The Senate stands adjourned until the following dates and times to convene for pro forma session only with no business being conducted:

 

Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00pm (committee reporting day between 2:00 – 4:00pm); and

Thursday, May 28 at 8:30am.

 

When the Senate adjourns on May 28^th it will stand adjourned until 4:00pm on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act. Roll call votes are possible after 6:00pm during Sunday’s session.

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Last Floor Action: 5/26
3:05:16 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273.

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

3:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:40 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:00:59 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
3:01:40 P.M.		APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 273, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings stands approved.
3:02:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Amash to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:02:50 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 May 22, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1463 and H.R. 2496, without amendment.
3:03:25 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 May 26, 2015 at 9:54 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 802 and H.R. 2353, without amendment.
3:05:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2015.

 

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, May 22, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1314. All time during adjournment will count post cloture. Upon the use or yielding back of the post-cloture time, the Senate will vote in relation to any remaining pending amendments and on the Hatch substitute. If all time is used, the post-cloture debate on the Hatch substitute would expire at approximately 5:00pm tomorrow, Friday, May 22.

Upon disposition of the Hatch substitute, there would be a cloture vote on the underlying bill. If cloture is invoked on the underlying bill, there would be an additional 30 hours of post-cloture debate time, but no further amendments would be in order prior to a vote on passage of H.R.1314, as amended, if amended.

As a reminder, this morning Senator McConnell filed cloture on the motions to proceed to H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act, and S.1357, 2 month Patriot Act extension. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the USA Freedom Act would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday or upon disposition of the Trade bill, whichever is later.

Senator McConnell announced on the floor tonight that we will also consider a transportation bill before leaving for the Memorial Day recess

By a vote of 62-37, the Senate passed H.R.1314, as amended (Trade Act of 2015). Senator McConnell said that no agreement has been reached and as of right now the next vote will be at 1:00am. If that changes, another message will be sent.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

• Hatch-Wyden #1411to #1299, as modified (currency); Agreed to 70-29
• Portman-Stabenow SA #1299(currency manipulation); Not agreed to 48-51
• Warren SA #1327(investor state dispute); Not agreed to 39-60
• Brown SA #1251(docking); Not agreed to 47-52
• Flake SA #1243(strike TAA); Not agreed 36-62-1
• Hatch SA #1221(substitute); Agreed to 62-37
• Cloture on H.R.1314, as amended, if amended; Agreed to 61-38
• R.1314, as amended (Trade); Agreed to 62-37
• Cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act; Not agreed to 57-42
• Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1357, 2 month FISA extension; Not agreed to 45-54

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #89, H.R.2353 – 2 month highway extension

Passed Calendar #91, S.802 – Girls Count Act of 2015, with committee-reported amendment

 

Passed S.1463, to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the distance requirement for expanded availability of hospital care and medical services for veterans through the use of agreements with non-Department of Veterans Affairs entities.

Passed by voice vote H.R.2496, to extend the authorization for the replacement of the existing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, to make certain improvements in the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.156 – National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

Executive Calendar #83 Peter Levine to be Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense

Executive Calendar #126 Paul Folmsbee to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mali

Executive Calendar #128 Stafford Fitzgerald Haney to be Ambassador to Costa Rica

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Foreign Service

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Last Floor Action: 5/21
2:32:36 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk.

2:30:07 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.2:30:14 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:30:22 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:30:23 P.M. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 273, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings stands approved.2:32:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Polis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:32:36 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk.

2:32:37 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 May 22, 2015, at 9:43 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 261, S. 612 and S. 501.
2:33:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 26, 2015.

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Schedule for Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00am on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1314, the legislative vehicle for the Trade bill. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote on Hatch amendment #1221 (Trade substitute) to H.R.1314.

At 10:00am, there will be a cloture vote on the Hatch substitute amendment #1221. If cloture is not invoked, there would be a second vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the underlying bill, H.R.1314. If cloture is invoked on the substitute, there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate prior to a vote on the substitute.

Before we leave for the Memorial Day weekend, the Senate is expected consider legislation related to FISA/USA Freedom Act and the Highway extension.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.1314, Trade:

1. Hatch SA #1221 (substitute)
2. Flake SA #1243 (strike TAA)
3. Inhofe SA #1312, as modified (AGOA)
4. McCain SA #1226 (catfish)
5. Portman-Stabenow SA #1299 (currency manipulation)
6. Brown SA #1251 (docking)
7. Shaheen SA #1227 (small business)
8. Warren SA #1327 (investor state dispute)
9. Hatch #1411 to #1299, as modified (currency)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Hatch amendment #1221(substitute); invoked: 62-38.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #25, Jill Parish, of Utah, to be U.S. District Judge for the Utah; confirmed: 100-0.
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #26, Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr. Of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; confirmed: 100-0.

