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GOP_Elephant_WRONG_WAY_smallThe Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 29, 2016.

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

At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two managers or their designees.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.524.

Wrap Up for Thursday, February 25, 2016

Feb 25, ’16 5:47 PM

Roll Call Votes Adoption of Res.374, relating to the death of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; adopted: 93-0.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 26, 2016

Last Floor Action:
1:51:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 29, 2016.

9:00:44 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:50 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:50 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:53 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Peters to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:12 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.
9:16:33 A.M. H.R. 2406 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2406 — “To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.”
9:16:56 A.M. H.R. 2406 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:36 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, No. 1 printed in House Report 114-429 to delete Title XII which has been enacted into law already; remove outdated year references in short titles; make expenditures under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act subject to appropriation; and add the text of HR 3279, as passed by the House, as a new title XVII.
9:18:38 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment No. 1.
9:21:33 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:51 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, No. 2 printed in House Report 114-429 to prohibit an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by the Gun Control Act from using a public target range.
9:21:53 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 2.
9:30:23 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:30:59 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, No. 3 printed in House Report 114-429 to strike Title III, the exemption to import polar bear trophies taken in sport.
9:31:01 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3.
9:42:12 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:42:42 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, No. 4 printed in House Report 114-429 to add the Administrator of U.S. Small Business Administration or a designated representative to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committees membership.
9:42:43 A.M. H.R. 2406 Costa amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
9:43:03 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 4, as modified.
9:47:24 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Costa amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
9:48:13 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), No. 5 printed in House Report 114-429 to add a specification that closures of hunter access corridors shall be clearly marked with signs and dates of closures, but shall not include barriers on the corridor.
9:48:15 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 5.
9:50:46 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:52:03 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, No. 6 printed in House Report 114-429 to permits more than one U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Officer to be placed in a U.S. diplomatic or consular post in an African country with a significant population of African elephants in order to assist local wildlife rangers in the protection of such elephants.
9:52:07 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 6.
9:53:41 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Meng amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:07 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, No. 7 printed in House Report 114-429 to require GAO to conduct a study examining the effect of a ban of the trade of fossilized ivory from mammoths and mastodons on the illegal importation and trade of African and Asian elephant ivory within the United States.
9:54:09 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 7.
9:56:45 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:57:12 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, No. 8 printed in House Report 114-429 to strike language that requires state approval of federal fishing regulations in waters under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
9:57:14 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 8.
10:08:02 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:08:41 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), No. 9 printed in House Report 114-429 to prohibit USDA and NFS from issuing restrictions and regulations on hunting and recreational fishing in the Mark Twain National Forest.
10:08:43 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 9.
10:14:42 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:15:21 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Newhouse, No. 10 printed in House Report 114-429 to require the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service to publish a notice in the Federal Register, with a justification, for the closure of any public road on Forest System lands.
10:15:23 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 10.
10:22:11 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:22:30 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, No. 11 printed in House Report 114-429 to require the Forest Administrator to amend the travel plan for the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana to allow Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) access on roads nominated by the Secretary of Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, except when such designation would pose an unacceptable safety risk. If a road is denied, the amendment would require the Forest Administrator to publish a notice in the Federal Register with a justification for the closure.
