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the Senate CONGRESS 9/24 the House

09/23/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 1:00pm on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

The Senate will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23.

On Thursday, September 24, at 10:00am, Pope Francis will deliver an address to a Joint Meting of Congress. The Senate will not convene prior to the joint meeting; however, senators will gather in the chamber at 9:30am, and at 9:40am will proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

At 1:00pm on Thursday, following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61 with the time until 2:00pm equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 2:00pm, there will be a cloture vote on McConnell substitute amendment #2669 (defund Planned Parenthood/Continuing Resolution through December 11, 2015) to H.J.Res.61. The filing deadline for all first and second degree amendments to amendment #2669 is set for 1:30pm Thursday.

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Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #2669 (defund Planned Parenthood/CR through Dec. 11, 2015); not invoked: 47-52.

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #195, H.R.1020 – STEM Education Act of 2015, with Thune amendment.

Adopted S.Res.258, designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2015, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”.

Adopted S.Res.269, designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2015, as “National Estuaries Week”.

Adopted S.Res.270, designating September 2015 as “Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month”.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
4:03:00 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 September 24, 2015

Last Floor Action:
10:55:00 A.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.

Last Floor Action: 9/22
4:06:04 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on September 24, 2015.

8:30:26 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
8:30:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
8:30:44 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
8:32:08 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
8:32:11 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
8:33:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to the order of the House of September 16, 2015. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:45:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.
9:45:05 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by Pope Francis of the Holy See.
10:55:00 A.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.

