The Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, June 13, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act. There will be no roll call votes on Monday.

By consent, all post-cloture time on S.2943 will expire at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 14. Senators should expect a series of roll call votes beginning Tuesday at 11:00am. Barring any further agreement, the Senate would dispose of any pending germane amendments, passage of the bill as amended, and cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations. If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, it will be considered to have been invoked at 10:00pm, Monday, June 13.

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Wrap up

Roll Call Votes June 10, 2016

1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2943, NDAA; invoked: 68-23.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.488, recognizing the historical significance and the 50^th anniversary of the “James H. Meredith March Against Fear,” a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi.

Passed H.R.2212 – to take certain Federal lands located in Lassen County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

Passed H.R.812 – Indian Trust Asset Reform Act.

Passed H.R.2137 – Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act.

Passed H.R.1762 – to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in The Dalles, Oregon, as the “Loren R. Kaufman VA Clinic”.

Adopted S.Res.489, honoring the life and achievements of Muhammad Ali.

Adopted S.Res.490, Expressing the sense of the Senate that ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Adopted S.Res.491, designating June 12,2016, as national day of racial amity and reconciliation.

Adopted S.Res.492, designating the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as “Hemp History Week”.

No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 10, 2016

9:00:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:05 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:38 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DelBene to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:03 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H. Con. Res. 89 — “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.”
9:16:08 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
9:16:47 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
10:17:47 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:18:07 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Black demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
10:18:34 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
10:18:39 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
10:19:26 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 112.
11:12:13 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:12:36 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 112, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Boustany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
11:14:25 A.M.	H.R. 5325	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
11:14:36 A.M.	H.R. 5325	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:51 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit any funds for delivering printed copies of the United States House of Representatives Telephone Directory to the office of any Member of the House of Representatives
11:15:09 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 8.
11:18:14 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:21 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit any funds for delivering printed copies of the President’s Budget to the office of any Member of the House of Representatives.
11:18:37 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 9.
11:22:06 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:22:16 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-611 to expand the list of parties with whom the federal government is prohibited from contracting due to serious misconduct on the part of the contractors.
11:22:33 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10.
11:24:19 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:30 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-611 to appropriate $2.5 million to re-institute the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), offset from funds from the Architect of the Capitol’s Capital Construction and Operations Account.
11:24:32 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 11.
11:33:43 A.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
11:34:09 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Russell, numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit use of funds under this Act to be used to deliver a printed copy of the Federal Register to a Member of the House of Representatives
11:34:30 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 12.
11:37:39 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Russell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:37:59 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-611 to reduce the Office of Congressional Ethics budget to FY16 levels and transfers remaining funds to the deficit reduction account.
11:38:44 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 13.
11:48:22 A.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 241 (Roll no. 289).
12:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 237 (Roll no. 290).
12:16:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 223 (Roll no. 291).
12:21:31 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 270 (Roll no. 292).
12:21:56 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5325.
12:22:09 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:23:25 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Mr. Castro (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to decrease the Capitol Construction and Operations account by $200,000 and increase the Library of Congress Salaries and Expenses by a similar amount.
12:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 237 (Roll no. 293).
12:45:06 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 175 (Roll no. 294).
12:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:45:08 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 89 and H. Con. Res. 112 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:45:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 89 — “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.”
12:51:46 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295).
12:51:47 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:51:59 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
12:58:39 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 253 – 144, 2 Present (Roll no. 296).
12:58:41 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:59:09 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:16:49 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, June 10, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:17:42 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:31:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 09, 2016

