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the Senate CONGRESS 4/27 the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1191, the Iran Congressional Review Act. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar # 75, the nomination of Dava J. Newman, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Administrator of NASA. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would occur at 5:30pm.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #75, the nomination of Dava J. Newman, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Administrator of NASA; confirmed: 87-0.

Legislative Business

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
2:55:12 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on April 27, 2015.

8:00:10 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
8:00:21 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
8:00:44 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Daniel Coughlin, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
8:01:39 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
8:01:44 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
8:02:45 P.M. The House received a communication from Kelli Ripp. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Kelli Ripp notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that after consultation with counsel, she would make the determination required by the rule.
8:02:50 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 April 27, 2015 at 10:11 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 21, H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res. 3.
8:03:13 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 28, 2015.

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the Senate CONGRESS 4/23 the House


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WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #21, Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; invoked: 66-34.
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #21, Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General; confirmed: 56-43.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.149, recognizing the importance and inspiration of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Adopted S.Res.150, expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic and government education programs in schools in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.151, supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Agreed to S.Con.Res.3, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.21, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.25, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action: 4/23
2:55:12 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on April 27, 2015.

9:00:35 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:50 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:07 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Terry Ribble, Grace Bible Church, Dunmore, Pennsylvania
9:02:15 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Wasserman Schultz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:35 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.
9:14:23 A.M. H.R. 1731 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 212. H.R. 1731 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes.”
9:14:28 A.M. H.R. 1731 Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Debate for both bills shall not exceed one hour. After general debate, both bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against the bills and amendments are waived. Only amendments printed in the report from the committee on rules are in order.
9:15:46 A.M. H.R. 1731 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 212 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:47 A.M. H.R. 1731 The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:15:55 A.M. H.R. 1731 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1731.
9:15:56 A.M. H.R. 1731 The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
9:16:56 A.M. H.R. 1731 Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.
9:43:07 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 178.
9:59:42 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. McCaul, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to make technical corrections and further clarifies the provisions of the bill.
10:00:24 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul part B amendment No. 1.
10:03:42 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the McCaul amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:05:09 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ratcliffe, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to amend Section 226 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by refining the definition of cyber “incident” to explicitly restrict information sharing to incidents that are directly related to protecting information systems.
10:06:25 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ratcliffe part B amendment No. 2.
10:08:56 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Ratcliffe amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09:32 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to clarify that the term “cybersecurity risk” does not apply to actions solely involving violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements.
10:09:33 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin part B amendment No. 3.
10:16:33 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10:16:50 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to ensure that federal agencies supporting cybersecurity efforts of private sector entities remain current on innovation; industry adoption of new technologies; and industry best practices as they relate to industrial control systems.
10:17:36 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee part B amendment no. 4.
10:23:16 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:23:37 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to make self-assessment tools available to small and medium-sized businesses to determine their level of cybersecurity readiness.
10:24:24 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) part B amendment no. 5.
10:28:10 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:28:23 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to codify the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) made up of university partners and other stakeholders who proactively coordinate to assist state and local officials in cyber security preparation and prevention of cyber attacks.
10:29:36 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) part B amendment no. 6.
10:33:44 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:59 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hurd (TX), numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to authorize the existing Einstein 3A (E3A) program.
10:34:42 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurd part B amendment no. 7.
10:38:11 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Hurd (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:38:26 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to sunset the provisions of the bill after 7 years.
10:38:59 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney(SC) part B amendment No. 8.
10:46:03 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:46:25 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress containing assessments of risks and shortfalls along with recommendations regarding cybersecurity at most at risk ports.
10:47:50 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hahn part B amendment No. 9.
10:50:59 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:24 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to provide for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to Congress 5 years after enactment to assess the impact of this act on privacy and civil liberties.
10:51:54 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee part B amendment No. 10.
10:54:54 A.M. H.R. 1731 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee part B amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:55:22 A.M. H.R. 1731 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 114-88 to require a report to Congress on the best means for aligning federally funded cybersecurity research and development with private sector efforts to protect privacy and civil liberties while assuring security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure.
10:56:12 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee part B amendment No. 11.
10:58:38 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:31:09 A.M. H.R. 1731 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 405 – 8 (Roll no. 171).
11:31:25 A.M. H.R. 1731 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1731.
11:32:31 A.M. H.R. 1731 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:32:46 A.M. H.R. 1731 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:33:54 A.M. H.R. 1731 Mr. Israel moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security.
11:36:25 A.M. H.R. 1731 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel motion to recommit H.R. 1731 with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures in the following areas: (1) the security of critical infrastructure, including the electrical grid, nuclear power plants, oil and gas pipelines, financial services, and transportation systems; (2) the protection of intellectual property of U.S. corporations, including small and medium sized businesses; and (3) the privacy and property rights of at-risk Americans, including medical records. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
11:45:17 A.M. H.R. 1731 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:54:46 A.M. H.R. 1731 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 238 (Roll no. 172).
12:04:43 P.M. H.R. 1731 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 355 – 63 (Roll no. 173).
12:04:44 P.M. H.R. 1731 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:18 P.M. H.R. 1731 ENGROSSMENT INSTRUCTION – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, in the engrossment of H.R. 1560, the text of H.R. 1731 as passed by the House is appended to the end of H.R. 1560 as new matter.
12:05:24 P.M. H.R. 1731 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 212, H.R. 1731 is laid on the table.
12:06:46 P.M. H.R. 637 COSPONSOR AUTHORITY – Mr. Paulsen asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 637, a bill originally introduced by Rep. Schock of Illinois, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
12:07:45 P.M. COLLOQUY ON UPCOMING SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Rep. Hoyer for one minute to yield to Rep. McCarthy (CA)for the purpose of discussing the schedule for the House in the upcoming week.
12:25:50 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, Apr. 23, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 27, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
12:25:51 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
12:26:37 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:35:53 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:55:03 P.M. Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:55:11 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:55:12 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on April 27, 2015.