11:02:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House continue in recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:02:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 22.
1:02:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1170, S. 986, and S. 1632.
1:02:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from Sean McLaughlin, Majority Staff Director, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. McLaughlin notified the House that he had received a subpoena, issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, purporting to require that, in connection with a particular criminal case, he be directed to produce certain official documents and appear to testify at trial on official matters. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, it had been determined, pursuant to Rule VIII, that the subpoena (i) is not a “proper exercise of jurisdiction by the court,” (ii) seeks information that is not “material and relevant,” and/or (iii) is not “consistent with the privileges and rights” of the House, its Members, its officers, or its employees and, accordingly, he would move to quash the subpoena, or for other protective relief.
1:03:32 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Jason Chaffetz. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Chaffetz notified the House that he had received a subpoena, issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, purporting to require that, in connection with a particular criminal case, he produce certain official documents and appear to testify at trial on official matters and after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined, pursuant to Rule VIII, that the subpoena (i) is not a proper exercise of jurisdiction by the court,” (ii) seeks information that is not “material and relevant,” and/or (iii) is not “consistent with the privileges and rights” of the House, its Members, its officers, or its employees and further, that he intended to move to quash the subpoena, or for other protective relief.
1:04:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Elijah Cummings. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cummings notified the House that he had received a subpoena, issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, purporting to require that, in connection with a particular criminal case, he produce certain official documents and appear to testify at trial on official matters and after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined, pursuant to Rule VIII, that the subpoena (i) is not a proper exercise of jurisdiction by the court,” (ii) seeks information that is not “material and relevant,” and/or (iii) is not “consistent with the privileges and rights” of the House, its Members, its officers, or its employees and further, that he intended to move to quash the subpoena, or for other protective relief.
1:05:00 P.M.		PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Katko asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
1:06:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:08:04 P.M.	H. Res. 434	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 434 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 719, with an amendment.”
1:08:20 P.M.	H. Res. 434	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:08:25 P.M.	H. Res. 434	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 434.
1:15:52 P.M.	H. Res. 434	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:15:55 P.M.	H.R. 719	House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 434.
1:16:06 P.M.	S. 1707	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1707 — “To designate the Federal building located at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as the “Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House”.”
1:16:21 P.M.	S. 1707	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:16:22 P.M.	S. 1707	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1707.
1:22:16 P.M.	S. 1707	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:22:18 P.M.	S. 1707	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:22:42 P.M.	S. 261	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 261 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 200 NW 4th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse.”
1:22:53 P.M.	S. 261	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:22:55 P.M.	S. 261	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 261.
1:25:41 P.M.	S. 261	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:43 P.M.	S. 261	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:27:02 P.M.	H.R. 3116	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3116 — “To extend by 15 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program.”
1:27:05 P.M.	H.R. 3116	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:27:10 P.M.	H.R. 3116	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3116.
1:31:29 P.M.	H.R. 3116	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:31 P.M.	H.R. 3116	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:32:10 P.M.	S. 994	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 994 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New Jersey, as the “Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building”.”
1:32:13 P.M.	S. 994	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:32:14 P.M.	S. 994	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 994.
1:40:16 P.M.	S. 994	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:40:17 P.M.	S. 994	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:40:47 P.M.	H.R. 1442	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1442 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 Cornell Street in Kingston, New York, as the “Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building”.”
1:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 1442	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:40:58 P.M.	H.R. 1442	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.
1:46:20 P.M.	H.R. 1442	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:46:21 P.M.	H.R. 1442	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 322	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 322 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16105 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office”.”
1:46:45 P.M.	H.R. 322	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:46:46 P.M.	H.R. 322	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 322.
1:54:11 P.M.	H.R. 322	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:54:16 P.M.	H.R. 323	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 323 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office”.”
1:54:45 P.M.	H.R. 323	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:54:46 P.M.	H.R. 323	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 323.
2:03:49 P.M.	H.R. 323	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:03:50 P.M.	H.R. 323	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:01 P.M.	H.R. 324	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 324 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11662 Gravois Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Post Office”.”
2:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 324	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:04:15 P.M.	H.R. 324	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
2:14:08 P.M.	H.R. 324	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:09 P.M.	H.R. 324	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:34 P.M.	H.R. 558	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 558 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 South Pioneer Boulevard in Springboro, Ohio, as the “Richard ‘Dick’ Chenault Post Office Building”.”
2:14:46 P.M.	H.R. 558	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:14:48 P.M.	H.R. 558	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 558.
2:22:48 P.M.	H.R. 558	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:50 P.M.	H.R. 558	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:12 P.M.	H.R. 1884	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1884 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 206 West Commercial Street in East Rochester, New York, as the “Officer Daryl R. Pierson Memorial Post Office Building”.”
2:23:22 P.M.	H.R. 1884	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 1884	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1884.
2:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 1884	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:02 P.M.	H.R. 1884	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:14 P.M.	H.R. 3059	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3059 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4500 SE 28th Street, Del City, Oklahoma, as the James Robert Kalsu Post Office Building.”
2:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 3059	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 3059	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3059.
2:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 3059	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 3059	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:41:45 P.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.
2:42:27 P.M.	H.R. 322	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 322 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16105 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office”.”
3:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 322	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 507).
3:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 322	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:13:43 P.M.	H.R. 348	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. H.R. 348 — “To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes.”
3:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 348	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
3:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 348	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 420 and Rule XVIII.
3:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 348	The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:14:41 P.M.	H.R. 348	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 348.
3:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 348	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise.
3:57:22 P.M.	H.R. 348	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:32 P.M.	H.R. 348	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 348 as unfinished business.
3:59:19 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:00:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:03:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 9/22 the House

09/22/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, with the time until 11:00am equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 11:00am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.36. Senators should expect a second vote relative to the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2685, Defense Appropriations, upon reconsideration.

Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00am – Up to 2 roll call votes

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2685, Defense Appropriations, upon reconsideration.

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Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; not invoked: 54-42.
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2685, Defense Appropriations, upon reconsideration; not invoked: 54-42.

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #175, S.1632 – requires a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram, with Lankford amendment and committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended.

Passed Calendar #194, S.986 – Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act.

Passed Calendar #233, S.1170 – Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015.

Agreed to S.Res.263 – National Retirement Security Week.

Agreed to S.Res.264 – designating September 23, 2015, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”.

Agreed to S.Res.265 – honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Congressman Louis Stokes.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3134, Planned Parenthood Federation of American Funding Moratorium (Republican request).

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3504, Born Alive Abortion Services Protection Act (Republican request).

Executive Business

Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #298, Kathryn Matthew, to be Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 22, 2015

Last Floor Action:
4:06:04 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on September 24, 2015.

4:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
4:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara Comstock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
4:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Cloer, Chaplain, United States Navy, Office of the Chief of Navy Chaplains, Washington, DC.
4:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:02:33 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Smith of NJ to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:03:11 P.M.	H. Res. 50	Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:03:33 P.M.	H. Res. 50	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 50 — “Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.”
4:03:48 P.M.	H. Res. 50	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Smith (NJ), to the text of the resolution.
4:04:13 P.M.	H. Res. 50	On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:04:25 P.M.	H. Res. 50	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:04:30 P.M.	H. Res. 50	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:31 P.M.	H. Res. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (NJ), to the preamble.
4:05:31 P.M.	H. Res. 50	On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:05:32 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 22, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2051 with an amendment and that the Senate passed S. 1109.
4:06:01 P.M.		Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:06:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:04 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on September 24, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday.

On Thursday, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and filed cloture on the motion. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Tuesday, September 22.

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No Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #140, S.1109 – Truth in Settlements Act, with a Vitter-Warren amendment.

Passed Calendar #231, H.R.2051 – Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015.

Adopted S.Res.257 – congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School.

Adopted S.Res.260 – honoring the life and legacy of Calvin G. Moret.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3134, Planned Parenthood Federation of American Funding Moratorium (Republican request).

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3504, Born Alive Abortion Services Protection Act (Republican request).

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 18, 2015

Last Floor Action:
2:11:21 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

9:00:52 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:57 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:11 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:55 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Tsongas to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:18 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.
9:16:17 A.M.	H.R. 3504	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 421. H.R. 3504 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
9:16:22 A.M.	H.R. 3504	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504.
9:16:57 A.M.	H.R. 3504	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3504.
10:35:14 A.M.	H.R. 3504	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:35:59 A.M.	H.R. 3504	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3504, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
10:37:03 A.M.	H.R. 3134	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 421. H.R. 3134 — “To provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.”
10:37:08 A.M.	H.R. 3134	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504.
10:39:00 A.M.	H.R. 3134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3134.
12:05:58 P.M.	H.R. 3134	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:06:36 P.M.	H.R. 3134	Ms. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:06:56 P.M.	H.R. 3134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty 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 a section pertaining to No Impact on Funding for Organizations Providing Women’s Health Services, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
12:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 3134	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 3134	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 245 (Roll no. 504).
12:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 3134	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 505).
12:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 3134	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:49:31 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 3504 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:49:49 P.M.	H.R. 3504	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3504 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
12:55:15 P.M.	H.R. 3504	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 506).
12:55:17 P.M.	H.R. 3504	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:57:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:17:31 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:10:00 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House ajourns on Friday, September 18, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
2:10:05 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:14 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:11:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:11:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2015.

The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); not invoked: 53-45.
Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval); not invoked: 56-42.

Legislative Business

Passed Cal.#227, S.1090, Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

Passed Cal.#228, S.1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015

Passed H.R.719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015, with Thune amendment

Adopted S.Res.253, A resolution welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.

Adopted S.Res.259, honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21,2015

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 18, 2015

Last Floor Action:
2:11:21 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
9:16:57 A.M. -H.R. 3504
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3504.

9:00:52 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:57 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:11 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:55 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Tsongas to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:18 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.
9:16:17 A.M.	H.R. 3504	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 421. H.R. 3504 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
9:16:22 A.M.	H.R. 3504	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504.
9:16:57 A.M.	H.R. 3504	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3504.

10:35:14 A.M.	H.R. 3504	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:35:59 A.M.	H.R. 3504	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3504, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
10:37:03 A.M.	H.R. 3134	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 421. H.R. 3134 — “To provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.”
10:37:08 A.M.	H.R. 3134	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504.
10:39:00 A.M.	H.R. 3134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3134.
12:05:58 P.M.	H.R. 3134	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:06:36 P.M.	H.R. 3134	Ms. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:06:56 P.M.	H.R. 3134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty 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 a section pertaining to No Impact on Funding for Organizations Providing Women’s Health Services, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
12:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 3134	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 3134	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 245 (Roll no. 504).
12:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 3134	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 505).
12:48:30 P.M.	H.R. 3134	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:49:31 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 3504 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:49:49 P.M.	H.R. 3504	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3504 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
12:55:15 P.M.	H.R. 3504	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 506).
12:55:17 P.M.	H.R. 3504	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:57:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:17:31 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:10:00 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House ajourns on Friday, September 18, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
2:10:05 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:14 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:11:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:11:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2015.

