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

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.240, DHS appropriations.

Prior to adjourning on Friday, the Senate passed H.R.33, as amended with a substitute amendment (SA#268) that contains a 7 day CR to fund the Department of Homeland Security through March 6, 2015.

The House Message with respect to H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security appropriations, was laid before the Senate.

We expect Senator McConnell to file cloture at 3:30pm on Monday, March 2 on the consolidated motion to go to conference. Under the expedited rule for going to conference, once cloture has been filed, there would be 2 hours for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote. That would result in a cloture vote at 5:30pm on Monday (60 vote threshold) and, if cloture is invoked, an immediate vote on the motion (majority vote threshold).

The consolidated motion to go to conference includes the following motions:

1)      Motion to insist upon the Senate amendment;

2)      Motion to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conferees; and

3)      Motion to authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees.

The next vote is expected at 5:30pm on Monday, which will be a cloture vote on the motion to agree to the House request to go to a conference on the DHS appropriations bill.

 

 

The Senate has resumed consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.240, DHS appropriations. At 3:00pm, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the request to go to conference on H.R.240, DHS appropriations. There will now be 2 hours for debate prior to the cloture vote. If cloture is not invoked, there could be a second vote. That vote would be on a motion to table the request to go to conference.

 

5:30pm—2 roll call votes expected:

1. Cloture on request to go to conference on H.R.240
2. Motion to table request to go to conference (if cloture fails and a motion to table is made)

5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on cloture on the request to go to conference on H.R.240, DHS appropriations;

Not Invoked: 47-43

 

Next:

Motion to table request to go to conference (if cloture fails and a motion to table is made)

5:56pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Cochran motion to table the House Message re: H.R.240, DHS appropriations.

Tabled: 58-31.

If the motion to table is successful, the bill would be sent back to the House of Representatives.

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the request to go to conference on H.R.240, DHS appropriations; Not Invoked: 47-43.
2. Cochran motion to table the House Message with respect to H.R.240; Tabled: 58-31.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.431, to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March of 1965.

Adopted S.Res.72, Ukraine resolution, with amendments.

No Executive Business

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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.

Last Floor Action: 2/27
10:04:20 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 2, 2015.

12:00:44 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:58 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Emmer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:32 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:20:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:33 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.
2:00:43 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:02 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:06 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:28 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:02:36 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.
5:02:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 280	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 280 — “To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
5:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 280	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:16 P.M.	H.R. 280	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 280.
5:15:01 P.M.	H.R. 280	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:17:10 P.M.	H.R. 294	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 294 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.”
5:17:36 P.M.	H.R. 294	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:40 P.M.	H.R. 294	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 294.
5:23:34 P.M.	H.R. 294	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.
5:23:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.
6:30:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED 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.
6:30:54 P.M.	H.R. 294	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 294 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of veterans to non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.”
6:57:26 P.M.	H.R. 294	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 107).
6:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 294	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 294	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:57:34 P.M.	H.R. 280	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 280 — “To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
6:58:02 P.M.	H.R. 280	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:58:09 P.M.	H.R. 280	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:15 P.M.		Mr. Roskam asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Monday, March 2, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
6:59:06 P.M.		PRESIDENT’S EXPORT COUNCIL – Pursuant to Executive Order 12131, and the order of the House of January 6,2014, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PRESIDENT’S EXPORT COUNCIL: Mr. Kildee and Ms. DelBene.
6:59:20 P.M.		MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Mr. Thompson of CA.
7:00:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:11:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:53:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2.
9:30:06 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 134.
9:31:01 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:31:02 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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.

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WRAP UP

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Wrap Up for Monday, February 23, 2015

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS Appropriations; Not invoked: 47-46.

Legislative Business

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.534, Immigration Rule of Law Act of 2015 (Collins)

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.535 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act (Portman)

Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted by voice vote S.Res.65, with the Menendez amendment to the resolution; and the Menendez and Rubio amendments to the preamble

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.534, Immigration Rule of Law Act of 2015 (Collins)

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.535 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act (Portman)