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the Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 4/17 ~~~ the House


demsVrepubThe Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #24, George C. Hanks, Jr., of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided and upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm) the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination.

As a reminder, during Thursday’s session, the Senate reached an agreement that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, with concurrence of the Democratic Leader, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to Calendar #54, S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.

Monday, April 20 at 5:30pm—1 roll call vote

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #24, George C. Hanks Jr., of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

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Last Floor Action:
10:33:02 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 20, 2015.

10:30:39 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:30:53 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles W. Boustany Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:31:08 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:32:19 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:32:27 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:33:02 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 20, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, with the time equally divided until 11:00am. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Cornyn amendment #1120 is 10:30am. By rule, the cloture vote on the Cornyn amendment will begin at approximately 11:00am (1 hour after the Senate convenes including Leader remarks).

At 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS, and Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, to be Chairman of National Indian Gaming Commission.

Approximately 11:00am—1 roll call vote

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on the Cornyn amendment #1120 to S.178

Approximately 2:00pm—1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (voice vote expected)

The cloture vote on Cornyn amendment #1120 has been vitiated. As a result, there will not be a vote at 11:00am. Discussions on the Trafficking bill continue. The next vote will occur at 2:00pm.

Approximately 2:00pm—1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (voice vote expected)

2:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Russell C. Deyo to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

Confirmed: 95-2

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS; confirmed: 95-2.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.137, 70th anniversary of Roosevelt University.

Adopted S.Res.138, Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey Team.

Adopted S.Res.139, 20th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business the following bills, en bloc:

H.R.636, H.R.644, H.R.1295, H.R.1314, and S.984.

Executive Business

Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

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Last Floor Action:
2:19:51 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on April 17, 2015.

9:00:31 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:35 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:01 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:02 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Collins of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:20 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:57 A.M. ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Smith (NE) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 1105 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
9:16:03 A.M. H.R. 1105 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. H.R. 1105 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.”
9:16:08 A.M. H.R. 1105 This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 622, H.R. 1105, and H.R. 1195.
9:16:45 A.M. H.R. 1105 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1105.
10:33:34 A.M. H.R. 1105 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:33:51 A.M. H.R. 1105 Mr. Nolan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
10:35:09 A.M. H.R. 1105 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section at the end of the bill titled Benefits Disallowed in Cases of Gift and Estate Tax Evasion. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
10:43:28 A.M. H.R. 1105 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:43:40 A.M. H.R. 1105 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan 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.
10:44:33 A.M. H.R. 622 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. H.R. 622 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.”
10:44:38 A.M. H.R. 622 This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 622, H.R. 1105, and H.R. 1195.
10:45:24 A.M. H.R. 622 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 622.
11:05:10 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate disagreed to the House amendment, agreed to a request for conference, and appointed conferees to S. Con. Res. 11
11:05:23 A.M. H.R. 622 DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 622.
11:07:30 A.M. H.R. 622 Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
11:08:11 A.M. H.R. 622 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike section 2 of the bill and replace it with a new section prohibiting an increase in the deficit or a delay or weakening of efforts to adopt a permanent extension of the election to deduct State and local sales taxes so long as such an extension is accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner. The amendment also adds a section to extend the deduction of state and local general sales tax for one year. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
11:15:45 A.M. H.R. 622 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:46:48 A.M. H.R. 622 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 158).
11:55:44 A.M. H.R. 622 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 152 (Roll no. 159).
11:55:45 A.M. H.R. 622 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:56:07 A.M. H.R. 1105 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1105 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.”
12:03:08 P.M. H.R. 1105 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 – 232 (Roll no. 160).
12:11:38 P.M. H.R. 1105 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 161).
12:11:38 P.M. H.R. 1105 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:12:40 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House of her reappointment of Dr. Sharon Leon, Fairfax, VA, as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:16:07 P.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Representative Hoyer for the purpose of yielding to Representative McCarthy for discussion of the House schedule for the upcoming week.
12:37:27 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:48:48 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:13:22 P.M. Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on April 17. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:44 P.M. Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 20, 2015, and that the order of the House of Jan. 6, 2015, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:49 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
1:46:20 P.M. CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Huizenga of MI.
1:46:30 P.M. The House received a communication from Gabriela Marquez, District Director for the Hon. Tony Carden as. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Marquez notified the House that she has received a grand jury subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel regarding the subpoena, she will make determinations required under Rule VIII.
1:47:16 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has resumed Special Order speeches.
2:19:39 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:19:50 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:51 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on April 17, 2015.

