The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 10:30 until 11:30am to allow for the all senators briefing and will recess again from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly conference meetings.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider H.R.2, Medicare Access (SGR) and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, tonight. Under the order, at 7:10pm today, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.2, which was received from the House, and the only amendments in order be the following:

 

Cornyn #1114 (repeal individual mandate);

Bennet #1115 (4 years of CHIP);

Lee #1116 (motion to strike exclusion from PAYGO requirements);

Murray #1117 (women’s health);

Cotton #1118 (fee schedule); and

Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps).

 

Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed, that all amendments except the Lee and Cotton amendments be subject to a 60 vote affirmative threshold for adoption, the bill then be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended. Further, there will be two minutes equally divided between the votes. All votes after the first will be ten minutes in length.

 

1. Cornyn #1114 (repeal individual mandate) (60-vote threshold)
2. Bennet #1115 (4 years of CHIP) (60-vote threshold)
3. Lee #1116 (motion to strike exclusion from PAYGO requirements) (majority vote threshold)
4. Murray #1117 (women’s health) (60-vote threshold)
5. Cotton #1118 (fee schedule) (majority vote threshold)
6. Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold)
7. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
8. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

7:12pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Cornyn #1114 (repeal individual mandate) (60-vote threshold).

 

Next:

1. Bennet #1115 (4 years of CHIP) (60-vote threshold)
2. Lee #1116 (motion to strike exclusion from PAYGO requirements) (majority vote threshold)
3. Murray #1117 (women’s health) (60-vote threshold)
4. Cotton #1118 (fee schedule) (majority vote threshold)
5. Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold)
6. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
7. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

The Cornyn amendment #1114 (repeal individual mandate) was not agreed to by a vote of 54-45.

Senator Hatch raised a budget point of order with respect to the Bennet amendment #1115 (4 years of CHIP). We expect Republicans to raise budget points of order against the Democratic amendments; therefore, we expect there to be motion to waive the budget act votes with respect to the remaining Democratic amendments.

At 7:41pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Bennet motion to waive the budget act with respect to Bennet amendment #1115;

Not Agreed to: 50-50

 

Not Waived: 50-50.

8:00pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Lee amendment #1116 (strike PAYGO exemption reimbursement);

Not Agreed To: 42-58

Next:

1. Murray #1117 (women’s health) (60-vote threshold) [motion to waive vote expected]
2. Cotton #1118 (fee schedule) (majority vote threshold)
3. Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold) [motion to waive vote expected]
4. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
5. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

8:17pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Murray motion to waive budget points of order with respect to Murray amendment #1117 (women’s health) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 43-57

Next:

1. Cotton #1118 (fee schedule) (majority vote threshold)
   Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold) [motion to waive vote expected]
2. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
3. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

8:34pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Cotton amendment #1118 (fee schedule);

Not Agreed To: 11-89

 

Next:

1. Cardin #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold) [motion to waive vote expected]
2. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
3. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

Senator Hatch raised a point of order against Cardin amendment #1119. Senator Cardin then moved to waive the applicable points of order.

At 8:51pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Cardin motion to waive Cardin SA #1119 (repeal of therapy caps (60-vote threshold)

Not Waived: 58-42

Next:

1. Motion to waive applicable budget points of order (60-vote threshold)
2. Passage of H.R.2, as amended, if amended (majority vote threshold)

Senator Sessions raised a budget point of order against H.R.2. Then, Senator Hatch moved to waive the point of order.

 

At 9:11pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Hatch motion to waive the budget point of order against H.R.2, Medicare Access (SGR) and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015;

Waived: 71-29

The point of order was not sustained.

Next: passage of H.R.2, Medicare Access (SGR) and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.

At 9:33pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.2, Medicare Access (SGR) and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015;

Passed: 92-8

Following passage of H.R.2, the Senate resumed consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015. Then, 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 filling deadline for second degree amendments to the Cornyn amendment is 1 hour prior to the cloture vote

Tomorrow we anticipate 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-votearama (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 12:30pm until 2:00pm for the bipartisan luncheon.

