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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 6/17 ~~ the House


Statue of LibertyThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Democrats controlling the first half and Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the McCain substitute amendment #1463 to H.R.1735, NDAA, post-cloture.

During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.2685, Department of Defense Appropriations, and filed cloture on the motion. Upon disposition of the NDAA bill, the Senate would then vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2685, Department of Defense Appropriations.

Pending Amendments to H.R.1735, NDAA

McCain SA #1463 (substitute, which is the text of S.1376, the National Defense Authorization Act as reported by the Senate Armed Services Committee)

The following amendments are pending to the substitute:

McCain SA#1456 (naval vessels)

Cornyn SA #1486 (report on energy security issues involving Europe and the Russian Federation)

Markey SA #1645 (SoS re: crude oil exports)

Blumenthal SA #1564, as modified (civil penalties)

Paul SA #1543, as modified (employee cost savings suggestions programs)

Durbin SA #1559, as modified (inverted domestic corporations)

Fischer SA #1825 (Merchant Marines)

Hatch amendment #1911 (software sustainment) to McCain amendment #1456

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.1735, NDAA, as amended; invoked: 84-14.

Legislative Business

The Senate agreed to the following pending amendments by voice vote:

Hatch-Inhofe-Mikulski SA #1911, as further modified;

McCain SA #1456; and

McCain substitute amendment #1463, as amended.

Adopted S.Res.203, American Eagle Day.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
 10:00:05 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:05 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:01:05 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.
10:19:25 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 17.
12:00:13 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:45 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:47 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:31:00 P.M. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Burgess asked unanimous consent that the proceedings during the former Members program be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the proceedings have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection.
12:31:26 P.M. H. Res. 319 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 319 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1190) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.”
12:33:39 P.M. H. Res. 319 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 319.
1:22:51 P.M. H. Res. 319 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 319, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 319 until later in the legislative day.
1:25:46 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
1:27:48 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 55 — “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria.”
1:27:53 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 55.
3:29:25 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
4:07:29 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 139 – 288, 1 Present (Roll no. 370).
4:07:29 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:32 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on and adoption of H. Res. 319, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:07:36 P.M. H. Res. 319 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 319 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1190) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.”
4:15:34 P.M. H. Res. 319 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 186 (Roll no. 371).
4:21:56 P.M. H. Res. 319 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 186 (Roll no. 372).
4:21:56 P.M. H. Res. 319 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:55 P.M. H.R. 160 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 319. H.R. 160 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.”
4:26:00 P.M. H.R. 160 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 160 and H.R. 1190. Each bill is closed under the rule, and shall be debatable for 1 hour. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
4:26:51 P.M. H.R. 160 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 160.
5:23:24 P.M. H.R. 160 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:23:56 P.M. H.R. 160 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 160 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
5:24:06 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:25:15 P.M. H.R. 2570 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2570 — “To establish a demonstration program requiring the utilization of Value-Based Insurance Design to demonstrate that reducing the copayments or coinsurance charged to Medicare beneficiaries for selected high-value prescription medications and clinical services can increase their utilization and ultimately improve clinical outcomes and lower health care expenditures.”
5:25:32 P.M. H.R. 2570 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:35 P.M. H.R. 2570 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2570.
5:32:51 P.M. H.R. 2570 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:32:54 P.M. H.R. 2570 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:57 P.M. H.R. 2570 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:33:10 P.M. H.R. 2507 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2507 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish an annual rulemaking schedule for payment rates under Medicare Advantage.”
5:33:41 P.M. H.R. 2507 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:49 P.M. H.R. 2507 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2507.
5:43:32 P.M. H.R. 2507 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:43:36 P.M. H.R. 2507 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:08 P.M. H.R. 2505 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2505 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the annual reporting of data on enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans.”
5:45:35 P.M. H.R. 2505 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:44 P.M. H.R. 2505 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2505.
5:52:04 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 321.
5:52:05 P.M. H.R. 2505 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 2505.
5:56:23 P.M. H.R. 2505 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:28 P.M. H.R. 2505 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:01 P.M. H.R. 2582 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2582 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the risk adjustment under the Medicare Advantage program, to delay the authority to terminate Medicare Advantage contracts for MA plans failing to achieve minimum quality ratings, and for other purposes.”
5:57:21 P.M. H.R. 2582 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:24 P.M. H.R. 2582 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2582.
6:09:37 P.M. H.R. 2582 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:09:40 P.M. H.R. 2582 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:42 P.M. H.R. 2582 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:10:01 P.M. Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 18. Agreed to without objection.
6:10:27 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:11:46 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:17:33 P.M. Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:17:39 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:40 P.M. The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 18, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 6/16 ~~ the House


