
1:18:07 A.M. On Motion to Fix Next Convening Time Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 166 (Roll no. 339).
1:18:11 A.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:34:21 A.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 173 (Roll no. 340).
1:34:23 A.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 a.m. on June 23, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 23, 2016

2:30:47 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:30:50 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:32:35 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:32:39 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:33:11 A.M. H. Res. 797 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 797 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:36:11 A.M. H. Res. 797 The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:53:50 A.M. H. Res. 797 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 176 (Roll no. 341).
2:53:53 A.M. H. Res. 797 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:56:28 A.M. H.R. 2577 Mr. Rogers (KY) brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-640 for consideration pursuant to H. Res. 797.
2:56:32 A.M. H.R. 2577 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 797, the conference report is considered as read and the previous question is ordered.
3:11:40 A.M. H.R. 2577 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 171 (Roll no. 342).
3:11:41 A.M. H.R. 2577 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:12 A.M. DECORUM IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER – As the Chair has announced previously in the 114th Congress, the Speaker’s policy announced on January 6, 2009, with respect to use of the Chamber will continue in the current Congress. The Chair would call particular attention to the aspect of this policy regarding use of certain devices. Because outside “coverage” of the chamber is limited to floor proceedings and is allowed only by accredited journalists, when the chamber is on static display no audio and video recording or transmitting devices are allowed. The long custom of disallowing even still photography in the chamber is based at least in part on the notion that an image having this setting as its backdrop might be taken to carry the imprimatur of the House.
3:13:49 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 24, 2016.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, June 27, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Executive Calendar #358, Robert F Rossiter, to be US District Judge for the district of Nebraska. There be 30 minutes for debate only on the nomination equally divided in the usual form; upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate.

As a reminder, today Senator McConnell turned to the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon/VA/Zika, and filed cloture on the conference report. That vote is expected on Tuesday.

Monday, June 27 at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #358, Robert F Rossiter, to be US District Judge for the district of Nebraska

Amendments pending to H.R.2578, CJS Approps

Shelby amendment #4685 (substitute)

McCain amendment #4787 (lone wolf and national security letters)

McConnell motion to recommit to Judiciary Committee with instructions (Collins SA #4858)

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 24, 2016

Last Floor Action:
9:05:37 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2016.

9:00:25 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:55 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Pompeo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:21 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:26 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:33 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:05 A.M. The House received a communication from Representative Fattah wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective immediately.
9:04:59 A.M. ADJUSTED NUMBER OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. Fattah, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434.
9:05:37 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 797. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2016.
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the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, June 20, 2016

Wrap Up for Thursday, June 16, 2016

Jun 16, ’16 6:14 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on compound motion to go to conference on S.524, CARA; 95-1. Shaheen motion to instruct the conferees re:S.524; agreed to: 66-29. Whitehouse motion to instruct the conferees re:S.524; agreed to: 70-24.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.495 – recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of…

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Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

June  16, 2016

Wrap Up Part 1

Jun 16, ’16 12:01 PM

Adopted S.Res.495 – recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the organization being granted a Federal charter and for the long history of heritage and service of the Boy Scouts of America.   Adopted S.Res.496 – condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims…

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Senate adopts MTP to H.R.2578, CJS Approps, by voice vote; amendments pending

Wednesday, June 15,2016

The DEMOCRATS in CONGRESS

hold 15 hour plus filibuster … Against Guns 

Tell  your member that #GUNREFORM does NOT take your gun for hunting or safety … NO civilian needs an assault weapon!

Wrap Up for Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Jun 16, ’16 2:12 AM

No Roll Call Votes   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Jun 14, ’16 6:07 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of S.2943 as amended, NDAA; passed: 85-13. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations; invoked: 94-3.   Legislative Business Agreed to the following amendments by voice vote McCain amendment #4607 (IT) Nelson amendment #4670 (rocket engines)   Adopted S.Res.493, relative to the death…

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Wrap Up for Monday, June 13, 2016

Jun 13, ’166:08 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Concurred in the House amendment to S.2276, SAFE PIPES Act.   Executive Business Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #487, Jennifer O’Connor, of Maryland, to be General Counsel at the Department of Defense.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 16, 2016