10:22:38 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 11.
10:30:30 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:49 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith, No. 12 printed in House Report 114-429 to allow a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm or ammunition to transport a firearm or ammunition for any lawful purpose from any place where the person may lawfully possess, carry, or transport the firearm or ammunition to any other such place if, during the transportation, the firearm is unloaded.
10:30:53 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 12.
10:43:29 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:44:21 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hardy, No. 13 printed in House Report 114-429 to add the text of H.R. 373, the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, to the end of the bill. Adding such text would expedite access to federal lands for volunteer search and rescue groups to assist in recovering the remains of a deceased individual believed to be located on federal lands.
10:44:23 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hardy amendment No. 13.
10:48:53 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Hardy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:49:25 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ribble, No. 14 printed in House Report 114-429 to provide for reissuing the 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to delist the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming from the Endangered Species Act.
10:49:27 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ribble amendment No. 14.
11:02:49 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ribble amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:03:17 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 15 printed in House Report 114-429 to prohibit the Fish and Wildlife Service from issuing a final rule that preempts state management authority which is protected by law in Alaska and withdrawals a final rule issued by the National Park Service of the same issue.
11:03:42 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 15.
11:12:21 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:12:52 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 16 printed in House Report 114-429 to designate the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness and a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
11:13:14 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 16.
11:24:02 A.M. H.R. 2406 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 16, 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 the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:24:27 A.M. H.R. 2406 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, numbered 17 printed in House Report 114-429 to authorize the Department of Interior, after public comment and if approved unanimously by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, to raise the price of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (“Duck Stamp”) by the rate of inflation, in order to preserve waterfowl habitat.
11:24:30 A.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 619, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 17.
11:30:54 A.M. H.R. 2406 By unanimous consent, the Lowenthal amendment was withdrawn.
11:52:49 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 244 (Roll no. 92).
11:55:56 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 242 (Roll no. 93).
11:59:31 A.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 236 (Roll no. 94).
12:02:42 P.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 173 (Roll no. 95).
12:06:01 P.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Griffith amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 165 (Roll no. 96).
12:08:54 P.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Ribble amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 171 (Roll no. 97).
12:11:58 P.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 169 (Roll no. 98).
12:15:25 P.M. H.R. 2406 On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 227 (Roll no. 99).
12:16:01 P.M. H.R. 2406 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2406.
12:16:31 P.M. H.R. 2406 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:16:41 P.M. H.R. 2406 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.
12:17:43 P.M. H.R. 2406 Mrs. Lawrence moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
12:18:02 P.M. H.R. 2406 DEBATE – The House the proceeded with 10 miunutes of debate on the Lawerence motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill pertaining to Protecting Water Supply for Public Recreation and Safe Drinking.
12:24:42 P.M. H.R. 2406 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:31:05 P.M. H.R. 2406 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 165 – 238 (Roll no. 100).
12:36:42 P.M. H.R. 2406 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 161 (Roll no. 101).
12:36:44 P.M. H.R. 2406 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:36:45 P.M. H.R. 2406 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. 2406.
12:38:46 P.M. Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 26, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:39:12 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:51:59 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:51:35 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:51:41 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:51:43 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 29, 2016.
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capitolphonelinesThe Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Monday, February 15th at 11:00am,