Executive Business

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House Floor Activities

February 24  – 25 , 2015

12:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. House Floor Activities Legislative Day of February 24, 2015
12:00:48 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:56 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:49:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24.
2:00:27 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:46 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:11:41 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 23, 2015 at 4:44 p.m.: Appointments: Commission on Care and Senate National Security Working Group for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.
2:12:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m.
4:03:46 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24.
4:03:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 212	Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 212 — “To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water, and for other purposes.”
4:04:15 P.M.	H.R. 212	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:17 P.M.	H.R. 212	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 212.
4:12:20 P.M.	H.R. 212	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.
4:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 734	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 734 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens.”
4:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 734	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:15:18 P.M.	H.R. 734	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 734.
4:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 734	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.
4:27:43 P.M.	H.R. 1020	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1020 — “To define STEM education to include computer science, and to support existing STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation.”
4:27:55 P.M.	H.R. 1020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:27:57 P.M.	H.R. 1020	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1020.
4:47:30 P.M.	H.R. 1020	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.
4:47:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 24.
6:30:22 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 212	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 212 — “To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water, and for other purposes.”
6:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 212	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 – 37 (Roll no. 84).
6:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 212	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:37 P.M.	H.R. 212	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:58:48 P.M.	H.R. 734	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 734 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens.”
7:07:39 P.M.	H.R. 734	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 85).
7:07:39 P.M.	H.R. 734	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:59 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 121.
7:09:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:23:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:41:53 P.M.		Mr. Young (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:41:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:41:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 25, 2015.

10:00:32 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. House Floor Activities Legislative Day of February 25, 2015
10:00:40 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Cresent Hardy to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:55 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.
10:17:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:52 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
12:00:56 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Tierian Cash, National Chaplain for the American Legion, Longs, South Carolina.
12:02:24 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the Chair put the question on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:09 P.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.
12:03:34 P.M.		INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Mr. McHenry for the purpose of introducing Reverend Tierian Cash as today’s Guest Chaplain.
12:04:41 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.
12:43:09 P.M.	H. Res. 121	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 121 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
12:45:39 P.M.	H. Res. 121	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 121.
2:12:59 P.M.	H. Res. 121	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 86).
2:20:03 P.M.	H. Res. 121	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 178 (Roll no. 87).
2:20:04 P.M.	H. Res. 121	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:04 P.M.	H.R. 1020	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1020 — “To define STEM education to include computer science, and to support existing STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation.”
2:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 1020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 8 (Roll no. 88).
2:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 1020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:54 P.M.	H.R. 529	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 121. H.R. 529 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans.”
2:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 529	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 529 and H.R. 5. Provides for one hour of debate, waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. Section 1 of the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended shall be considered read. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Section 2 provides that no further consideration of H.R. 5 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Section 3 waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 2, 2015, relating to a measure making continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. Section 4 provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 1, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
2:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 529	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 529.
3:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 529	Mr. Lieu, Ted moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
3:06:40 P.M.	H.R. 529	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ted Lieu 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 adding new sections on parents’ right to know cost of brokerage fees and impact on long-term savings and rates of return and low fees. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
3:11:33 P.M.	H.R. 529	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 529	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 176 – 243 (Roll no. 89).
3:45:02 P.M.		HOUSE DECORUM – The Speaker assumed the Chair and addressed the Members on matters of decorum in the House. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Speaker announced that five-minute voting would resume without objection.
3:53:45 P.M.	H.R. 529	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 401 – 20 (Roll no. 90).
3:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 529	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:54:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:54:20 P.M.	H. Res. 124	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 124 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
3:54:32 P.M.	H. Res. 124	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:54:56 P.M.	H. Res. 124	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:52 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 121. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
3:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 529 and H.R. 5. Provides for one hour of debate, waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. Section 1 of the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended shall be considered read. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Section 2 provides that no further consideration of H.R. 5 shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Section 3 waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 2, 2015, relating to a measure making continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. Section 4 provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 1, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
3:56:54 P.M.	H.R. 5	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 121 and Rule XVIII.
3:56:55 P.M.	H.R. 5	The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:57:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5.
5:07:07 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
5:07:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:10:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:41:09 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the emergency with respect to the Government of Cuba’s destruction of two unarmed U.S. registered civilian aircraft in international airspace is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-12).
6:42:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:56:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 25.
9:56:17 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 125.
9:57:00 P.M.		Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:57:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:57:05 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, February 27, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.240, DHS appropriations.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell yielded back all post-cloture debate time and the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, was agreed to. Senator McConnell then offered Cochran amendment #255 (clean DHS funding), filled the amendment tree with technical amendments, and filed cloture on the underlying bill. He then moved to proceed to S.534 (Collins immigration bill) and filed cloture on the motion. By consent, notwithstanding Rule 22,  at approximately 10:10am the Senate will proceed to a series of roll call votes including the following:

Approximately 10:10am—4 roll call votes:

1. Cloture on H.R.240, DHS appropriations
2. Adoption of  Cochran amendment #255
3. Passage of H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security appropriations
4. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.534, a bill to prohibit funds from being used to carry out certain Executive actions related to immigration and for other purposes.