CivilRightsactsigned

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1735, NDAA, with the time until 11:30am equally divided. At 11:30am, the Senate will vote in relation to the McCain-Feinstein amendment #1889 (torture).

The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to H.R.1735 and the McCain substitute amendment, is set for 12:15pm.

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

At 2:15pm, the Senate will vote in relation to the Ernst amendment #1549 (arming the Kurds) and Gillibrand amendment #1578 (sexual assault in the military) and on the motion to invoke cloture on the McCain substitute amendment #1463 to H.R.1735.

11:30am – 1 roll call vote expected:

  1. McCain-Feinstein amendment #1889 (torture)

2:15pm – 3 roll call votes expected:

  1. Ernst amendment #1549 (Arming the Kurds);
  2. Gillibrand amendment #1578 (sexual assault in the military);
  3. Cloture on the McCain substitute amendment #1463 to H.R.1735, NDAA

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. McCain-Feinstein amendment #1889; agreed to: 78-21.
  2. Ernst-Boxer amendment #1549 (arming the Kurds)[60-vote threshold]; not agreed to: 54-45.
  3. Gillibrand amendment #1578 (sexual assault in the military)[60-vote threshold]; not agreed to: 50-49.
  4. Motion to invoke cloture on McCain substitute amendment #1463 to H.R.1735, NDAA; invoked: 83-15.
  5. Vitter amendment #1473, as further modified (retirement of Army combat units); not agreed to: 26-73.