9:00:41 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:45 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:45 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:47 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:07 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:14:53 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Purusant 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 June 16, 2016 at 8:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2943 and S. Res. 493.
9:15:19 A.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:16:00 A.M. H.R. 5471 Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5471 — “To combat terrorist recruitment in the United States, and for other purposes.”
9:16:02 A.M. H.R. 5471 Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:04 A.M. H.R. 5471 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5471.
10:15:07 A.M. H.R. 5471 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
10:15:53 A.M. H.R. 5293 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5293 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
10:16:47 A.M. H.R. 5293 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:17:53 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Yoho, numbered 41 printed in House Report 114-623 to block funds from being used to engage in hostilities in Libya in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.
10:17:55 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yoho amendment No. 41.
10:27:34 A.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Yoho amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:27:58 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Ms. Gabbard, numbered 42 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds appropriated under this act from being used to fund assistance authorized by Section 1209 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
10:28:51 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 42.
10:37:20 A.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Gabbard demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:37:48 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, numbered 44 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds being obligated for combat operations in Iraq or Syria unless an AUMF is enacted.
10:38:17 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 44.
10:49:14 A.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:49:47 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee, numbered 45 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit the use of funds for the 2001 AUMF beginning on April 30, 2017.
10:50:18 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment No. 45.
11:00:52 A.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:01:08 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 46 printed in House Report 114-623 to reduce the total amount appropriated by 1% excluding military personnel and the Defense Health Program account.
11:01:29 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 46.
11:09:43 A.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 46, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:10:16 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Ms. McSally, No. 48 printed in House Report 114-623 to limit the Defense Department from using money to have musical military units perform in an official capacity for certain entertainment purposes in 10 U.S.C. 974, including dinners, dances, and social events.
11:10:18 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McSally amendment No. 48.
11:16:25 A.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the McSally amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:17:10 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, No. 74 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funding from being used to enter into contracts for the procurement of energy or fuel for military installations if such energy or fuel originates from the Russian Federation.
11:17:13 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barletta amendment No. 74.
11:24:16 A.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Barletta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:43 A.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (NE), No. 75 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit DOD from excluding meat from their Food Service Program Manual.
11:24:52 A.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NE) amendment No. 75.
11:31:19 A.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Smith (NE) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:31:27 A.M. H.R. 5293 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:59:51 A.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Shuster amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 205 – 216 (Roll no. 306).
12:03:04 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 248 (Roll no. 307).
12:06:52 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 243 (Roll no. 308).
12:09:51 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 261 (Roll no. 309).
12:13:44 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the O’Rourke amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 263 (Roll no. 310).
12:18:28 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 – 153 (Roll no. 311).
12:21:41 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 230 (Roll no. 312).
12:25:42 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Sanford amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 155 – 265 (Roll no. 313).
12:28:37 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 – 205 (Roll no. 314).
12:32:09 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 198 (Roll no. 315).
12:35:21 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 200 (Roll no. 316).
12:38:11 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 210 – 211 (Roll no. 317).
12:41:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 207 – 214 (Roll no. 318).
12:44:25 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 175 (Roll no. 319).
12:47:21 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 48 – 372 (Roll no. 320).
12:50:19 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 222 (Roll no. 321).
12:53:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 197 (Roll no. 322).
12:56:22 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 112 – 306 (Roll no. 323).
1:00:34 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the DeSantis amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 194 (Roll no. 324).
1:02:54 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 84 – 336 (Roll no. 325).
1:05:52 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 201 (Roll no. 326).
1:09:08 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 204 – 216 (Roll no. 327).
1:12:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Gabbard amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 135 – 283 (Roll no. 328).
1:15:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 135 – 285 (Roll no. 329).
1:17:59 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 274 (Roll no. 330).
1:21:17 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 69 – 351 (Roll no. 331).
1:21:26 P.M. H.R. 5293 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5293.
1:21:48 P.M. H.R. 5293 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:22:02 P.M. H.R. 5293 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:28:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 282 – 138 (Roll no. 332).
1:28:07 P.M. H.R. 5293 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:28:11 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:28:16 P.M. H.R. 5471 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5471 — “To combat terrorist recruitment in the United States, and for other purposes.”
1:39:22 P.M. H.R. 5471 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 15 (Roll no. 333).
1:39:24 P.M. H.R. 5471 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:40:00 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENT-OUTLINING ADMENDMENT PROCESS – Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that the deadline to submit amendments for H.R. 4768 has been set at 10am, Monday, June 20, 2016 and the dealine to submit amendments for H.R. 5485 has been set for noon on the same day.
1:40:01 P.M. COLLOQUY ON THE HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
2:06:17 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 16, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016, and that the order of the House of January 5, 2016, regarding morning-hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
2:07:12 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:18:53 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:35:52 P.M. Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:36:01 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:36:02 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 20, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 15, 2016