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.2353, Highway.

Passed H.R.1690 – Joseph F. Weis, Jr. United States Courthouse (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania)

Passed Calendar #64, S.261 – William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Passed Calendar #65, S.612 – George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Laredo, Texas)

Passed Calendar #81, S.501 – Navajo Water Rights

Adopted S.Res.168 – National Foster Care Month

Adopted S.Res.109 – acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii  who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific led to World War II.

Adopted the following resolutions, en bloc:

S.Res.185 – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

S.Res.186 – Public Works Week

S.Res.187 – Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #74, Patricia Cahill, of Missouri, to be Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
2. Executive Calendar#107, Mark Scarano, of New Hampshire, to be Federal Chairperson of the Northern Border Regional Commission

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent:

NAVY

#115 To be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) John D. Alexander

Rear Adm. (lh) Ronald A. Boxall

Rear Adm. (lh) Robert P. Burke

Rear Adm. (lh) Matthew J. Carter

Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher W. Grady

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael E. Jabaley, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Colin J. Kilrain

Rear Adm. (lh) Andrew L. Lewis

Rear Adm. (lh) DeWolfe H. Miller

Rear Adm. (lh) John P. Neagley

Rear Adm. (lh) Patrick A. Piercey

Rear Adm. (lh) Charles A. Richard

Rear Adm. (lh) Hugh D. Wetherald

Rear Adm. (lh) Ricky L. Williamson

#116  To be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

Capt. Eugene H. Black, III

Capt. Dell D. Bull

Capt. William D. Byrne, Jr.

Capt. Edward B. Cashman

Capt. Moises Deltoro, III

Capt. Stephen C. Evans

Capt. Gregory J. Fenton

Capt. John V. Fuller

Capt. Michael P. Holland

Capt. Hugh W. Howard, III

Capt. Jeffrey W. Hughes

Capt. Thomas E. Ishee

Capt. Stephen T. Koehler

Capt. Yancy B. Lindsey

Capt. Francis D. Morley

Capt. Cathal S. O’Connor

Capt. Jeffrey E. Trussler

Capt. William W. Wheeler, III

AIR FORCE

#117 Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren – to be Lieutenant General

MARINE CORP

#118 Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana – to be Lieutenant General

ARMY

#119 Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers – to be Major General

NAVY

#120 Rear Adm. John N. Christenson – to be Vice Admiral

#121 Capt. Shoshana S. Chatfield – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

#122 Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, III – to be Vice Admiral

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

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Last Floor Action:
3:05:18 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
11:48:50 A.M. -H.R. 2262
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Edwards Part A amendment No. 7.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dold to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:46 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 21, 2015 at 9:39 a.m.: That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 47, without amendment.
10:03:10 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
10:17:32 A.M.	H.R. 2262	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 273. H.R. 2262 — “To facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and for other purposes.”
10:17:37 A.M.	H.R. 2262	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2262 and H.R. 880. In addition, the resolution provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.
10:18:09 A.M.	H.R. 2262	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 273 and Rule XVIII.
10:18:11 A.M.	H.R. 2262	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:18:23 A.M.	H.R. 2262	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2262.
11:24:43 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to make technical corrections and requires a GAO report on state and municipal spaceports in the existing indemnification regime.
11:26:00 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) Part A amendment No. 1.
11:28:03 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:37 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to broaden the coverage of experimental permits to include suborbital launch vehicles to allow for non-revenue testing.
11:29:12 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva Part A amendment No. 2.
11:31:20 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:31:39 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, An amenmdment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to create an independent study regarding indemnification for spaceflight participants including options, unintended consequences, and potential costs.
11:32:32 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher Part A amendment No. 3.
11:35:56 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:36:35 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to ensure the Orbital Traffic Management study includes input from nonprofit organizations that conduct research in space traffic and orbital activities.
11:37:10 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) Part A amendment No. 4.
11:39:14 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:39:44 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to facilitate outreach to minority- and women-owned businesses on business opportunities in the commercial space industry.
11:40:34 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 5.
11:43:48 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:44:06 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to facilitates the participation of HBCU, Hispanic Serving Institutions; National Indian institutions, in fellowships, work-study and employment opportunities in the emerging commercial space industry.
11:45:08 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 6.
11:47:46 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:48:16 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to substitute the text of S. 1297.
11:48:50 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Edwards Part A amendment No. 7.