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:30:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 9.
12:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Kent Clark, Grace Gospel Fellowship, Pontiac, Michigan.
12:03:12 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:03:35 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches with by direction of the chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:30:07 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 9, 2016 at 9:09 a.m.: that the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577; Senate agreed to House request for Conference.
12:30:53 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 770 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
12:33:40 P.M.	H. Res. 770	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
1:13:14 P.M.	H. Res. 770	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:14:19 P.M.	H. Res. 770	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Res. 770, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until later in the legislative day.
1:15:15 P.M.	H. Res. 771	The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of calling up a resolution.
1:15:16 P.M.	H. Res. 771	POINT OF ORDER – Prior to consideration of the measure, Mr. Castro (TX) raised a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 771 and the Chair recognized Mr. Castro and Mr. Woodall for up to 10 minutes each on the point of order. After debate, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order in the following form: “Will the House now consider the resolution?”.
1:29:14 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On question of consideration of the resolution
1:50:47 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 170 (Roll no. 283).
1:51:33 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 771 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
1:52:09 P.M.	H. Res. 771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 771.
2:53:03 P.M.	H. Res. 771	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 771, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
2:53:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Res. 770, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:54:21 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 770 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
3:15:44 P.M.	H. Res. 770	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 178 (Roll no. 284).
3:15:46 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:26 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a Certificate of Election received from Ms. Patricia Wolfe, Elections Administrator, State of Ohio, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held June 7, 2016, the Honorable Warren Davidson was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Ohio.
3:17:28 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Warren Davidson, Eighth District, State of Ohio, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office, which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
3:27:43 P.M.		Under Clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Ohio, the whole number of the House is 435.
3:28:02 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 771, on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:28:11 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 771 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
3:33:50 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 285).
3:40:47 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 182 (Roll no. 286).
3:40:50 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:23 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. H.R. 5278 — “To establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
3:42:28 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5278 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature oa substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-57 and provides that it shall be considered read. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member desingated in the report, shall be considered as read, be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or Committee of the Whole. Section 2 provides that upon passage of H.R. 5278, the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 2328 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 5278, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended.
3:42:37 P.M.	H.R. 5278	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 770 and Rule XVIII.
3:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:43:10 P.M.	H.R. 5278	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5278.
5:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-610 to make technical and cross reference corrections in the bill.
5:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop(UT) amendment No. 1.
5:07:43 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:00 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-610 to give priority to protecting federal taxpayer assets in Puerto Rico, such as mass transportation assets.
5:08:21 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves(MO) amendment No. 2.
5:11:14 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:39 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jolly, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-610 to require the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico to report back to Congress on recommended changes to Federal law and programs that would reduce child poverty.
5:11:41 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jolly amendment No. 3.
5:18:01 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Jolly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-610 to set a deadline of 18 months for the report required in Section 410
5:18:25 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 4.
5:20:02 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:08 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-610 to require GAO to submit an biannual report to Congress on the debt and revenue levels of each territory, the drivers of each territory’s debt, the effect of federal policy on each territory’s debt, and the ability of each territory to repay its debt.
5:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 5.
5:27:46 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:11 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-610 to temporarily eliminate in Puerto Rico a statutory cap that limits the total number of census tracts within a Metropolitan Statistical Area that can be designated as qualified census tracts under the Small Business Administration’s HUBZone program. The amendment requires the SBA to implement a risk-based approach to requesting and verifying information from firms applying to be designated or re-certified as a qualified HUBZone small business.
5:28:13 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 6.
5:35:11 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:35:43 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Serrano, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-610 to preserve the ability of the Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Debt to continue its work in analyzing the legality of certain debts issued by the Commonwealth, and allow the government of Puerto Rico or the Oversight Board to act upon any determination by the Commission.
5:35:45 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Serrano amendment No. 7.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Serrano amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Torres, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-610 to strike Section 403.
5:40:18 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres amendment No. 8.
6:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Torres amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 225 (Roll no. 287).
6:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5278.
6:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:21:36 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 297 – 127 (Roll no. 288).
6:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:39 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5278.
6:21:41 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
6:21:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
6:23:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 135 — “Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2328.”
6:24:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:24:34 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:43 P.M.		The House received a communication from Mr. Will Plaster, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Plaster notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the United States Distric Court for the Middle District of Florida and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:27:16 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 771. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
6:27:21 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5325 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member desingated in the report, shall be considered as read, be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or Committee of the Whole. Secion 2 provides that during consideration of H.R. 5325, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.
6:27:47 P.M.	H.R. 5325	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 771 and Rule XVIII.
6:27:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 5325	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5325.
7:24:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 2 printed in House Report 114-611 to reprogram funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the House of Representatives.
7:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 2.
7:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 2 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 the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, No. 3 printed in House Report 114-611 to require the Architect of the Capitol to conduct a feasibility study regarding the installation and operation of Capital Bikeshare stations on Capitol Grounds.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 3.
7:39:44 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:40:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, No. 4 printed in House Report 114-611 to transfer $500,000 from the Capital Construction and Operations account to the Capitol Building and House Office Buildings accounts, appropriating $250,000 to each bringing Capitol and House office buildings into compliance with General Services Administration requirements for federal buildings regarding lactation stations for breastfeeding mothers.
7:40:45 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment No. 4.
7:44:15 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-611 to provide for a one percent across the board cut to the bill’s spending levels. Accounts for the Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol-Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds and Security, and Office of the Sergeant At Arms shall not be reduced.
7:45:20 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 6.
7:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 6 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:56:13 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Mr. Graves (GA) moved that the committee rise.
7:56:32 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.
7:58:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:27:26 P.M.		Mrs. Watson Coleman moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:27:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:27:46 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 10, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 08, 2016