10:00:33 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:00:01 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 June 15.
12:00:25 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Father Mina D. Essak, St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Troy, Michigan.
12:02:03 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:06 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kelly of MS to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:33:37 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Byrne asked unanimous consent that the proceedings during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the proceedings have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
12:34:05 P.M. H. Res. 783 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 783 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
12:37:32 P.M. H. Res. 783 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 783.
1:13:10 P.M. H. Res. 783 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 783, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:13:35 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:00:57 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
2:01:01 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 783, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:01:10 P.M. H. Res. 783 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 783 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
2:21:31 P.M. H. Res. 783 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 183 (Roll no. 304).
2:32:02 P.M. H. Res. 783 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 185 (Roll no. 305).
2:32:03 P.M. H. Res. 783 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:41 P.M. H.R. 5293 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5293 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
2:34:02 P.M. H.R. 5293 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:37:22 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-623 to increase funding for Military Personnel, Navy by $2 million and to reduce the amount made available for the same account, by $2 million.
2:37:25 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.
2:41:56 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:42:12 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Shuster, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-623 to Restores 170 million to Army Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for the purpose of preventing a cut to depots and the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), offset with funds from Operations & Maintenance Defense-Wide and non-critical environmental restoration accounts.
2:42:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment No. 2.
2:48:55 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shuster amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:49:29 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Ms. Lujan Grisham (NM), numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-623 to increase funding for Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation by $7 million to support the development of beam directors and adaptive optics, including deformable mirrors and high efficiency and high temperature diodes, that provide enabling technology for the development of high energy laser weapon systems. Decreases funding in the Operations and Maintenance for the Army by $1 million, decreases funding in the Operations and Maintenance for the Navy by $3 million, and decreases funding in the Operations and Maintenance for the Air Force by $3 million.
2:49:31 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Grisham amendment No. 3.
2:53:00 P.M. H.R. 5293 By unanimous consent, the Lujan Grisham (NM) amendment was withdrawn.
2:53:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Hartzler, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-623 to increase funding for Army Ammunition Procurement by $20,000,000.
2:53:07 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hartzler amendment No. 4.
2:55:56 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:25 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-623 reduce and then increase, the amount in the Operations and Maintenance Defense-Wide fund by $7,000,000 to offer health screenings in communities near formerly used defense sites with contaminated groundwater.
2:56:27 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 5.
3:04:52 P.M. H.R. 5293 By unanimous consent, the Meehan amendment was withdrawn.
3:05:09 P.M. H.R. 5293 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, consisting of amendments numbered 7, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, and 73 printed in House Report 114-623.
3:05:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Frelinghuysen en bloc amendments #1.
3:13:38 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:08 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-623 to increase funding for Defense Production Act purchases by $25 million for Strategic Radiation Hardened Microelectronics Trusted Foundry Sustainment.
3:14:10 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen amendment No. 6.
3:17:48 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18:15 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Zinke, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-523 to appropriate $80 million for the UH 1N Replacement Program, offset with $50 million from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and $30 million from the Washington Headquarters’ Services accounts.
3:18:17 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zinke amendment No. 8.
3:20:35 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Zinke amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:20:58 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-623 to reprogram already appropriated funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the Department of Defense.
3:21:00 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 9.
3:28:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:29:15 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibson, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-623 to reduce the Aerostat Joint Project Office funding by $1 million and increases the Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology funding for extended range cannon artillery by $1 million.
3:29:17 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibson amendment No. 10.
3:35:20 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:35:40 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-623 to appropriate $29.8 million to Navy programs for the development and demonstration of advanced technologies, including high energy lasers and the Electromagnetic Railgun for naval weapon systems.
3:35:44 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 11.
3:44:09 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:35 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (AL), numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-623 to add additional funding for directed energy and other research and development at the Missile Defense Agency.
3:44:36 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 12.
3:53:38 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:54:11 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-623 to decrease funding for the Long Range Standoff Weapon by $75,802,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
3:54:13 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 13.
4:03:45 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:04:29 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 14 printed in House Report 114-623 to strike Sec. 8055, which prohibits the Department from modifying the command and control relationships between U.S. Fleet Forces Command and the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
4:04:32 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment No. 14.
4:10:57 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:29 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. O’Rourke, numbered 16 printed in House Report 114-623 to strike Section 8121, which prevents the use of funds for proposing, planning, or executing a new Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
4:11:31 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Rourke amendment No. 16.
4:18:54 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Rourke amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Rourke demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:19:19 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 17 printed in House Report 114-623 to strike a provision of the bill requiring the Air Force to utilize specific energy sourced domestically within the United States as the base load energy for heating at U.S. defense installations in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
4:19:23 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 17.
4:31:37 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:32:03 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 18 printed in House Report 114-623 to strike the prohibition of funds to enforce section 526 that restricts Federal Agencies from entering into contracts to buy alternative fuels that are more polluting than conventional fuels.
4:32:06 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 18.
4:36:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA)amendment No. 18 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Subsequently, the demand for a recorded vote was withdrawn.
4:36:50 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:37:48 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), numbered 19 printed in House Report 114-623 to cut funding to Pakistan from $900 million to $700 million.