12:34:24 P.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 236 (Roll no. 261).
12:34:41 P.M.	H.R. 2262	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2262.
12:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 2262	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:44:32 P.M.	H.R. 2262	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 – 133 (Roll no. 262).
12:44:33 P.M.	H.R. 2262	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:44:36 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 274 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.”
12:53:04 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 174 (Roll no. 263).
12:53:05 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:54:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman. Pursuant to section 3307 and 3315(b) of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider 2 building project survey resolutions and 1 resolution that amends a resolution approved by the Committee on Feb. 12, 2015, and which was included in the General Services Administration’s FY 2015 Capital Investment Leasing programs. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastucture on May 20, 2015 are enclosed. Referred to Appropriations.
12:55:35 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:25:23 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:25:40 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2496 — “To extend the authorization for the replacement of the existing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, to make certain improvements in the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 2496	On passage Passed without objection.
1:27:44 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:28:02 P.M.		HOUR OF MEETING – Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 22. Agreed to without objection.
1:28:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:00:00 P.M.		Mr. Mooney (WV) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on May 22. Agreed to without objection.
3:00:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
3:05:02 P.M.		Mr. Beyer moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:05:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:05:18 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1314 the legislative vehicle for trade legislation.

As a reminder, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Hatch amendment #1221 (substitute) and on the underlying bill. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will be 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday. There is a 1:00pm filing deadline tomorrow, Wednesday, for all first-degree amendments.

WRAP UP

Legislative Business

H.Con.Res.47, to correct the enrollment of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

The Senate began the Rule 14 process to place on the Calendar of Business H.R.2353, 2 month highway extension.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:01:09 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
10:41:54 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