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redpeacesignThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, April 15, 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, we expect the Republicans will move to go to conference on the Senate budget resolution. Once the compound motion to go to conference is made, there  would be 1 hour for debate on the motion. We expect a roll call vote on the compound motion to go to conference on the budget resolution in the 11:45am range. There would then be up to an additional 9 hours for debate equally divided (1 of the 10 statutory hours would have been used prior to the vote). Upon the use or yielding back of time, motions to instruct conferees would be in order. Therefore, we expect a mini vote-a-rama (hopefully only in the 9 to low double digit vote range) in the late afternoon or early evening (depending on how much debate time is required—maybe in the 5pm range).

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:00pm for the bipartisan luncheon. At 2:49pm, the Senate will observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

As a reminder, this evening, following passage of H.R.2, the Senate resumed consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015. Senator Portman withdrew his pending amendments (SA #271 and SA #270) and the Vitter second degree SA #284 fell. Senator McConnell then offered Cornyn amendment #1120 (Hyde) and filed cloture on the Cornyn amendment. The Cornyn amendment #1120 is now the only pending amendment to the bill. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday, April 16. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the Cornyn amendment is 1 hour prior to the cloture vote.

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Last Floor Action:
3:27:20 P.M. -H.R. 1563
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1563.

10:00:25 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:31 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 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.
10:32:19 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:22 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 15.
12:00:58 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Kenny Gooden, Union Grove Baptist Church, Yadkinville, North Carolina.
12:02:35 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:50 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Costa to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:33 P.M. INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Representative Foxx for the purpose of introducing today’s Guest Chaplain.
12:04:50 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 April 15, 2015 at 8:34 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2 without amendment.
12:05:08 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 April 15, 2015 at 11:46 a.m.: That the Senate had agreed to H. Con. Res. 9 without amendment.
12:05:22 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.
12:41:04 P.M. H. Res. 200 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 200 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 622) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards, and for other purposes.”
12:45:10 P.M. H. Res. 200 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 200.
1:40:46 P.M. H. Res. 200 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 200, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:42:23 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:43:30 P.M. H.R. 1058 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1058 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that a duty of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is to ensure that Internal Revenue Service employees are familiar with and act in accord with certain taxpayer rights.”
1:43:51 P.M. H.R. 1058 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:43:53 P.M. H.R. 1058 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.
1:56:49 P.M. H.R. 1058 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:53 P.M. H.R. 1058 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:57:22 P.M. H.R. 1152 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1152 — “To prohibit officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service from using personal email accounts to conduct official business.”
1:57:41 P.M. H.R. 1152 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:57:46 P.M. H.R. 1152 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1152.
2:06:54 P.M. H.R. 1152 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:06:56 P.M. H.R. 1152 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:07:11 P.M. H.R. 1026 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1026 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the release of information regarding the status of certain investigations.”
2:07:23 P.M. H.R. 1026 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:07:25 P.M. H.R. 1026 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1026.
2:23:12 P.M. H.R. 1026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:23:14 P.M. H.R. 1026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:25 P.M. H.R. 1314 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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.”
2:23:41 P.M. H.R. 1314 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:23:42 P.M. H.R. 1314 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1314.
2:32:58 P.M. H.R. 1314 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:59 P.M. H.R. 1314 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:29 P.M. H.R. 1295 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1295 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for making determinations with respect to whether organizations are exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(4) of such Code.”
2:33:42 P.M. H.R. 1295 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:33:43 P.M. H.R. 1295 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1295.
2:43:28 P.M. H.R. 1295 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:43:29 P.M. H.R. 1295 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:40 P.M. H.R. 709 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 709 — “To provide for the termination of employment of employees of the Internal Revenue Service who take certain official actions for political purposes.”
2:43:51 P.M. H.R. 709 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:43:52 P.M. H.R. 709 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 709.
3:00:07 P.M. H.R. 709 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:00:08 P.M. H.R. 709 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:22 P.M. H.R. 1104 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1104 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction from the gift tax for gifts made to certain exempt organizations.”
3:00:36 P.M. H.R. 1104 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:37 P.M. H.R. 1104 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1104.
3:13:57 P.M. H.R. 1104 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:04 P.M. H.R. 1104 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:14:35 P.M. H.R. 1562 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1562 — “To prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee has no seriously delinquent tax debts, and for other purposes.”
3:14:48 P.M. H.R. 1562 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:14:49 P.M. H.R. 1562 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1562.
3:26:41 P.M. H.R. 1562 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.
3:27:07 P.M. H.R. 1563 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1563 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment, and for other purposes.”
3:27:18 P.M. H.R. 1563 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:20 P.M. H.R. 1563 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1563.

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