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

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and the Republicans controlling the first half and Democrats controlling the final half. At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking, for debate only and with the time equally divided until 12:30pm.

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

Senator Kirk asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Kirk amendment #273 (advertising). Senator Leahy objected to setting aside the pending amendment on behalf of several senators.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Vitter amendment #284 (severability clause). Senator Leahy objected to the request.

The Senate has reconvened and is considering S.178, Justice for the Victims of Trafficking Act. Senator Portman has called up amendment #270 (identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking) and #271 (definition of “homeless person”).

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.93, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic murder in Moscow on February 27, 2015.

Executive Business

 

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Last Floor Action:
12:02:21 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

Last Floor Action: 3/6
2:04:11 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2015.

12:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:35 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Sina, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, McLean, VA
12:00:36 P.M.		Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 134, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:01:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2015.

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 Climate Change

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, March 6, 2015, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted.  When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, March 9, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar numbers 15, 22, 49, and 50, with thirty minutes of debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time, at approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations. At this point, we expect a roll call vote on the Marti nomination and voice votes on the remaining nominations.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.625,  Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, and filed cloture on the motion. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Tuesday, March 10.

Approximately 5:30pm—1 roll call, 3 voice votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #15, Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (roll call);
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (voice vote);
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018 (voice vote); and
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #50, Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020 (voice vote).

 

The cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.625, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, was withdrawn.

 

At 5:30pm tonight, there will be a series of votes on confirmation of the Marti, Lee, Hall and Tonsager nominations. We expect one roll call vote followed by 3 voice votes. We are working on an agreement to begin consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, tomorrow.

 

Approximately 5:30pm today—1 roll call, 3 voice votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #15, Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (roll call);
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (voice vote);
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018 (voice vote); and
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #50, Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020 (voice vote).

By unanimous consent, the Senate has reached an agreement that following morning business tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.178, a bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.

5:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #15, Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.

Confirmed: 92-0.

Next, voice votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (voice vote);
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018 (voice vote); and
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #50, Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020 (voice vote).

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #15, Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator; Confirmed: 92-0.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.1213, Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015

Executive Business

Confirmed by voice vote:

1. Executive Calendar #22, Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office;
2. Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018; and
3. Executive Calendar #50, Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020.

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Last Floor Action: 3/6
2:04:11 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, March 6, 2015, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted.

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, March 9, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar numbers 15, 22, 49, and 50, with thirty minutes of debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time, at approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations. At this point, we expect a roll call vote on the Marti nomination and voice votes on the remaining nominations.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.625,  Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, and filed cloture on the motion. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Tuesday, March 10.

Approximately 5:30pm—1 roll call, 3 voice votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #15, Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (roll call);
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #22, Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (voice vote);
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018 (voice vote); and
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #50, Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020 (voice vote).

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Last Floor Action:
2:04:11 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2015.

Last Floor Action: 3/4
3:57:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2015.

2:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:29 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:12 P.M.		Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 134, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:02:24 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:45 P.M.		House Democracy Partnership – Pursuant to Section 4(b) of H. Res. 5, 114th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Price of NC, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Farr, Mr. Ellison, Mrs. Davis of CA, Ms. Moore, Mr. McDermott and Ms. Titus.
2:03:23 P.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy: Mr. Cummings and Mr. Ruppersberger.
2:04:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 134.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.J.Res.8 (NLRB) with two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of the NLRB joint resolution of disapproval and cloture on the Keystone veto override. Depending on how much Leader time is used, the votes should begin shortly after 11:30am.

Approximately 11:30am—2 roll call votes:

1. Passage of S.J.Res.8, NLRB; and
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the veto message on S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline

11:38am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution of disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures (majority affirmative vote threshold).

Passed: 53-46

 

 

Next:

1. Passage of S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution of disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures (majority affirmative vote threshold);
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the veto message on S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline (60-affirmative vote threshold).

 

If cloture is invoked—up to 30 hours for debate

TBD (approx. 6:30pm Thursday or later today if time can be yielded back):

1. Veto message on S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline (affirmative 2/3 of those voting—67 votes with full attendance)

The Senate vitiated the cloture vote on the veto message on S.1, Keystone XL. The time until 2:20pm will be equally divided in the usual form. At 2:20pm today, the Senate will vote on the veto message to accompany S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. This will be the last roll call vote of the week.

 

2:20pm:

1. Veto message to accompany S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline (affirmative 2/3 of those voting—67 votes with full attendance)

At 2:20pm today, there will be a roll call vote to override the Keystone veto. Senator McConnell asked that members vote from their seats. Senator Reid will be unable to vote from his seat because of a scheduling conflict.

 

At 2:20pm, the vote will be on the question:

 

Shall the bill, S.1 (a bill to authorize the Keystone XL pipeline), pass, over the objections of the President?