Thursday, February 18th at 9:00am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 18th, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, February 22nd, unless the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res31. If the Senate receives such message, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm Monday, February 22nd. Another message will be sent if and when the House adopts the adjournment resolution. If the House passes the adjournment resolution as expected, there would be no pro forma sessions next week.

thOn Monday, February 22, following the prayer and pledge, Senator Coons will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell Address.

Following the reading of Washington’s Farewell Address, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #443, Robert McKinnon Califf, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human. If cloture is invoke (majority vote) there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

During the week of February 22, in addition to consideration of the Califf nomination, we could resume consideration of the Energy bill and begin consideration of the Judiciary Committee’s legislation dealing with opioids.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 12, 2016

9:00:37 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:50 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:51 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:54 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schiff to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:27 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
9:15:36 A.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:18:52 A.M. H.R. 757 Mr. Royce moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
9:19:03 A.M. H.R. 757 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 757.
9:51:27 A.M. H.R. 757 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.
9:52:01 A.M. H.R. 2017 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 611. H.R. 2017 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A.”
9:52:06 A.M. H.R. 2017 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 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. Specified amendments are in order.
9:54:42 A.M. H.R. 2017 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 611 and Rule XVIII.
9:54:43 A.M. H.R. 2017 The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:54:54 A.M. H.R. 2017 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2017.
10:42:42 A.M. H.R. 2017 An amendment, offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-421 to ensure that businesses will not be penalized for inadvertent human error in preparation or variation of ingredients.
10:42:43 A.M. H.R. 2017 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 611, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment No. 1.
10:54:19 A.M. H.R. 2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:54:57 A.M. H.R. 2017 An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-421 to strike “off-premises” ordering exception from bill.
10:54:59 A.M. H.R. 2017 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 611, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 3.
11:05:40 A.M. H.R. 2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:06:41 A.M. H.R. 2017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:29:18 A.M. H.R. 2017 On agreeing to the McMorris Rodgers amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 309 – 100, 1 Present (Roll no. 79).
11:33:42 A.M. H.R. 2017 On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 258, 1 Present (Roll no. 80).
11:34:37 A.M. H.R. 2017 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.
11:34:49 A.M. H.R. 2017 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:35:04 A.M. H.R. 2017 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.
11:42:24 A.M. H.R. 2017 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 – 144, 1 Present (Roll no. 81).
11:42:25 A.M. H.R. 2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:42:40 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:43:53 A.M. H.R. 757 Considered as unfinished business.
11:50:12 A.M. H.R. 757 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 2 (Roll no. 82).
11:50:14 A.M. H.R. 757 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:50:48 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:07:16 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 487 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 31.
12:07:32 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with one minute speeches.
12:15:12 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:03:05 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 31 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
1:05:17 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:05:24 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:05:43 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
1:50:06 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:50:11 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:50:12 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 31. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 23, 2016.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, February 8, 2016.

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

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #360, Rebecca Ebinger, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Iowa. There will be 30 minutes for debate followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Monday at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #360, Rebecca Ebinger, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Iowa.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of February 04, 2016

0:00:39 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:44 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Alexander X. Mooney 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.
10:02:13 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:16 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:33 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.
10:12:24 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 4, 2016 at 9:06 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 907, with an amendment and H.R. 3033, with an amendment.
10:13:03 A.M. H.R. 766 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 595. H.R. 766 — “To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.”
10:13:08 A.M. H.R. 766 Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 and H.R. 766.
10:13:39 A.M. H.R. 766 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 595 and Rule XVIII.
10:13:40 A.M. H.R. 766 The Speaker designated the Honorable Alexander X. Mooney to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:13:47 A.M. H.R. 766 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 766.
11:21:54 A.M. H.R. 766 An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-414 to clarify that bill does not prevent federal banking regulators from requesting or requiring a financial institution to terminate a relationship with a customer because (1) the customer poses a threat to national security, (2) is engaged in terrorist financing, (3) is doing business with Iran, North Korea, Syria, or another State Sponsor of Terrorism, or (4) is doing business with an entity in any of those countries.
11:22:13 A.M. H.R. 766 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 1.
11:28:26 A.M. H.R. 766 On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:56 A.M. H.R. 766 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-414 to require notice to banking customers if a customer account is terminated at the direction of federal banking regulators
11:29:15 A.M. H.R. 766 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 595, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 2.
11:38:17 A.M. H.R. 766 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:38:26 A.M. H.R. 766 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 766.
11:38:56 A.M. H.R. 766 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:39:56 A.M. H.R. 766 Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
11:40:11 A.M. H.R. 766 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following to ensure financial institutions must prove to federal banking regulatory agencies that in the preceding 5 years they have not been subjected to a consent order, settlement, deferred prosecution agreement, or civil or criminal penalty for unfair or deceptive acts and practices relating to the sale of a mortgage product.
11:50:11 A.M. H.R. 766 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:08:56 P.M. H.R. 766 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 – 240 (Roll no. 62).
12:10:04 P.M. H.R. 766 MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of 12 Marines who lost their lives in a January 14 training accident in Hawaii.
12:17:50 P.M. H.R. 766 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 169 (Roll no. 63).
12:17:50 P.M. H.R. 766 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:17:51 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Bill Johnson. Mr. Johnson (OH) submitted his resignation from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:17:51 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Mike Bost. Mr. Bost submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:17:51 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Marsha Blackburn. Mrs. Blackburn submitted her resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:20:09 P.M. H. Res. 602 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 602 — “Electing certain Members to standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:20:31 P.M. H. Res. 602 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:20:39 P.M. H. Res. 602 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:20:52 P.M. H. Res. 603 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 603 — “Ranking Members of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:21:07 P.M. H. Res. 603 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:21:12 P.M. H. Res. 603 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:21:35 P.M. H.R. 3033 Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:21:56 P.M. H.R. 3033 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:21:57 P.M. H.R. 3033 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:24:02 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.
12:45:15 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 and that the order of the House of Jan. 5, 2016, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
12:45:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:54:13 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:54:22 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:54:23 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 8, 2016.
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TumblrDoves-doves-31209090-2560-2069The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 1, 2016.