4:37:50 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 19.
4:48:37 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:49:03 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Duncan (TN), numbered 20 printed in House Report 114-623 to reduce the funding level for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund of $3,448,715,000 by $448,715,000 to $3,000,000,000 and transfers that money for deficit reduction.
4:49:12 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duncan (TN) amendment No. 20.
4:52:57 P.M. H.R. 5293 By unanimous consent, the Duncan (TN) amendment was withdrawn.
4:53:15 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Sanford, numbered 21 printed in House Report 114-623 to ensure that the Department of Defense retains its statutory authority to provide new military recruits a small cash voucher that they can use to purchase running shoes for training.
4:53:25 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 21.
5:08:10 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 21, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sanford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:08:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 22 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds to implement Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 4715.21 on Climate Change Adaption and Resilience, requiring the Pentagon to prioritize climate change over national security.
5:08:45 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 22.
5:13:24 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:13:46 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 23 printed in House Report 114-623 to prevent DOD from partnering with private organizations to create or expand national heritage asset areas in southeast Colorado.
5:13:50 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 23.
5:16:50 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:08 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 24 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds to be used to modify a military installation in the United States, including construction or modification of a facility on a military installation, to provide temporary housing for unaccompanied alien children.
5:17:15 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 24.
5:25:10 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:25:36 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 25 printed in House Report 114-623 to ensure no funds are used by the Department of Defense to carry out or in response to the memorandum of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities titled Memorandum for Secretaries of the Military Departments Director, Joint Staff and dated November 25, 2015.
5:25:38 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 25.
5:31:51 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:32:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 26 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds from being used by this Act to enlist DACA aliens in the military, who are currently only considered eligible through the MAVNI program as a result of a September 2014 memo from the administration.
5:32:23 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 26.
5:39:41 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 26, the Chair pu t the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:40:04 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 27 printed in House Report 114-623 to ensure no funds are used by the Department of Defense to enlist DACA youth in the United States military.
5:40:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 27.
5:46:11 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:46:44 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, numbered 28 printed in House Report 114-623 to state no funds in this act may be used to transfer a detainee at Guantanamo Bay to any other location.
5:46:48 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 28.
5:54:18 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:54:47 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 29 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit the use of funds to survey, assess, or review potential detention locations in the United States to detain any individual presently detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
5:54:49 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 29.
6:05:12 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:06:03 P.M. H.R. 5293 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5293 as unfinished business.
6:06:25 P.M. Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5485.
6:07:21 P.M. H.R. 5293 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5293 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
6:07:31 P.M. H.R. 5293 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:08:04 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, An amendent No. 30 printed in House Report 114-623 to block funding for DOD drug interdiction and counter-drug activities in Afghanistan.
6:08:07 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 30.
6:16:02 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:16:40 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, No. 31 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit warrantless searches of government databases for the communications of U.S. persons and prohibits government agencies from mandating data security vulnerabilities in products or services for surveillance purposes.
6:16:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 31.
6:29:44 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:30:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, No. 32 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit the Department of Defense from obligating or expending funds on certain green energy mandates found in various provisions of US Code and two Executive Orders.
6:30:17 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock (CA) amendment No. 32.
6:38:33 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:39:00 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, No. 33 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit Overseas Contingency Operation funds found in Title IX from being used for anything other than a Contingency Operation as defined by United States Code.
6:39:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 33.
6:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:51:43 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSantis, No. 34 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds for any salaries or expenses for the offices of the Special Envoy for Guantanamo Detention Closure or the Principal Director, Detainee Policy.
6:51:46 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSantis amendment No. 34.
7:02:27 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeSantis amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:03:00 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Reichert, No. 35 printed in House Report 114-623 to ensure no funds shall be used to implement President Obama’s Executive Order 13688 limiting the donation of surplus federal equipment to state and local law enforcement as part of the DOD’s Excess Property Program (1033 program).
7:03:03 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment No. 35.
7:11:30 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:02 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, No. 36 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to provide assistance to Pakistan.
7:12:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 36.
7:19:37 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:20:04 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, No. 37 printed in House Report 114-623 to prohibit funds from being used by the Secretary of Defense to obligate or expend funds on Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund projects.
7:20:08 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment No. 37.
7:28:22 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment No. 37, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:29:54 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cartwright, No. 39 printed in House Report 114-623 to require that no funds be used to plan for, begin, continue, complete, process, or approve a public-private competition under the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76.
7:29:57 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 39.
7:34:55 P.M. H.R. 5293 On agreeing to the Cartwright amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:35:34 P.M. H.R. 5293 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, No. 40 printed in House Report 114-623 to block funds from being used to transfer or authorize the transfer of cluster munitions to Saudi Arabia.
7:35:37 P.M. H.R. 5293 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 783, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 40.
7:43:09 P.M. H.R. 5293 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:43:44 P.M. H.R. 5293 Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
7:44:05 P.M. H.R. 5293 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:14 P.M. H.R. 5293 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5293 as unfinished business.
7:45:25 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:47:40 P.M. Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 16. Agreed to without objection.
7:47:41 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:16:36 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:16:49 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:16:50 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 16, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 14, 2016