Legislative Business

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
 7:28:24 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
 10:08:40 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:14 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:15 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.
10:08:40 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:43 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 16.
12:00:45 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:56 P.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:27 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:50 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:28:00 P.M. H. Con. Res. 55 ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 55 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question, except for 2 hours of debate equally divided between the majority and minority. Agreed to without objection.
12:28:23 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 June 16, 2015 at 11:02 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 565.
12:29:18 P.M. H. Res. 315 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 315 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
12:32:50 P.M. H. Res. 315 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 315.
1:21:45 P.M. H. Res. 315 The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:57:10 P.M. H. Res. 315 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 189 (Roll no. 366).
1:57:11 P.M. H. Res. 315 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:57:50 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:57:54 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:58:00 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of a proposed agreement for cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea concerning peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-43).
2:05:31 P.M. H.R. 2596 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 315. H.R. 2596 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
2:05:36 P.M. H.R. 2596 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2596 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Section 2 of the resolution provides that the motion to reconsider the vote on the question of concurring in the matter comprising the remainder of title II of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 may continue to be postponed through the legislative day of Thursday, July 30, 2015.
2:05:53 P.M. H.R. 2596 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 315 and Rule XVIII.
2:05:54 P.M. H.R. 2596 The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:06:07 P.M. H.R. 2596 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2596.
2:27:58 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Israel, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to provide a report to the congressional intelligence and defense committees on the trends related to tunnel use by our adversaries and an update on collaborative efforts with partner countries. The report is due 10 months after enactment and biennially for the next four years.
2:28:02 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel amendment no. 1.
2:35:55 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Israel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:36:29 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Israel, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to provide report to the congressional intelligence and defense committees on the cyber threat trends identified by the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, an assessment of collaborative efforts between federal agencies, and recommendations to improve those collaborative efforts.
2:36:32 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel amendment no. 2.
2:41:16 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Israel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:31 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Crowley, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-155 to allow the Director of National Intelligence to provide grants to Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education for the purpose of offering advanced foreign language programs deemed in the immediate interest of the intelligence community and for study abroad and cultural immersion programs.
2:41:33 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crowley amendment no. 3.
2:47:37 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Crowley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:05 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-155 to require report on intelligence sharing with members of the EU and NATO regarding the travel of foreign fighters to and from Iraq and Syria and an analysis of the challenges impeding coordinated intelligence efforts.
2:48:08 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment no. 4.
2:53:51 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:15 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, No. 5 printed in House Report 114-155 to restore a reporting requirement on the progress of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in implementing information-sharing principles.
2:54:19 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 5.
2:56:59 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:56 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, No. 6 printed in House Report 114-155 to strike four sections of the bill which add new restrictions to prevent the Administration from closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp.
2:57:58 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 6.
3:05:42 P.M. H.R. 2596 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Schiff amendment until a time to be announced.
3:06:34 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rooney (FL), No. 7 printed in House Report 114-155 to require a report detailing the Intelligence Community’s utilization of the National Science Foundation’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The report shall include a description of how each element of the Intelligence Community recruits CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program graduates, a description of processes available to expedite IC hiring and security clearance of CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program graduates, and any changes to legislative authorities needed to improve IC access to new graduates in cybersecurity and related fields.
3:06:36 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rooney amendment No. 7.
3:10:58 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Rooney (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:11:42 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Moulton, No. 8 printed in House Report 114-315 to require a report and briefing regarding the impacts on the intelligence community (IC) of the recently disclosed cyber breach at OPM. The report must analyze how the breach may negatively impact the IC–including personnel and operations–and best practices for data security in the IC that OPM should follow.
3:11:44 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moulton amendment No. 8.
3:14:27 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Moulton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:51 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, No. 9 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress on the funding of political parties and NGOs in former Soviet states by the Russian Federation and the security and intelligence services of the Russian Federation. The report shall be submitted in unclassified form and allows for a classified annex.
3:14:53 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 9.
3:18:34 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:04 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Farr, No. 10 printed in House Report 114-155 to require an ODNI report on continuous evaluation of security clearance.
3:19:06 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farr (CA) amendment No. 10.
3:22:45 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Farr amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:23:13 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Ms. Sinema, No. 11 printed in House Report 114-155 to express the sense of Congress that the Intelligence Community should dedicate necessary resources to defeating, the revenue mechanisms of the Islamic State. Amendment directs the DNI to submit a report on the strategy efforts, and resources of the Intelligence Community that are necessary to detect, deter, and degrade the revenue mechanisms of the Islamic State.
3:23:17 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sinema amendment No. 11.
3:29:25 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Sinema amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:57 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Crowley, No. 12 printed in House Report 114-155 to require a report from the DNI on possibilities for growing national security cooperation between the US, Israel, and India.
3:30:59 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crowley amendment No. 12.
3:35:13 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Crowley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:36:40 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wilson (SC), No. 13 printed in House Report 114-155 to direct the Director of National Intelligence to study how we measure cyber attacks and report to the relevant committees in both a classified and unclassified format.
3:36:42 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 13.
3:39:51 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Wilson (SC) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:18 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), No. 14 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on the nexus between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, how wildlife trafficking impacts U.S. national security, and key actors and facilitators of wildlife trafficking.
3:40:20 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 14.
3:47:05 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:48:29 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), No. 15 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report that represents the coordinated assessment of the intelligence community on how terrorists and terrorist organizations are using social media, the intelligence value of social media posts by terrorists and terrorist organizations, and the impact on the national security of the United States of the public availability of terrorist content on social media.
3:48:31 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 15.
3:52:13 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:25 P.M. H.R. 2596 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), No. 16 printed in House Report 114-155 to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a strategy to defeat ISIL and al-Qaeda.
3:52:27 P.M. H.R. 2596 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 16.
4:00:07 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:08 P.M. H.R. 2596 Mr. Nunes moved that the Committee rise.
4:01:23 P.M. H.R. 2596 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:35 P.M. H.R. 2596 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2596 as unfinished business.
4:02:23 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:00:42 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 16.
5:00:49 P.M. H.R. 2596 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2596 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
5:01:07 P.M. H.R. 2596 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:02:08 P.M. H.R. 2596 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:31:26 P.M. H.R. 2596 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 246 (Roll no. 367).
5:31:31 P.M. H.R. 2596 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2596.
5:32:21 P.M. H.R. 2596 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:32:36 P.M. H.R. 2596 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:34:17 P.M. H.R. 2596 Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).
5:34:43 P.M. H.R. 2596 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell 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 require the Director of National Intelligence to share with all appropriate federal agencies all information on new and constantly changing threats used by terrorists to evade airport screening and to update the terrorist watch list. Amendment also requires the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the heads of each element of the intelligence community, to prioritize efforts and dedicate sufficient resources to uncover and foil attempts to steal the private personal information of all Americans.
5:40:39 P.M. H.R. 2596 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:47:50 P.M. H.R. 2596 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 240 (Roll no. 368).
5:54:35 P.M. H.R. 2596 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 – 178 (Roll no. 369).
5:54:35 P.M. H.R. 2596 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:54:36 P.M. H.R. 2596 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2596.
5:55:34 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:07:25 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:33:25 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 319.
6:33:36 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:28:00 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:28:23 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:24 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 6/15 ~~ the House