Tomorrow we anticipate 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-votearama (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 12:30pm until 2:00pm for the bipartisan luncheon.

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10:00:26 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:33 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:47 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.
10:45:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 14.
12:00:31 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:39 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:42 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Chabot to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:15 P.M.	H. Res. 199	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 199 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:02:41 P.M.	H. Res. 199	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:02:50 P.M.	H. Res. 199	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:22 P.M.		The House received a communication from Bryan Rudolph, District Office Manager. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rudolph notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:03:44 P.M.		The House received a communication from Sarah Rogers, Staff Member. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Rogers notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that after consultation with counsel, she would make the determinations required by Rule VIII.
12:04:03 P.M.		The House received a communication from Dayne LaHood, Staff Member. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. LaHood notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that after consultation with counsel, he would make the determinations required by Rule VIII.
12:04:29 P.M.		The House received a communication from Mark Roman, Staff Member. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Roman notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and that after consultation with counsel, he would make the determinations required by Rule VIII.
12:04:54 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.
12:34:23 P.M.	H. Res. 189	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 189 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.”
12:36:47 P.M.	H. Res. 189	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
1:34:43 P.M.	H. Res. 189	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 183 (Roll no. 148).
1:54:21 P.M.	H. Res. 189	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 185 (Roll no. 149).
1:54:22 P.M.	H. Res. 189	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:02 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. S. Con. Res. 11 — “Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.”
1:55:03 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the House took S. Con. Res. 11 from the Speaker’s table.
1:55:05 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H. Con. Res. 27. Agreed to pursuant to H. Res. 189.
1:55:13 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to pursuant to H. Res. 189.
1:55:14 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Chair recognized Mr. Price, Tom for a motion.
1:55:48 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Mr. Price, Tom moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
1:55:49 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Price, Tom motion that the House insist on its amendment to S. Con. Res. 11 and request a conference with the Senate.
1:55:54 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:19 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
1:56:28 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:49 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Mr. Van Hollen moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:57:02 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 11. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to (1) recede from disagreement with the Senate with respect to sec. 363 of S. Con. Res. 11 (relating to the requirement for earned paid sick time to address the health needs of workers and their families); and (2) to recede from subsection (e)(3) of sec. 808 of the House Amendment (relating to changing the current Medicare program, and replacing it with premium support payments).
2:59:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:59:10 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Van Hollen motion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Hollen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
3:00:42 P.M.	H.R. 650	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. H.R. 650 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage.”
3:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 650	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 650.
4:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 650	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:10:44 P.M.	H.R. 650	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 650 was postponed.
4:11:14 P.M.	H.R. 685	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. H.R. 685 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.”
4:11:50 P.M.	H.R. 685	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 685.
5:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 685	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:12:23 P.M.	H.R. 685	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 685, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day.
5:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 650	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 650 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage.”
5:13:10 P.M.	H.R. 650	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 650 resumed.
5:13:21 P.M.	H.R. 650	Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
5:13:37 P.M.	H.R. 650	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the underlying legislation does not benefit lenders or individuals that have engaged in unfair, deceptive, predatory, or abusive lending practices, or have been convicted of mortgage fraud, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed.
5:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 650	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 239 (Roll no. 150).
5:56:48 P.M.	H.R. 650	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 – 162 (Roll no. 151).
5:56:49 P.M.	H.R. 650	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:56:51 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 685, and on the motion to instruct conferees for S. Con. Res. 11, both of which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:56:55 P.M.	H.R. 685	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 685 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.”
6:04:49 P.M.	H.R. 685	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 286 – 140 (Roll no. 152).
6:04:50 P.M.	H.R. 685	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:01 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 239 (Roll no. 153).
6:14:02 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:12 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 11	The Speaker appointed conferees: Tom Price of Georgia, Rokita, Diaz-Balart, Black, Moolenaar, Van Hollen, Yarmuth, and Moore.
6:14:13 P.M.		Mr. Stivers filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 200.
6:15:15 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:24:00 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report to the Congress with respect to the proposed rescission of Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-26).
6:25:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:39:01 P.M.		Mr. Jeffries moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:39:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:39:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 15, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.32 until 2:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #23. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Monday, April 13, 2015 at 5:30pm—1 roll call vote