10:00:22 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:22:15 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:11 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 14.
12:00:33 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Al Riddley, The Springs of Bonita Church, Bonita Springs, Florida
12:01:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Langevin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:10 P.M. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Mrs. Bustos for the purpose of introducing today’s Guest Chaplain.
12:02:49 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:28:38 P.M. H. Res. 781 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 781 — “Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:29:03 P.M. H. Res. 781 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:29:07 P.M. H. Res. 781 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:08 P.M. H. Res. 778 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 778 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
12:32:28 P.M. H. Res. 778 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
1:37:47 P.M. H. Res. 778 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 171 (Roll no. 299).
1:45:18 P.M. H. Res. 778 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 179 (Roll no. 300).
1:45:19 P.M. H. Res. 778 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:29 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5049, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:45:41 P.M. H.R. 5049 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5049 — “To provide for improved management and oversight of major multi-user research facilities funded by the National Science Foundation, to ensure transparency and accountability of construction and management costs, and for other purposes.”
1:51:58 P.M. H.R. 5049 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 9 (Roll no. 301).
1:51:59 P.M. H.R. 5049 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:00 P.M. H.R. 5053 UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent that the question on adoption of the motion to recommit on H.R. 5053 be subject to postponement as though under Clause 8 of Rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
1:53:04 P.M. H.R. 5053 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.R. 5053 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns.”
1:53:09 P.M. H.R. 5053 The resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on both bills.
1:54:55 P.M. H.R. 5053 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5053.
2:51:38 P.M. H.R. 5053 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:51:48 P.M. H.R. 5053 Mr. Sarbanes moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
2:52:03 P.M. H.R. 5053 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sarbanes motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to insert a section prohibiting against the IRS requiring 501(c) organizations contributor identity when a 501(c) organization directly or indirectly participates in any political campaign.
2:59:20 P.M. H.R. 5053 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:59:34 P.M. H.R. 5053 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sarbanes motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sarbanes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.
3:00:09 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:01:31 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 14.
4:02:07 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption on the Sarbanes motion to recommit with instructions on H.R. 5053 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:02:22 P.M. H.R. 5053 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5053 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns.”
4:23:32 P.M. H.R. 5053 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 238 (Roll no. 302).
4:31:04 P.M. H.R. 5053 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 182 (Roll no. 303).
4:31:06 P.M. H.R. 5053 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:15 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Purusant 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 June 14, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.: that the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 2276.
4:32:20 P.M. H.R. 5293 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.R. 5293 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
4:32:25 P.M. H.R. 5293 The resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on each bill.
4:32:53 P.M. H.R. 5293 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 778 and Rule XVIII.
4:32:53 P.M. H.R. 5293 The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:33:58 P.M. H.R. 5293 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5293.
5:27:06 P.M. H.R. 5293 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5293 as unfinished business.
5:28:07 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the text of a proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-142).
5:31:25 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:34:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:54:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:14:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 14.
9:14:32 P.M. Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 783.
9:15:03 P.M. Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:15:09 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:12 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 15, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 13, 2016