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:27 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Britton, The Dwelling Place Churches, Williamsburg, Virginia.
10:02:07 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wittman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wittman objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
10:02:43 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hurt of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:34 A.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 8, 2016 at 9:27 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 119, without amendment and passed S. 2487.
10:04:35 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2487.
10:06:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:50:30 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
10:50:31 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
12:13:08 P.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
12:13:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:46:58 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
12:46:59 P.M.		PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
12:47:05 P.M.	H. Res. 767	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 767 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
12:51:31 P.M.	H. Res. 767	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 767.
1:57:37 P.M.	H. Res. 767	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 163 (Roll no. 273).
2:03:55 P.M.	H. Res. 767	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 163 (Roll no. 274).
2:03:57 P.M.	H. Res. 767	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3826	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3826 — “To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify provisions relating to certain land exchanges in the Mt. Hood Wilderness in the State of Oregon.”
2:11:55 P.M.	H.R. 3826	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 275).
2:11:56 P.M.	H.R. 3826	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:14 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:55 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H.R. 4775 — “To facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.”
2:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
2:15:43 P.M.	H.R. 4775	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 767 and Rule XVIII.
2:15:45 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:15:55 P.M.	H.R. 4775	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4775.
3:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act and the amendments made by this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.
3:19:40 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Whitfield amendment No. 1.
3:29:30 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Whitfield amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:29:54 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide federal, state, local, or tribal permitting agencies the ability to opt-out of section 3(d) if they determine that issuing a preconstruction permit under an outdated and less protective air quality standard will increase air pollution, slow permitting, increase regulatory uncertainty, foster litigation, shift the burden of pollution control from new sources to existing sources, or increase the overall cost of achieving the new or revised national ambient air quality standard in the applicable area.
3:29:57 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2.
3:38:11 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:38:45 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-607 to strike the consideration of technological feasibility when determining national ambient air quality standards to preserve health based standards.
3:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Commitee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3.
3:45:21 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:44 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-607 to ensure that the study on Ozone formation contained in the bill analyzes the relative contribution from wildfires.
3:45:46 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 4.
3:53:13 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-607 to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the prohibitions against aggregating emissions from any oil or gas exploration or production well and emissions. Additionally, it requires the EPA to issue a rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants.
3:53:38 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 5.
4:01:18 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:01:47 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide that the provisions of the bill would not apply if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Administration, in consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, finds that the application of any section could harm human health or the environment.
4:01:49 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Norton amendment No. 6.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:33:22 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 170 (Roll no. 276).
4:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 235 (Roll no. 277).
4:40:50 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 242 (Roll no. 278).
4:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 251 (Roll no. 279).
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 239 (Roll no. 280).
4:48:54 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4775.
4:49:34 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 4775	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.
4:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Mr. Rush moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4:52:09 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to repeal the delay of the EPA’s ozone rule if the Administrator finds that implementing the delay would increase the risk of various health issues. Subsequently, the reservation of the point of order was withdrawn.
5:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 239 (Roll no. 281).
5:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 177 (Roll no. 282).
5:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:49 P.M.		Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent That when a veto message on House Joint Resolution 88 is laid before the House on the legislative day of June 8, 2016, after the message is read and the objections of the President are spread at large upon the Journal, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
5:15:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON VETO MESSAGE – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that when a veto message on House Joint Resolution 88 is laid before the House on the legislative day of June 8, 2016, after the message is read and the objections of the President are spread at large upon the Journal, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
5:16:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
5:16:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message on H.J. Res. 88 shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion.
5:18:07 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:18:16 P.M.	S. 2276	Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2276 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.”
5:18:40 P.M.	S. 2276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:44 P.M.	S. 2276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2276.
5:56:44 P.M.	S. 2276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:48 P.M.	S. 2276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:56:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:58:43 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:46:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:03:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
10:03:01 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 770.
10:03:02 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 771.
10:04:00 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:04:09 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:10 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2016.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 07, 2016

