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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 9/28 ~~ the House


beaseedforchangestickersGREENThe Senate stands adjourned until 4:30pm on Monday, September 28, 2015.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.719 with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

As a reminder, during Thursday’s session Senator McConnell moved to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.719, with further amendment (SA #2689), and filled the amendment tree with date change amendments. The underlying bill is the TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015. McConnell amendment #2689 is a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2015. Senator McConnell then filed cloture on the motion to concur with an amendment.

Monday at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.719, with further amendment (SA #2689 – clean CR through Dec. 11, 2015).

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Last Floor Action:
 7:20:33 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action: 9/25/2015
 12:26:58 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 28, 2015.

WRAP  UP

Roll Call Votes

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.719, with further amendment (SA #2689 – clean CR through Dec. 11, 2015); not invoked: 77-19.

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #180, S.599, to extend and expand the Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project, with committee-reported substitute.

Agreed to S.Res.271, recognizing the 100th anniversary of Dinosaur National Monument and designating October 4, 2015, as “Dinosaur National Monument Day”.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2089, American Energy Innovation.

Executive Business

Confirmed by unanimous consent all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy;

Executive Calendar #196, Brian J. Maggi, to be Lieutenant Commander; and

Executive Calendar #197, Anna W. Hickey, to be Commander and Kimberly C. Young-Mclear to be Lieutenant.

12:00:16 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:22 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:39 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:08:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:10 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
2:00:16 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:30 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:35 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:37 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 25, 2015 at 5:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2082.
2:07:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.
3:00:47 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
3:01:00 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:02:14 P.M. H.R. 1624 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1624 — “To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.”
3:02:33 P.M. H.R. 1624 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:02:39 P.M. H.R. 1624 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1624.
3:14:29 P.M. H.R. 1624 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:32 P.M. H.R. 1624 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:19 P.M. S. 136 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 136 — “To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in the civil service.”
3:15:39 P.M. S. 136 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:15:41 P.M. S. 136 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 136.
3:24:18 P.M. S. 136 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:20 P.M. S. 136 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:18 P.M. H.R. 313 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 313 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for other purposes.”
3:25:28 P.M. H.R. 313 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:25:32 P.M. H.R. 313 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 313.
3:33:55 P.M. H.R. 313 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:33:58 P.M. H.R. 313 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:34:32 P.M. S. 565 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 565 — “To reduce the operation and maintenance costs associated with the Federal fleet by encouraging the use of remanufactured parts, and for other purposes.”
3:34:54 P.M. S. 565 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:34:58 P.M. S. 565 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 565.
3:42:33 P.M. S. 565 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:35 P.M. S. 565 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:43:04 P.M. H.R. 3089 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3089 — “To close out expired grants, and for other purposes.”
3:43:22 P.M. H.R. 3089 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:26 P.M. H.R. 3089 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3089.
3:49:52 P.M. H.R. 3089 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:54 P.M. H.R. 3089 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:11 P.M. H.R. 3614 Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3614 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
3:51:29 P.M. H.R. 3614 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:51:32 P.M. H.R. 3614 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3614.
4:08:44 P.M. H.R. 3614 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:45 P.M. H.R. 3614 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:14 P.M. H.R. 2061 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — “To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.”
4:09:39 P.M. H.R. 2061 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:46 P.M. H.R. 2061 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.
4:15:17 P.M. H.R. 2061 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15:20 P.M. H.R. 2061 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:07 P.M. S. 139 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 139 — “To permanently allow an exclusion under the Supplemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.”
4:16:12 P.M. S. 139 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:21 P.M. S. 139 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 139.
4:29:14 P.M. S. 139 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:29:16 P.M. S. 139 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:30:05 P.M. H.R. 3594 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3594 — “To extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program, and for other purposes.”
4:30:32 P.M. H.R. 3594 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:30:35 P.M. H.R. 3594 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3594.
4:45:55 P.M. H.R. 3594 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:58 P.M. H.R. 3594 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:02 P.M. H.R. 2617 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2617 — “To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to postpone a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa.”
4:47:35 P.M. H.R. 2617 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:47:39 P.M. H.R. 2617 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2617.
5:08:40 P.M. H.R. 2617 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:43 P.M. H.R. 2617 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:09:05 P.M. H.R. 2786 Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2786 — “To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to submit a report on cross-border rail security, and for other purposes.”
5:09:24 P.M. H.R. 2786 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:26 P.M. H.R. 2786 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2786.
5:15:32 P.M. H.R. 2786 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.
5:16:00 P.M. H.R. 2835 Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2835 — “To actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as Customs and Border Protection Officers.”
5:16:13 P.M. H.R. 2835 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:15 P.M. H.R. 2835 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2835.
5:23:42 P.M. H.R. 2835 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.
5:24:14 P.M. H.R. 2051 Mr. Conaway moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:24:35 P.M. H.R. 2051 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2051.
5:28:19 P.M. H.R. 2051 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:20 P.M. H.R. 2051 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:28:41 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:55 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
6:31:13 P.M. Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 444.
6:32:03 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:31 P.M. H.R. 2835 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2835 — “To actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as Customs and Border Protection Officers.”
6:56:22 P.M. H.R. 2835 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 519).
6:56:23 P.M. H.R. 2835 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:52 P.M. H.R. 2786 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2786 — “To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to submit a report on cross-border rail security, and for other purposes.”
7:05:25 P.M. H.R. 2786 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 520).
7:05:25 P.M. H.R. 2786 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:59 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:20:33 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:51:52 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:51:59 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:52:00 P.M. The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 29, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 9/24 ~~ the House


medicare_madness_emailThe 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.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. 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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HCHumanRight0108The 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

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

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; not invoked: 54-42.
  2. 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.

WRAP UP

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.

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.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2656 (hostages and Israel’s right to exist); not invoked: 53-45.
  2. 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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