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09/17/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, September 17, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61, the legislative vehicle for the Congressional disapproval of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement, with the time until 11:00am equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, there will be up to 3 roll call votes:

Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); if cloture is not invoked, then
Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval); if cloture is not invoked, then
Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.61, Hire More Heroes Act.

If any cloture motions are invoked, the Senate would then begin to burn up to 30 hours of post-cloture time. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments is 10:30am.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); not invoked: 53-45.
Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2640 (Iran nuclear agreement resolution of disapproval); not invoked: 56-42.

Legislative Business

Passed Cal.#227, S.1090, Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

Passed Cal.#228, S.1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015

Passed H.R.719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015, with Thune amendment

Adopted S.Res.253, A resolution welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

Executive Calendar #248, Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United States Marshal for the District of Delaware, for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili, resigned.

Executive Calendar #301, Sim Farar, of California, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2015

Executive Calendar #302, Sim Farar, of California, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2018.

Executive Calendar #303, William Joseph Hybl, of Colorado, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2015.

Executive Calendar #304, William Joseph Hybl, of Colorado, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2018.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 18, 2015

Last Floor Action:
9:16:57 A.M. -H.R. 3504
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3504.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 17, 2015

Last Floor Action:
10:00:42 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:34 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:37 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick W. Allen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:42 A.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:02:39 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:01:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
12:01:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brondon Reems, Center of Hope Community Church, Oakland, California
12:03:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Garrett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by announcement of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:03:19 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 17, 2015 at 9:05 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 70, H. Con. Res. 73, and H. Con. Res. 74.
12:34:42 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:37:54 P.M.	H. Res. 420	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 420.
1:19:55 P.M.	H. Res. 420	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), to waive the requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, or September 25, 2015.
1:20:38 P.M.	H. Res. 420	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 420, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question and on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
1:21:33 P.M.	H. Res. 421	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 421 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.”
1:24:21 P.M.	H. Res. 421	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 421.
2:28:29 P.M.	H. Res. 421	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 421, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceeding on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:28:52 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:59:14 P.M.	H. Res. 420	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 497).
3:00:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a letter from Mr. Steven S. Sandvoss, Executive Director, State Board of Elections for the State of Illinois, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held September 10, 2015, the Honorable Darin LaHood was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth Congressional District, State of Illinois.
3:01:01 P.M.		ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Darin LaHood, Eighteenth District, Illinois, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
3:02:20 P.M.		The Dean of the Illinois delegation, Representative Luis Gutierrez, addressed the House and introduced Representative Darin LaHood, Eighteenth District, Illinois.
3:08:21 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Illinois, the whole number of the House is 435.
3:09:46 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 348) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.758) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
3:18:08 P.M.	H. Res. 420	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 187 (Roll no. 498).
3:25:21 P.M.	H. Res. 420	On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 499).
3:25:22 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:27:01 P.M.	H.R. 758	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. H.R. 758 — “To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.”
3:27:06 P.M.	H.R. 758	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
3:27:33 P.M.	H.R. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 758.
4:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 758	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 758	Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4:25:18 P.M.	H.R. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene 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 Equal Pay for Women.
4:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 758	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:02:56 P.M.	H.R. 758	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 239 (Roll no. 500).
5:12:35 P.M.	H.R. 758	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 185 (Roll no. 501).
5:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 758	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:37 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 421 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:12:56 P.M.	H. Res. 421	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 421 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.”
5:20:37 P.M.	H. Res. 421	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 183 (Roll no. 502).
5:29:30 P.M.	H. Res. 421	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 179 (Roll no. 503).
5:29:30 P.M.	H. Res. 421	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:35 P.M.	H. Res. 408	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 421, H. Res. 408 is laid on the table.
5:30:05 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:57:57 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:00:58 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1090, S. 1580, and H.R. 719 amended.
7:01:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
7:17:00 P.M.		Ms. Clark (MA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:17:04 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:06 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 18, 2015.