demsVrepubThe Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, June 15, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1735, NDAA.

As a reminder, during Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator McConnell filed cloture on McCain substitute amendment #1463 and the underlying bill, H.R.1735, NDAA. The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to both H.R.1735 and the McCain substitute amendment is Monday at 4:00pm. If cloture is invoked, amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order post-cloture. If your senator has an amendment, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #131, Matthew McGuire, to be US Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Executive Calendar #132, Gentry Smith, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on the nominations in the order listed.

 Monday at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #131, Matthew McGuire, to be US Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (roll call vote expected)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #132, Gentry Smith, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions (voice vote expected)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #131, Matthew McGuire, to be US Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; confirmed: 62-24.

Legislative Business

Passed S.565, Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act.

Adopted S.Res.201, Juneteenth Independence Day.

Adopted S.Res.202, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Executive Business

Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #132, Gentry Smith, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions

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Last Floor Action:
 7:00:39 P.M. -H.R. 2559
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 365 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

Last Floor Action: 6/12
 3:14:38 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2015

12:00:16 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:22 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:24:31 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:42 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
2:00:53 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:44 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:47 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:19 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:03:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
4:03:10 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:03:20 P.M. H.R. 2131 Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2131 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, as the “J. Waties Waring Judicial Center”.”
4:03:43 P.M. H.R. 2131 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:03:47 P.M. H.R. 2131 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2131.
4:08:48 P.M. H.R. 2131 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:50 P.M. H.R. 2131 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:00 P.M. H.R. 2559 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2559 — “To designate the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway” in the State of Texas.”
4:09:17 P.M. H.R. 2559 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:19 P.M. H.R. 2559 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2559.
4:17:44 P.M. H.R. 2559 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:18:33 P.M. H. Res. 233 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 233 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iran should immediately release the three United States citizens that it holds, as well as provide all known information on any United States citizens that have disappeared within its borders.”
4:18:47 P.M. H. Res. 233 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:18:49 P.M. H. Res. 233 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 233.
4:54:44 P.M. H. Res. 233 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:55:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:05:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
5:06:02 P.M. H.R. 891 Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 891 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building”.”
5:06:51 P.M. H.R. 891 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:53 P.M. H.R. 891 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 891.
5:13:33 P.M. H.R. 891 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:35 P.M. H.R. 891 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:01 P.M. H.R. 1326 Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1326 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.”
5:14:13 P.M. H.R. 1326 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:16 P.M. H.R. 1326 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1326.
5:19:20 P.M. H.R. 1326 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:22 P.M. H.R. 1326 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:20:12 P.M. H.R. 1350 Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1350 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the “Herman Badillo Post Office Building”.”
5:20:36 P.M. H.R. 1350 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:38 P.M. H.R. 1350 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1350.
5:29:13 P.M. H.R. 1350 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:15 P.M. H.R. 1350 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:01 P.M. H.R. 728 Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 728 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Cedar Hill, Missouri, as the “Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office”.”
5:30:16 P.M. H.R. 728 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:17 P.M. H.R. 728 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 728.
5:34:31 P.M. H.R. 728 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:34:33 P.M. H.R. 728 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:45 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 15.
6:30:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:09 P.M. H. Res. 233 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 233 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iran should immediately release the three United States citizens that it holds, as well as provide all known information on any United States citizens that have disappeared within its borders.”
6:59:36 P.M. H. Res. 233 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 364).
7:00:22 P.M. H.R. 2559 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2559 — “To designate the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway” in the State of Texas.”
7:00:39 P.M. H.R. 2559 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 365 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

7:07:06 P.M. H.R. 2559 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 – 0 (Roll no. 365).
7:07:06 P.M. H.R. 2559 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:32 P.M. Ms. Granger filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2772.
7:08:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:22:42 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:44:00 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 315.
8:44:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:49:27 P.M. Mr. Russell moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:49:52 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:49:53 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 6/12 ~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, June 15, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1735, NDAA.