 

Opponents of S.1 will vote no.

Proponents of S.1 will vote aye.

2:20pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: shall S.1, a bill to authorize the Keystone XL pipeline, pass, over the objections of the President?

Veto sustained: 62-37

S.1, (Keystone), upon reconsideration, failed to pass the Senate over the veto of the President by a vote of 62-37.

 

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

 

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

 

We expect the next vote to occur at 5:30pm on Monday, 9 on an item yet to be determined, possibly a nomination, and that Senator McConnell will make a motion to proceed to S.625, a bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and file cloture on the motion today. If he files cloture on the motion to proceed, the cloture vote will likely occur Tuesday morning.

Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.625,  Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, and filed cloture on the motion. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Tuesday, March 10.

S.625 is a bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for other purposes.

At 5:00pm on Monday, March 9^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the Marti, Lee, Hall, and Tonsager nominations. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect a roll call vote on the Marti nomination and voice votes on the remaining nominations.

 

5:30pm—1 roll call vote expected:

1. Executive Calendar #15 – Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President (roll call vote)
2. Executive Calendar #22 — Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
3. Executive Calendar #49 – Jeffrey S. Hall, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018
4. Executive Calendar #50 – Dallas P. Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Passage of S.J.Res.8, NLRB; passed: 53-46.
2. Shall the bill, S.1, pass over the objections of the President (veto override); veto sustained: 62-37.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.98, supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.625, a bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program (McConnell).

Executive Business

 

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Last Floor Action:
3:57:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
2:04:03 P.M. -H.R. 749
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lipinski amendment No. 7.

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl L. “Buddy” Carter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:56 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.
10:43:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:51 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 4.
12:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:01 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.
12:35:02 P.M.	H.R. 749	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 134. H.R. 749 — “To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes.”
12:35:07 P.M.	H.R. 749	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 749 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. A specified amendment is in order. Resolution also provides for proceedings of the House during the period from March 4, 2015 through March 13, 2015.
12:35:34 P.M.	H.R. 749	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 134 and Rule XVIII.
12:35:35 P.M.	H.R. 749	The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:35:47 P.M.	H.R. 749	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 749.
1:21:10 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-36 to ensure that socially and economically disadvantaged businesses request for proposals are considered for station development opportunities under Section 208 of the bill.
1:21:12 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 1.
1:25:33 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-36 to add veteran-owned small businesses to the participation study required under Section 305.
1:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment No. 2.
1:30:47 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-36 to report a proposal for Northeast Corridor Express Service.
1:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 3.
1:37:49 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:38:06 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-36 to require each state to develop a grade crossing action plan, identifying specific solutions for improving safety at crossings, including highway-rail grade crossing closures or grade separations; and focuses on crossings that have experienced recent grade crossing accidents or multiple accidents, or are at high risk for accidents.
1:38:08 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) amendment No. 4.
1:45:24 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the Brownley (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:45:25 P.M.	H.R. 749	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
1:45:56 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S.J. Res. 8.
1:46:43 P.M.	H.R. 749	The Committee resumed its sitting.
1:46:44 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-36 to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit to Congress a report evaluating the effectiveness of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) 2005 rule on the use of locomotive horns at rail crossings.
1:46:44 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter amendment No. 5.
1:51:38 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:51:50 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-36 to restrict operating subsidies for Amtrak.
1:51:51 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 6.
2:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 749	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
2:04:01 P.M.	H.R. 749	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lipinski, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-36 to clarify that passengers using or transporting non-motorized transportation are to be considered in the Amtrak Office of Inspector General’s report on boarding procedures in Section 211.
2:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 134, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lipinski amendment No. 7.

2:11:08 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the Lipinski amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:11:20 P.M.	H.R. 749	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:41:22 P.M.	H.R. 749	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 – 272 (Roll no. 110).
2:41:46 P.M.	H.R. 749	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 749.
2:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 749	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.
2:45:11 P.M.	H.R. 749	Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
2:45:32 P.M.	H.R. 749	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 authorize $150 million for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2019 for the use of the Amtrak Police Department to acquire canines, explosive detection, surveillance and communication equipment, baggage screening, counter-terrorism, and other security needs. The amendment also implements a veterans hiring initiative in the Amtrak Police Department.
2:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 749	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 232 (Roll no. 111).
3:06:59 P.M.	H.R. 749	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 316 – 101 (Roll no. 112).
3:06:59 P.M.	H.R. 749	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:07:17 P.M.	H.R. 1213	Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:07:35 P.M.	H.R. 1213	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 1213 — “To make administrative and technical corrections to the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.”
3:07:48 P.M.	H.R. 1213	On passage Passed without objection.
3:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 1213	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:23 P.M.		Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on March 4, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on March 6, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
3:08:47 P.M.		House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards: Mrs. Miller of MI, Mr. Latta and Mr. Rodney Davis of IL.
3:08:47 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Frederica S. Wilson. Ms. Wilson (FL) submitted her resignation from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resignation was accepted without objection.
3:09:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:13:57 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. S. 1 failed of passage over Veto.
3:15:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:41:17 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a designation for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War or Terrorism all funding so designated by the Congress in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, as outlined in an enclosed list of accounts. – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-15).
3:41:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House continued with further Special Order speeches.
3:57:32 P.M.		Mr. Kelly (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:57:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:43 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:45am on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Democrats controlling the final half.