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to the consideration of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

This week the Senate may vote on motions to instruct conferees in an effort to go to conference on the Budget resolution (current thinking is for this to occur on Wednesday, but as always that is subject to change); consider H.R.2, Medicare Access (SGR) and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, under a time agreement with limited amendments; and, if an agreement can be reached, complete action on the Trafficking bill. If a deal can be reached on the Trafficking bill, Senator McConnell has said he would allow a vote on confirmation of the nomination of Loretta Lynch to be Attorney General. The Senate may also consider any other items on the Legislative or Executive calendars cleared for action.

5:30pm—1 roll call vote:

• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

5:31pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

Wrap UP

1. Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; confirmed: 95-0.
2. Legislative Business

S.Res.131, designating April 5, 2015, as “Gold Star Wives Day”.

S.Res.133, supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:3/26
2:03:14 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015 unless the House sooner receives a message from the Senate conveying its adoption of H. Con. Res. 31, in which case it shall stand adjourned pursuant to the provisions of that concurrent resolution.

The House did not meet on 3/30

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Last Floor Action:
9:15:11 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
4:52:17 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:01:39 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:03:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:03:45 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Takano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:19 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Schock, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:05:07 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2015 at 12:02 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1092, H.R. 1527, H.J. Res. 10 and S. 535, and had agreed to H. Con. Res. 32 and H. Con. Res. 31. The message further stated appointments to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Womens History Museum.
2:05:41 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2015 at 1:13 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
2:06:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:17:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 13.
4:01:06 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 13, 2015 at 2:42 p.m.: That the Senate had agreed to S. Con. Res. 11.
4:01:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 299	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 299 — “To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to become members of a Federal home loan bank, and for other purposes.”
4:02:09 P.M.	H.R. 299	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 299	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 299.
4:11:00 P.M.	H.R. 299	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:03 P.M.	H.R. 299	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:18 P.M.	H.R. 601	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 601 — “To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception to the annual privacy notice requirement.”
4:12:34 P.M.	H.R. 601	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 601	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 601.
4:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 601	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:40 P.M.	H.R. 601	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:02 P.M.	H.R. 1259	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1259 — “To provide for an application process for interested parties to apply for an area to be designated as a rural area, and for other purposes.”
4:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 1259	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:14 P.M.	H.R. 1259	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1259.
4:32:13 P.M.	H.R. 1259	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:33:01 P.M.	H.R. 1265	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1265 — “To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.”
4:33:06 P.M.	H.R. 1265	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:13 P.M.	H.R. 1265	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1265.
4:40:31 P.M.	H.R. 1265	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:41:08 P.M.	H.R. 1367	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1367 — “To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.”
4:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 1367	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 1367	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1367.
4:44:53 P.M.	H.R. 1367	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 1367	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 1480	Mr. Neugebauer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1480 — “To ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators, and for other purposes.”
4:45:32 P.M.	H.R. 1480	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:34 P.M.	H.R. 1480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1480.
4:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 1480	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:52:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 13.
6:31:32 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 189.
6:32:03 P.M.		UNFINSIHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:33:19 P.M.	H.R. 1259	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1259 — “To provide for an application process for interested parties to apply for an area to be designated as a rural area, and for other purposes.”
7:01:31 P.M.	H.R. 1259	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 1 (Roll no. 145).
7:01:31 P.M.	H.R. 1259	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:08 P.M.	H.R. 1265	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1265 — “To apply the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.”
7:08:54 P.M.	H.R. 1265	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 146).
7:08:54 P.M.	H.R. 1265	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:05 P.M.	H.R. 1480	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1480 — “To ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators, and for other purposes.”
7:16:22 P.M.	H.R. 1480	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 147).
7:16:22 P.M.	H.R. 1480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:20 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 9	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:17:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 9	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 9 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.”
7:17:41 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 9	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:17:42 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 9	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:20 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 34	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:18:25 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 34	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 34 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces.”
7:18:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 34	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:18:34 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 34	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:34 P.M.		Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
7:18:35 P.M.		Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan Agreed to without objection.
7:20:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:38:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:15:09 P.M.		Mr. DeSantis moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:15:10 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:11 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.32 until 2:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #23. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Monday, April 13, 2015 at 5:30pm—1 roll call vote