As a reminder, during Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator McConnell filed cloture on McCain substitute amendment #1463 and the underlying bill, H.R.1735, NDAA. The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to both H.R.1735 and the McCain substitute amendment is Monday at 4:00pm. If cloture is invoked, amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order post-cloture. If your senator has an amendment, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #131, Matthew McGuire, to be US Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Executive Calendar #132, Gentry Smith, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on the nominations in the order listed.

Monday at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #131, Matthew McGuire, to be US Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (roll call vote expected)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #132, Gentry Smith, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions (voice vote expected)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Burr amendment #1569, as modified (cyber security and background checks); not invoked: 56-40.

Legislative Business

Passed S.1568, Colorado VA

Passed H.R.615, Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act

Agreed to H.Con.Res.54, Pocket Constitution Reprinting

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nomination by voice vote:

Executive Calendar #145 Douglas J. Kramer, of Kansas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

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Last Floor Action:
 3:14:38 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
 9:44:08 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:00:22 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:27 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:42 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:01:53 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:17 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 615 amended, and S. 1568. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 54.
9:02:44 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.
9:18:11 A.M. H.R. 1314 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
9:18:27 A.M. H.R. 1314 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314. At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the question will be divided.
9:18:28 A.M. H.R. 1314 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on the Ryan (WI) motion to concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 were postponed.
9:44:08 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:55:17 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 12.
10:56:23 A.M. H.R. 1314 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the Ryan (WI) motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314.
11:45:00 A.M. H.R. 1314 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on the Ryan (WI) motion to concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 were postponed.
11:45:46 A.M. H.R. 644 Mr. Tiberi moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.
11:45:47 A.M. H.R. 644 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Tiberi motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title of H.R. 644 and concur in the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 644 with the amendment printed in part A of the House Report 114-146 modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report.
1:22:02 P.M. H.R. 644 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on the Tiberi motion to concur in Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 644 were postponed.
1:22:42 P.M. H.R. 1314 Considered as unfinished business.
1:22:43 P.M. H.R. 1314 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the Chair announced that the question of concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 would be divided into portions and the questions on each portion would be put as follows: (1) Concurring in that portion of the Senate amendment comprising title II (except section 212); and (2) concurring in that portion of the Senate amendment comprising the remaider of title II.
1:22:56 P.M. H.R. 1314 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:48:54 P.M. H.R. 1314 On motion to concur in portion of Senate adt comprising title II (except sec 212) Failed by recorded vote: 126 – 302 (Roll no. 361).
1:54:52 P.M. H.R. 1314 MOTION TO RECONSIDER – Mr. Boehner moved to reconsider the vote by which the portion of the Senate amendment comprising title II (except for section 212) was rejected. The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to reconsider until a time to be announced.
1:55:51 P.M. H.R. 1314 On motion to concur in portion of Senate amendment preceding title II Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 211 (Roll no. 362).
2:15:34 P.M. H.R. 644 On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 190 (Roll no. 363).
2:15:35 P.M. H.R. 644 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:43 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:16:11 P.M. Mr. Curbelo (FL) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, June 12, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
2:17:07 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:27:07 P.M. S. 1568 Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:27:07 P.M. S. 1568 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1568 — “To extend the authorization to carry out the replacement of the existing medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Denver, Colorado, to authorize transfers of amounts to carry out the replacement of such medical center, and for other purposes.”
2:28:17 P.M. S. 1568 On passage Passed without objection.
2:28:18 P.M. S. 1568 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:14:21 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:14:37 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:38 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate ~~~~~~~~~~ CONGRESS 6/11 ~~~~~~~~~~ the House

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1735.