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

10:00:01 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:05 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl L. “Buddy” Carter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:09 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.
10:41:54 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
12:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Minister Michael Greene, Lehman Avenue Church of Christ, Bowling Greene, Kentucky
12:02:03 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:06 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kuster to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:07 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.
12:45:21 P.M.	H. Res. 273	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 273 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 880) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.”
12:50:34 P.M.	H. Res. 273	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 273.
1:50:59 P.M.	H. Res. 273	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 183 (Roll no. 250).
1:51:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for those affected by the tragic train derailment in Philadephia, Pennsylvania.
2:03:27 P.M.	H. Res. 273	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 185 (Roll no. 251).
2:03:28 P.M.	H. Res. 273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:43 P.M.	H.R. 880	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 273. H.R. 880 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit.”
2:03:48 P.M.	H.R. 880	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2262 and H.R. 880. In addition, the resolution provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.
2:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 880	ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Ryan (WI) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 880 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20.
2:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 880	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 880.
3:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 880	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 880	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
3:09:57 P.M.	H.R. 880	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neal 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 extend the research and development tax credit for two years, through December 31, 2016.
3:17:45 P.M.	H.R. 880	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:17:54 P.M.	H.R. 880	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Neal motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Neal demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to the order of the House of today, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 1806	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 271. H.R. 1806 — “To provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.”
3:18:55 P.M.	H.R. 1806	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 271 and Rule XVIII.
3:18:56 P.M.	H.R. 1806	The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:19:02 P.M.	H.R. 1806	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1806.
4:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), No. 1 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to make technical corrections.
4:08:47 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) part A amendment No. 1.
4:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:49 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., No. 2 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to strike section 106 of the bill.
4:12:52 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment part A amendment No. 2.
4:25:33 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Foster demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, No. 3 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to create state and regional workshops to train K-12 teachers in science and technology project-based learning to provide instruction in initiating robotics and other STEM competition team development programs; and leverage the collaboration among higher education, businesses, and local private as well as public education agencies to support STEM efforts at schools located in areas with 1 percent or more above the national unemployment rate.
4:26:15 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee part A amendment No. 3.
4:30:54 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, No. 4 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to instruct NSF’s I-Corps to support and invest in female entrepreneurs.
4:31:25 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty part A amendment No. 4.
4:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:38:49 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Crowley, No. 5 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to require the National Science Foundation to establish a STEM grant program for Hispanic-serving institutions as authorized in the America COMPETES Act of 2007.
4:38:51 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crowley part A amendment No. 5.
4:46:01 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Crowley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:47:23 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith, No. 6 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to provide for the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader to appoint members to congressionally created advisory boards.
4:47:26 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith part A amendment No. 6.
4:56:15 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), No. 7 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to increase the authorized funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership by $5 million, while decreasing the authorized funding level for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $5 million.
4:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) part A amendment No. 7.
5:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Kelly (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:07:39 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, No. 8 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to eliminate additional DOE reporting requirements and restrictions on sound scientific processes to independently verify scientific results.
5:07:41 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal part A amendment No. 8.
5:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:17:14 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, No. 9 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to authorize the Energy Innovation Hubs Program within the Department of Energy.
5:17:17 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson part A amendment No. 9.
5:19:57 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:20 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, No. 10 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to allow the Department of Energy to continue partnering with the Department of Defense to produce biofuels for the military.
5:20:22 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici part A amendment No. 10.
5:30:43 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bonamici demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:31:42 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, No. 11 printed in part A of House Report 114-120 to remove `reductions of energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases’ from goals of ARPA-E.
5:31:46 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer part A amendment No. 11.
5:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:40:43 P.M.	H.R. 1806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., No. 12 printed in Part A of House Report 114-120 to provide for sustained growth and sensible policies across the scientific agencies, in keeping with the goals of the original Competes legislation.
5:41:14 P.M.	H.R. 1806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson substitute amendment part A amendment No. 12.
5:58:33 P.M.	H.R. 1806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:58:54 P.M.	H.R. 1806	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:28:49 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 243 (Roll no. 252).
6:32:39 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Griffith amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 253).
6:36:26 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 236 (Roll no. 254).
6:41:44 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 215 (Roll no. 255).
6:46:02 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 256).
6:49:42 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 239 (Roll no. 257).
6:49:50 P.M.	H.R. 1806	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1806.
6:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 1806	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:51:27 P.M.	H.R. 1806	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.
6:59:35 P.M.	H.R. 1806	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 – 205 (Roll no. 258).
6:59:36 P.M.	H.R. 1806	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:59 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of our service men and women who were on the U.S. military helicopter in Nepal.
7:10:46 P.M.	H.R. 880	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 240 (Roll no. 259).
7:17:58 P.M.	H.R. 880	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 – 145 (Roll no. 260).
7:17:59 P.M.	H.R. 880	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:07 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 274 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.”
7:20:32 P.M.	H. Res. 274	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 274.
7:59:01 P.M.	H. Res. 274	The previous question was ordered without objection.
7:59:12 P.M.	H. Res. 274	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that they ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
7:59:58 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:02:50 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House proceeded with Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business.
8:29:00 P.M.		Mr. Hice, Jody B. asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 21. Agreed to without objection.
8:30:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:46:55 P.M.		INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE AND A RTS DEVELOPMENT-Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4412, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of NM.
8:47:11 P.M.		COMMISSION ON CARE – Pursuant to sec. 202(a) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-146), and the order of the House of Jan. 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. David P. Blom, Columbus, OH; Mr. Darin Selnick, Oceanside, CA; and Dr. Toby Cosgrove, Cleveland, OH.
8:48:00 P.M.		MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of CA, Mr. Gene Green of TX, Mr. Polis, Ms. Jackson Lee and Mrs. Torres.
8:49:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:20:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.
10:00:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 47	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 47 — “To correct the enrollment of S. 178.”
10:00:29 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 47	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:00:35 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 47	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:01:01 P.M.		Mr. Poe (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:01:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:01:09 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with the time equally divided and with the Democrats controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1314.

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

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.2252, to clarify the effective date of certain provisions of the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Adopted S.Res.181, designating May 19, 2015, as “National Schizencephaly Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.182, expressing the sense of the Senate that Defense laboratories have been, and continue to be, on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of May 14, 2015, as the “Department of Defense Laboratory Day”.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:37:00 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