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

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 Last Floor Action:3/26
2:03:14 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015 unless the House sooner receives a message from the Senate conveying its adoption of H. Con. Res. 31, in which case it shall stand adjourned pursuant to the provisions of that concurrent resolution.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.32 until 2:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #23. There will be 30 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Monday, April 13, 2015 at 5:30pm—1 roll call vote

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #23, Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

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Last Floor Action:
2:03:14 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015 unless the House sooner receives a message from the Senate conveying its adoption of H. Con. Res. 31, in which case it shall stand adjourned pursuant to the provisions of that concurrent resolution.

9:00:31 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend James Stoeger, S.J., President, Jesuit Secondary Education Association, Washington, DC
9:02:21 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDING ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Burgess demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:41 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sam Johnson of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:04 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.
9:13:51 A.M.	H. Res. 173	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 173 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015.”
9:15:01 A.M.	H. Res. 173	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 173.
9:46:19 A.M.	H. Res. 173	The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:12:35 A.M.	H. Res. 173	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 – 12, 5 Present (Roll no. 143).
10:12:35 A.M.	H. Res. 173	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:13:42 A.M.	H.R. 2	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 173. H.R. 2 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.”
10:13:47 A.M.	H.R. 2	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
10:14:23 A.M.	H.R. 2	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2.
11:40:13 A.M.	H.R. 2	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:08:17 P.M.	H.R. 2	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 392 – 37 (Roll no. 144).
12:08:18 P.M.	H.R. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:08:29 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
12:08:51 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:13:53 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:29:36 P.M.	H.J. Res. 10	Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:29:58 P.M.	H.J. Res. 10	Considered by unanimous consent. H.J. Res. 10 — “Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
12:30:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 10	On passage Passed without objection.
12:30:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 10	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:05 P.M.	H. Res. 171	Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:30:19 P.M.	H. Res. 171	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 171 — “Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.”
12:30:22 P.M.	H. Res. 171	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:35 P.M.	H. Res. 171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30:38 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 31	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 31 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
12:32:12 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 31	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 31	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:32:19 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 32 — “Providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.”
12:32:48 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:19 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:15 P.M.		Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on March 26, 2015 on a motion offered pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 31, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection.
12:34:16 P.M.		Commission to Study the Creation of a National Women’s History Museum – Pursuant to section 3056 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Kathy Wills Wright, Arlington, VA; The Honorable Marilyn Musgrave, Ft.Morgan, CO.
12:35:16 P.M.		Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: Mr. Sam Johnson of TX and Mr. Cole.
12:35:56 P.M.		British-American Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276L, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the British-American Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Latta, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Holding, Mr. Whitfield and Mr. Roe of TN.
12:35:59 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:02:57 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:03:10 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:03:14 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015 unless the House sooner receives a message from the Senate conveying its adoption of H. Con. Res. 31, in which case it shall stand adjourned pursuant to the provisions of that concurrent resolution.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.11, the budget resolution.

All debate time on the budget resolution will be considered expired at 12:00 noon. Senators should expect a long series of roll call votes beginning at 12:00 noon.

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Last Floor Action:
10:12:35 A.M. -H. Res. 173
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

9:00:31 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend James Stoeger, S.J., President, Jesuit Secondary Education Association, Washington, DC
9:02:21 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDING ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Burgess demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:41 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sam Johnson of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:04 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.
9:13:51 A.M.	H. Res. 173	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 173 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015.”
9:15:01 A.M.	H. Res. 173	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 173.
9:46:19 A.M.	H. Res. 173	The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:12:35 A.M.	H. Res. 173	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 143).
10:12:35 A.M.	H. Res. 173	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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