As a reminder, during Wednesday’s session of the Senate, Senator McConnell filed cloture on McCain for Burr amendment #1569, as modified, (cyber-security) to McCain #1463 (substitute) to H.R.1735, NDAA. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on the second legislative day. That vote could occur as early as 1:00am on Friday, June 12.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the McCain for Burr amendment #1569, as modified, (cyber-security) to McCain #1463 (substitute) to H.R.1735, NDAA, is one hour prior to the cloture vote.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Burr amendment #1569, as modified (cyber security and background checks); not invoked: 56-40.

Legislative Business

Passed S.1568, Colorado VA

Passed H.R.615, Department of Homeland Security Interoperable Communications Act

Agreed to H.Con.Res.54, Pocket Constitution Reprinting

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nomination by voice vote:

Executive Calendar #145 Douglas J. Kramer, of Kansas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

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Last Floor Action:
 5:29:29 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
 10:56:07 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:05 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 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.
10:56:07 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 11.
12:00:30 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:34 P.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:01:57 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:20 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:02:21 P.M. H.R. 1295 UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Byrne asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of June 10, 2015, regarding consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1295, be modified by striking “printed” and inserting “submitted for printing”.
12:19:40 P.M. H.R. 2685 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2685 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
12:19:52 P.M. H.R. 2685 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:19:53 P.M. H.R. 2685 The Chair directed the Clerk to read the the last two lines of H.R. 2685.
12:20:42 P.M. H.R. 2685 Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
12:20:57 P.M. H.R. 2685 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:20:58 P.M. H.R. 2685 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2685 as unfinished business.
12:31:30 P.M. H.R. 1295 Pursuant to a previous special order Mr. Ryan(WI) moved to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.
12:33:33 P.M. H.R. 1295 DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan(WI) motion to agree to the Senate amendment to the title and agree to the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment No. 1 printed in the Congressional Record.
1:22:09 P.M. H.R. 1295 Pursuant to a previous order of the House the previous question was ordered without objection.
1:56:37 P.M. H.R. 1295 On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 – 32 (Roll no. 345).
1:56:38 P.M. H.R. 1295 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:54 P.M. H.R. 2685 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2685 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
1:57:06 P.M. H.R. 2685 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:01:32 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 231 (Roll no. 346).
2:04:46 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 270 (Roll no. 347).
2:08:43 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 264 (Roll no. 348).
2:11:53 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Sablan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 256 (Roll no. 349).
2:15:08 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 – 347 (Roll no. 350).
2:18:22 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 265 (Roll no. 351).
2:22:27 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 51 – 378 (Roll no. 352).
2:25:22 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 262 (Roll no. 353).
2:28:27 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 242 (Roll no. 354).
2:32:59 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 133 – 297 (Roll no. 355).
2:36:26 P.M. H.R. 2685 On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 – 174 (Roll no. 356).
2:36:33 P.M. H.R. 2685 Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
2:36:46 P.M. H.R. 2685 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:36:54 P.M. H.R. 2685 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2685.
2:37:31 P.M. H.R. 2685 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:38:33 P.M. H.R. 2685 Mr. Moulton moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
2:38:45 P.M. H.R. 2685 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moulton 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 increase the Army Operation and Maintenance account by a total of $2 million; increase the Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance account by $2 million; increase the Defense Health Programs account by $5 million; and offsets these increases with a $9 million reduction to the Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance account.
2:45:10 P.M. H.R. 2685 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:53:00 P.M. H.R. 2685 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 240 (Roll no. 357).
3:00:17 P.M. H.R. 2685 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 – 149 (Roll no. 358).
3:00:17 P.M. H.R. 2685 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:44 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 June 11, 2015 at 11:26 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 253.
3:02:27 P.M. H. Res. 305 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 305 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1314) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.”
3:05:40 P.M. H. Res. 305 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 305.
4:14:54 P.M. H. Res. 305 The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:51:14 P.M. H. Res. 305 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 212 (Roll no. 359).
4:51:15 P.M. H. Res. 305 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:58 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 360).
4:59:34 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:07:49 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:29:25 P.M. Mr. Sherman moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:29:28 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:29 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2015.

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