 

12:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:16 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:35 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.
12:08:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

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Wrap up for June, 2016

1. , Fischer amendment #4206 (TRICARE); agreed to: 91-0.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.484, authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency and Reform Washington Act of 2016 (Johnson).

Schedule for May 27, May 31, June 3, and Monday, June 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, May 27, at 12:30pm; Tuesday, May 31, at 8:30am; and Friday, June 3, at 1:00pm.   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, June 3, it will next convene at …
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Schedule for May 27, May 31, June 3, and Monday, June 6, 2016

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 03, 2016

4:30:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
4:30:20 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
4:30:41 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
4:31:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to Sec. 4(a) of H. Res. 744, the Journal stands approved.
4:31:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:32:51 P.M.		Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking – Pursuant to sec. 3(a) of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016, the Democratic Leader appointed Dr. Sherry A. Glied of New York; Dr. Hilary W. Hoynes of California; and Dr. Latanya A. Sweeney of Massachusetts.
4:33:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to Sec. 4(b) of H. Res. 744. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 12 p.m.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of May 31, 2016

1:00:23 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
1:00:25 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Marlin A. Stutzman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:48 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington DC
1:01:32 P.M.		Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 744, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
1:01:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 744. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on June 3, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of May 27, 2016

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:19 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:07 A.M.		Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 744, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:16 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:52 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 27, 2016 at 9:22 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 136, H.R. 1132, H.R. 2458, H.R. 2928, H.R. 3082, H.R. 3274, H.R. 3601, H.R. 3735, H.R. 3866, H.R. 4046, H.R. 4605, H.R. 433, S. 2465, S. 2891, and S. 1402. The message further made an appointment to the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress.
10:04:14 A.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Bill Shuster. Mr. Shuster notified the House that on March 25, 2016, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider 23 resolutions included in the General Services Administration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Programs. The Committee continues to work to reduce the cost of federal property and leases. The 23 resolutions considered include 16 alteration projects, four construction projects, one building design and two leases. The projects authorized have either already been funded or are consistent with previous funding levels. In total, these resolutions represent more than $195 million in avoided lease costs. Mr. Shuster enclosed copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
10:05:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 744. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on May 31, 2016.

Senate adopts MTP to H.R.2578, CJS Approps, by voice vote; amendments pending   Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Wrap Up for Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Wrap Up for Monday, June 13, 2016

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 15, 2016

Last Floor Action:
7:47:41 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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.

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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Schedule for Thursday, May 26, 2016

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act, post-cloture. All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture. Unless an agreement is reached, all post-cloture time will expire at approximately 6:00pm.

It is also possible that the Senate reaches an agreement on TSCA during Thursday’s session.

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Last Floor Action:
9:13:09 A.M. -H. Res. 751
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 751.

9:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:33 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:06 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:02:31 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hultgren to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:52 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:12:24 A.M.	H. Res. 751	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 751 — “Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to 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.”
9:13:09 A.M.	H. Res. 751	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 751.

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