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

10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:44 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.
10:37:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
12:00:45 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gregory Goethals, S.J., Loyola High School, Los Angeles, California.
12:02:03 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:05 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.
12:02:23 P.M.		INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Mr. Becerra for the purpose of introducing today’s Guest Chaplain.
12:04:08 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Tom Emmer. Mr. Emmer (MN) submitted his resignation from the Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:08 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Patrick Meehan. Mr. Meehan submitted his resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:56 P.M.	H. Res. 272	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 272 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:05:31 P.M.	H. Res. 272	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:05:34 P.M.	H. Res. 272	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which the Chair announced would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:32:02 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 Deputy Clerk notified the House that he had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 19, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 43.
12:33:09 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 Deputy Clerk notified the House that he had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 19, 2015 at 11:27 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2252.
12:33:27 P.M.	H. Res. 271	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 271 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1806) to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2353) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
12:38:16 P.M.	H. Res. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 271.
1:33:06 P.M.	H. Res. 271	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:00:49 P.M.	H. Res. 271	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 243).
2:00:50 P.M.	H. Res. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:52 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished question was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 178 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:01:30 P.M.	S. 178	Considered as unfinished business. S. 178 — “To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.”
2:08:35 P.M.	S. 178	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 244).
2:08:35 P.M.	S. 178	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:16 P.M.		ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 2353 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection
2:10:22 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 271. H.R. 2353 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
2:10:27 P.M.	H.R. 2353	The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1806, H.R. 2250, and H.R. 2353.
2:11:13 P.M.	H.R. 2353	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2353.
3:01:12 P.M.	H.R. 2353	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Ms. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
3:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 2353	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 adding the following new Subtitle E-Passenger Rail Positive Train Control Funding pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
3:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 2353	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:10:48 P.M.	H.R. 2353	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Esty motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to the order of the House of today, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:16:03 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to the stablization of Iraq will continue in effect beyond May 22, 2015 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-40).
3:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 2250	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 271. H.R. 2250 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
3:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 2250	The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1806, H.R. 2250, and H.R. 2353.
3:17:12 P.M.	H.R. 2250	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 271 and Rule XVIII.
3:17:13 P.M.	H.R. 2250	The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl L. “Buddy” Carter to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2250	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2250.
3:55:42 P.M.	H.R. 2250	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ratcliffe, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-120 to zero out $5,700,000 in funding for the Open World Leadership Center and applies the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:55:43 P.M.	H.R. 2250	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ratcliffe Part B amendment No. 1.
4:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 2250	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ratcliffe amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:09:59 P.M.	H.R. 2250	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-120 to prohibit any funds for delivering printed copies of the Congressional Pictorial Directory.
4:11:30 P.M.	H.R. 2250	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores Part B amendment No. 2.
4:18:54 P.M.	H.R. 2250	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:06 P.M.	H.R. 2250	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-120 to provide for a one percent across the board cut. Exempts Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, and the Sergeant at Arms.
4:20:02 P.M.	H.R. 2250	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn Part B amendment No. 3.
4:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 2250	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:01:52 P.M.	H.R. 2250	On agreeing to the Ratcliffe amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 199 (Roll no. 245).
5:08:11 P.M.	H.R. 2250	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 250 (Roll no. 246).
5:08:40 P.M.	H.R. 2250	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2250.
5:09:08 P.M.	H.R. 2250	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 2250	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 2250	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 357 – 67 (Roll no. 247).
5:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 2250	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:42 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2353 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
5:24:39 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 – 241 (Roll no. 248).
5:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 387 – 35, 1 Present (Roll no. 249).
5:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:33:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:35:10 P.M.	H.R. 874	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 874 — “To amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 to improve the high-end computing research and development program of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.”
5:35:35 P.M.	H.R. 874	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:35:37 P.M.	H.R. 874	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 874.
5:46:41 P.M.	H.R. 874	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:46:44 P.M.	H.R. 874	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:58 P.M.	H.R. 1162	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1162 — “To make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980.”
5:47:25 P.M.	H.R. 1162	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:47:26 P.M.	H.R. 1162	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1162.
5:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 1162	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:57:53 P.M.	H.R. 1162	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 1119	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1119 — “To improve the efficiency of Federal research and development, and for other purposes.”
5:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 1119	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:58:27 P.M.	H.R. 1119	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1119.
6:06:44 P.M.	H.R. 1119	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 1119	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 1156	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1156 — “To authorize the establishment of a body under the National Science and Technology Council to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation opportunities.”
6:08:02 P.M.	H.R. 1156	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:04 P.M.	H.R. 1156	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1156.
6:14:47 P.M.	H.R. 1156	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:14:52 P.M.	H.R. 1156	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:54 P.M.	H.R. 1156	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:15:09 P.M.	H.R. 1561	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1561 — “To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, to expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.”
6:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 1561	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:15:23 P.M.	H.R. 1561	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1561.
6:32:53 P.M.	H.R. 1561	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:32:55 P.M.	H.R. 1561	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1158 — “To improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, facilitate public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.”
6:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 1158	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1158.
6:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 1158	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 1158	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:37 P.M.		Mr. Stivers filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 273 and H. Res. 274.
6:53:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:56:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:09:03 P.M.		Mr. McNerney moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:09:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:09:14 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2015.

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