The Senate will recess from 10:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, as well as the weekly caucus meetings. As a reminder, senators should gather in the Senate Chamber to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:30am.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the veto message on S.1, an act to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday.

 

The Senate is in recess until 2:15pm to allow for the joint meeting with His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and then the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:15pm, we expect Senator McConnell to turn to the consideration of S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures, at 2:15pm. It is unclear if a roll call vote will be requested on the motion to proceed. After the motion to proceed is adopted, the joint resolution would be subject to up to 10 hours for debate. We expect to vote on passage of the joint resolution tomorrow morning prior to the cloture vote on the Keystone veto override. Senators will be notified if a roll call vote is required on the motion to proceed today.

The Senate is in recess until 2:15pm to allow for the joint meeting with His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and then the weekly caucus meetings.

We expect a roll call vote at 2:15pm today on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.

We expect to vote on passage of the joint resolution tomorrow morning prior to the cloture vote on the Keystone veto override. Senators will be notified if a roll call vote is required on the motion to proceed today.

 

2:18pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Alexander motion to proceed to S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures;

Agreed To: 53-45

The motion to proceed to S.J.Res.8 (NLRB) was agreed to by a vote of 53-45. There will now be up to 10 hours for debate prior to a vote on passage of the joint resolution. We expect this vote to occur tomorrow morning (possibly in the 11:15am range, but that has not been set yet).

Prior to the vote, Senator McConnell began the Rule 14 process to place on the Calendar of Business S.625, a bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program. S.625 is nearly identical to S.615, which is in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The difference between the two bills is a change in the enactment date.

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.8, NLRB; agreed to: 53-45.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.94, supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month

Adopted S.Res.95, designating March 3, 2015, as “World Wildlife Day”.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.625, a bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran’s nuclear program (McConnell).

Executive Business

Calendar #48—Lt. Gen. Kenneth W. Tovo to be Lieutenant General

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

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Last Floor Action:
5:20:50 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
9:31:03 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 3, 2015.

10:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:33 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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.
10:03:11 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McSally to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:12 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 3, 2015, at 9:32 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 431 without amendment and Appointment: Election Assistance Board of Advisors.
10:05:04 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The House stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
10:48:55 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 3.
10:48:58 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel.
11:54:11 A.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
11:54:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:32:32 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 3.
12:32:35 P.M.		PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the record. Agreed to without objection.
12:32:39 P.M.	H. Res. 134	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 134 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 749) to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 6, 2015, through March 13, 2015.”
12:35:48 P.M.	H. Res. 134	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 134.
1:07:56 P.M.	H. Res. 134	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:08:00 P.M.	H. Res. 134	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:08:21 P.M.	H. Res. 134	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:14:09 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. Senate disagreed to a conference on H.R. 240.
1:15:49 P.M.	H.R. 240	Mr. Simpson moved to take the Senate message on H.R. 240 from the Speaker’s table and asked for it’s immediate consideration. Agreed to by voice vote.
1:15:51 P.M.	H.R. 240	Unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the Senate amendment was objected to and the Chair directed the Clerk to report the Senate amendment.
1:35:00 P.M.	H.R. 240	Mr. Massie asked unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of the Senate amendment. Agreed to without objection.
1:36:02 P.M.	H.R. 240	Mr. Simpson moved that the House recede and concur in the Senate amendment.
1:37:12 P.M.	H.R. 240	Mr. Massie moved to table the Senate amendment.
2:06:16 P.M.	H.R. 240	On motion to table Senate Amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 140 – 278 (Roll no. 108).
2:07:42 P.M.	H.R. 240	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled on the motion to recede and concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 240.
2:46:23 P.M.	H.R. 240	Mr. Simpson moved the previous question.
2:46:24 P.M.	H.R. 240	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:43 P.M.	H.R. 240	On motion that the House recede and concur in the Senate Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 – 167 (Roll no. 109).
3:15:44 P.M.	H.R. 240	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:48 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
3:16:45 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:19:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:57:47 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 138.
4:59:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
5:16:37 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with repect to Zimbabwe – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-13).
5:17:57 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to continue the National Emergency with respect to Ukraine – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-14).
5:17:58 P.M.		Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Delaney, Ms. Adams and Mr. Beyer.
5:20:40 P.M.		Mr. Costa moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:20:43 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:50 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2015.

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