12:00:09 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:51 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:18 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
1:59:43 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 13.
2:00:16 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:25 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:46 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:30 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 10, 2016 at 2:44 p.m.: that the Senate passed H.R. 2137, H.R. 2212, H.R. 812 and H.R. 1762.
2:07:31 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on June 10, 2016, at 3:23 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a copy of a notice filed earlier with the Federal Register continuing the emergency with respect to Belarus and first declared in Executive Order 13405, of June 16, 2006.
2:07:33 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the emergency with respect to Belarus – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-141).
2:09:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
4:30:45 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 13.
4:30:52 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:31:03 P.M. H.R. 5312 Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5312 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
4:31:22 P.M. H.R. 5312 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:24 P.M. H.R. 5312 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5312.
4:51:15 P.M. H.R. 5312 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.
4:52:39 P.M. S. 337 Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 337 — “To improve the Freedom of Information Act.”
4:52:56 P.M. S. 337 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:58 P.M. S. 337 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 337.
5:18:48 P.M. S. 337 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:49 P.M. S. 337 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:17 P.M. H.R. 3636 Mrs. Walters, Mimi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3636 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow labor organizations and management organizations to receive the results of visa petitions about which such organizations have submitted advisory opinions, and for other purposes.”
5:19:36 P.M. H.R. 3636 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:40 P.M. H.R. 3636 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3636.
5:33:13 P.M. H.R. 3636 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:16 P.M. H.R. 3636 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:33:20 P.M. H.R. 3636 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:34:00 P.M. H.R. 3694 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3694 — “To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes.”
5:34:20 P.M. H.R. 3694 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:34:22 P.M. H.R. 3694 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3694.
5:50:12 P.M. H.R. 3694 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:50:14 P.M. H.R. 3694 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:29 P.M. H.R. 4939 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4939 — “To increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean, and for other purposes.”
5:50:42 P.M. H.R. 4939 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:50:44 P.M. H.R. 4939 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4939.
6:14:29 P.M. H.R. 4939 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.
6:15:00 P.M. H. Res. 343 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 343 — “Expressing concern regarding persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience in the People’s Republic of China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.”
6:15:04 P.M. H. Res. 343 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:15:07 P.M. H. Res. 343 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 343.
6:30:55 P.M. H. Res. 343 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:31:12 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:28 P.M. H.R. 4939 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4939 — “To increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean, and for other purposes.”
6:54:26 P.M. H.R. 4939 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 6 (Roll no. 297).
6:54:28 P.M. H.R. 4939 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:00 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the terrorist attack in Orlando, FL.
6:56:58 P.M. H.R. 5312 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5312 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
7:02:42 P.M. H.R. 5312 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 – 7 (Roll no. 298).
7:02:43 P.M. H.R. 5312 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:16 P.M. Mr. Stivers filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 778.
7:03:59 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:04:14 P.M. H.R. 5049 Mr. Loudermilk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5049 — “To provide for improved management and oversight of major multi-user research facilities funded by the National Science Foundation, to ensure transparency and accountability of construction and management costs, and for other purposes.”
7:04:29 P.M. H.R. 5049 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:31 P.M. H.R. 5049 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5049.
7:23:01 P.M. H.R. 5049 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.
7:23:55 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:45:36 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:16:15 P.M. Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:16:32 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:16:34 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2016.

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