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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

At 11:45am, the Senate will vote on Hoeven amendment #3811, with a 60 vote affirmative threshold for adoption. Additional roll call votes are possible during Thursday’s session.

Pending amendments to H.R.2028, Energy/Water Appropriations:

Alexander SA #3801 (substitute)

Alexander SA #3804 (Nuclear Regulatory Committee)

Hoeven SA #3811 (clean water/WOTUS)

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of April 21, 2016

Last Floor Action:
12:55:15 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 25, 2016.

9:00:38 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:50 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:03:02 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:03:05 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Takano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:24 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
9:13:19 A.M. H.R. 3724 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 688. H.R. 3724 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.”
9:13:24 A.M. H.R. 3724 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.
9:14:44 A.M. H.R. 3724 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3724.
9:56:21 A.M. H.R. 3724 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:57:07 A.M. H.R. 3724 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3724, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mrs. Noem demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
9:58:10 A.M. H.R. 4890 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 688. H.R. 4890 — “To impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy.”
9:58:15 A.M. H.R. 4890 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.
9:58:55 A.M. H.R. 4890 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 688 and Rule XVIII.
9:58:56 A.M. H.R. 4890 The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:59:19 A.M. H.R. 4890 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4890.
10:31:34 A.M. H.R. 4890 RISING INFORMALLY – The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message. Subsequently the Committee resumed its’ sitting.
10:31:35 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2012 and S. 1252.
10:40:45 A.M. H.R. 4890 An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, No. 1 printed in House Report 114-503, to clarify that the Act shall be carried out using using only funds that are appropriated.
10:40:51 A.M. H.R. 4890 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 1 printed in House Report 114-503.
10:42:57 A.M. H.R. 4890 On agreeing to the Meehan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:43:54 A.M. H.R. 4890 An amendment, offered by Mr. Sanford, No. 2 printed in House Report 114-503 to require the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s delegate to consult with the National Taxpayer Advocate while developing the comprehensive customer service strategy.
10:43:59 A.M. H.R. 4890 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 688, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 2 printed in House Report 114-503.
10:49:35 A.M. H.R. 4890 On agreeing to the Sanford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:50:12 A.M. H.R. 4890 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4890.
10:50:49 A.M. H.R. 4890 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:51:22 A.M. H.R. 4890 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:13:01 A.M. H.R. 4890 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 158 (Roll no. 162).
11:13:03 A.M. H.R. 4890 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:13:10 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of passage of H.R. 3724 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:13:52 A.M. H.R. 3724 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3724 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.”
11:21:55 A.M. H.R. 3724 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 345 – 78 (Roll no. 163).
11:21:57 A.M. H.R. 3724 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:28:49 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging the Majority Leader in a colloquy on the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:47:03 A.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 21, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016. Agreed to without objection.
11:49:39 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:10:48 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:55:02 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:55:14 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:55:15 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 25, 2016.
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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 4/8 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, April 11, 2016.

 

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm.

At 4:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #55, H.R.636, the legislative vehicle for the FAA reauthorization.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #215, Waverly Crenshaw, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Monday, April 11 at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote

Confirmation of the nomination of Executive Calendar #215, Waverly Crenshaw, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee.

 

Amendments pending to H.R.636, FAA Reauthorization:

Thune amendment #3464 (substitute)

Gardner #3460 (unmanned aircraft systems)

Thune #3462 (accident victims)

Thune #3463 (nuclear material)

Cantwell #3490 (penalties re: ticket agents)

Bennet #3524 (families)

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The House is not in session today.

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the Senate ~~ pro ~~ Republican CONGRESS Control ~~ forma ~~ the House


UScapitoltakenfromkenschramstoryThe Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Monday, March, 21 at 10:00am;

Thursday, March 24 at 11:00am;

Monday, March 28 at 11:30am; and

Thursday, March 31 at 6:30pm.

Committees are authorized to report legislative and executive matters on Monday, March 28, from 10:30am to 11:30am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 31, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, April 4, 2016.

On Monday, April 4, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 5:00pm.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #355, S.1890, Defend Trade Secrets Act, with 30 minutes of debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the committee-reported substitute amendment will be agreed to and the Senate will vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

Monday, April 4 at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote

  1. Passage of S.1890, Defend Trade Secrets Act, as amended

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of March 17, 2016

9:00:57 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:11 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:12 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hudson 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. Hudson objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:03:20 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Veasey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:26 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.
9:11:05 A.M. H. Res. 649 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 649 — “Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.”
9:12:08 A.M. H. Res. 649 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 649.
9:33:04 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1831 amended, and S. 719.
9:33:30 A.M. DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 649.
10:45:14 A.M. H. Res. 649 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 181 (Roll no. 127).
10:51:54 A.M. H. Res. 649 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 180 (Roll no. 128).
10:51:56 A.M. H. Res. 649 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:52:14 A.M. H. Res. 639 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 649. H. Res. 639 — “Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.”
10:52:19 A.M. H. Res. 639 Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 639 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
10:57:07 A.M. H. Res. 639 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 639.
12:11:41 P.M. H. Res. 639 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:35:15 P.M. H. Res. 639 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 186 (Roll no. 129).
12:35:17 P.M. H. Res. 639 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:35:25 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 postponed from earlier in the day.
12:35:42 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:36:28 P.M. H.R. 1831 Mr. Hurd (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:36:58 P.M. H.R. 1831 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:36:59 P.M. H.R. 1831 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40:16 P.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging the Majority Leader in a colloquy on the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:12:45 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns Thursday, March 17, 2016, it adjourn to meet on Monday, March 21, 2016, when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:53 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:28:54 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:49:25 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:31 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:32 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 21, 2016.
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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 3/2 ~~ the House


WethePeopleThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

This evening the Senate reached an agreement that tomorrow, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of Calendar #369, S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. The committee-reported substitute amendment will be withdrawn and Senator Grassley or his designee will be recognized to offer substitute amendment #3378, and the first three 1st degree amendments in order will be the following:

SA #3362 – Feinstein/Grassley (DOJ)

SA #3345 – Shaheen (Appropriations)

SA #3367 – Toomey (Medicare)

Senator Grassley, or his designee, will be permitted to offer a side-by-side amendment to the Shaheen amendment and Senator Leahy, or his designee, will be permitted to offer a side-by-side amendment to the Toomey amendment.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of March 02, 2016

Last Floor Action:
10:01:47 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:10 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:39 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:47 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.

 

 

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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 3/1 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. All time during recess or adjournment of the Senate will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed.

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
12:03:11 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.

10:00:40 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:55 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel M. Donovan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:24 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:31:59 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:09 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 1.
12:01:13 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:47 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Capps to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:11 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.

 

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