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #218, S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

There will be no roll call vote during Monday’s session of the Senate. The next roll call vote is expected at 2:30pm on Tuesday, February 2.

Amendments pending to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015

Murkowski amendment #2953 (substitute)

Cassidy amendment #2954 (Strategic Petroleum Reserve)

Murkowski amendment #2963 (bulk power system reliability);

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of January 28, 2016

2:00:14 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:21 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:01 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Kurt Gerhard, St. Patricks Episcopal Church, Washington, DC
2:01:36 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:39 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:02 P.M. The Chair announced that, without objection, when the House adjourns on Thursday, January 28, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016 for morning-hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
2:03:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 1, 2016.
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redpeacesignDid you know the schedule for Congress is about 80days of work or in session, while President Barack Obama stated he has 282days of work left.

The Senate is in recess until 8:25pm tonight and upon reconvening will proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress for President Obama’s State of the Union address.

Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will stand adjourned until 11:00am on Friday, January 15, for a pro forma session only with no business conducted.

When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

On Tuesday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #305, Wilhelmina Marie Wright, of Minnesota, to be United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

During today’s session Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #300, H.R.4038, American SAFE Act of 2015, and filed cloture on the motion. By consent, the cloture vote will occur at 2:30pm on Wednesday, January 20, and if cloture is invoked then the time will be counted as if it had been invoked at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of January 13, 2016

9:00:16 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:34 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:38 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:41 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:02 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:41 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 583. S.J. Res. 22 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.”
9:15:46 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.
9:16:25 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 22.
10:23:24 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:23:36 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 22, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
10:25:08 A.M. H.R. 3662 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 583. H.R. 3662 — “To enhance congressional oversight over the administration of sanctions against certain Iranian terrorism financiers, and for other purposes.”
10:25:13 A.M. H.R. 3662 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.
10:25:39 A.M. H.R. 3662 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3662.
11:29:17 A.M. H.R. 3662 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:48:47 A.M. H.R. 3662 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 0-0 (Roll no. 44).
11:48:48 A.M. H.R. 3662 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:48:49 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 Considered as unfinished business. S.J. Res. 22 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.”
11:55:56 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 – 166 (Roll no. 45).
11:55:57 A.M. S.J. Res. 22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:55:58 A.M. H.R. 3662 VACATING PROCEEDINGS ON ROLL CALL 44 – Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that the vote on roll call 44 and the motion to reconsider thereon be vacated and that further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 3662 be postponed as though under clause 8 of rule 20 through the legislative day of January 26, 2016. Agreed to without objection.
12:07:42 P.M. Mr. Holding asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 1:00p.m. on Friday, Januray 15, 2016. Agreed to without objection.
12:08:35 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:27:13 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:58:47 P.M. H. Con. Res. 107 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 107 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
12:59:57 P.M. H. Con. Res. 107 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:00:04 P.M. H. Con. Res. 107 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:00:44 P.M. Mr. Gohmert asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today on a motion offered pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 107, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.
1:01:42 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:01:53 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:01:54 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on January 15, 2016, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 107, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.