Senator Lee may also move to table one of the tree filler amendments in an effort to offer an amendment.

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, February 27, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.240, DHS appropriations.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell yielded back all post-cloture debate time and the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, was agreed to. Senator McConnell then offered Cochran amendment #255 (clean DHS funding), filled the amendment tree with technical amendments, and filed cloture on the underlying bill. He then moved to proceed to S.534 (Collins immigration bill) and filed cloture on the motion. By consent, notwithstanding Rule 22,  at approximately 10:10am the Senate will proceed to a series of roll call votes including the following:

Approximately 10:10am—4 roll call votes:

1. Cloture on H.R.240, DHS appropriations
2. Adoption of  Cochran amendment #255
3. Passage of H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security appropriations
4. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.534, a bill to prohibit funds from being used to carry out certain Executive actions related to immigration and for other purposes.

Senator Lee may also move to table one of the tree filler amendments in an effort to offer an amendment.

10:02am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2015;

Invoked: 68-31.

Next:

 

–10 minutes of debate for Lee–

1. Possible Lee motion to table one of the tree filler amendments
2. Adoption of  Cochran-Mikulski-Shaheen amendment #255 (clean DHS funding)
3. Passage of H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security appropriations

–2 minutes for debate equally divided–

4. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.534, a bill to prohibit funds from being used to carry out certain Executive actions related to immigration and for other purposes.

Cloture was invoked on H.R.240, DHS appropriations, by a vote of 68-31.

 

Senator Lee asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments so that he can offer amendment #265 (prohibit funding for certain executive memoranda on immigration). Senator Reid objected.

 

Senator Lee moved to table McConnell amendment #258.

10:35am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Lee motion to table McConnell amendment #258 (date change);

Not Agreed To: 34-65

10:52am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the Cochran-Mikulski-Shaheen amendment #255 (clean DHS funding).

Adopted: 66-33

11:10am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Passage of H.R.240, as amended.

Passed: 68-31

11:28am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.534, a bill to prohibit funds from being used to carry out certain Executive actions related to immigration and for other purposes.

Not Agreed To: 57-42

 

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair while we await House action on DHS appropriations.

The Senate passed H.R.33, as amended with a substitute amendment (SA#268) that contains a 7 day CR to fund the Department of Homeland Security through March 6, 2015.

 

The House Message with respect to H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security appropriations, was laid before the Senate.

 

We expect Senator McConnell to file cloture at 3:30pm on Monday, March 2 on the consolidated motion to go to conference. Under the expedited rule for going to conference, once cloture has been filed, there would be 2 hours for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote. That would result in a cloture vote at 5:30pm on Monday (60 vote threshold) and, if cloture is invoked, an immediate vote on the motion (majority vote threshold).

 

The consolidated motion to go to conference includes the following motions:

 

• Motion to insist upon the Senate amendment;
• Motion to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conferees; and
• Motion to authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees.

 

The next vote is expected at 5:30pm on Monday, which will be a cloture vote on the motion to agree to the House request to go to a conference on the DHS appropriations bill.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Cloture on H.R.240, DHS appropriations; invoked: 68-31.
2. Lee motion to table McConnell amendment #258; not agreed to: 34-65.
3. Adoption of  Cochran-Mikulski-Shaheen amendment #255 (clean DHS funding); adopted: 66-33.
4. Passage of H.R.240, as amended; passed: 68-31.
5. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.534, a bill to prohibit funds from being used to carry out certain Executive actions related to immigration and for other purposes; not invoked: 57-42.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.33, with substitute amendment: DHS CR through Friday, March 6, 2015.

Adopted S.Res.92: designating February 28, 2015, as “Rare Disease Day”.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
10:04:20 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 2, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
12:51:53 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair

9:00:09 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:14 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:08 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) 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.
9:01:42 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Brooks of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:34 A.M.		Congressional Budget Office – Pursuant to section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601), the Speaker and the President pro tempore of the Senate jointly appointed Dr. Homer Keith Hall as Director, effective April 2, 2015, for the term expiring January 3, 2019.
9:02:44 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:19:52 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:25:38 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27.
9:25:43 A.M.	H. Res. 129	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 129 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
9:26:09 A.M.	H. Res. 129	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 129.
10:50:36 A.M.	H. Res. 129	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 183 (Roll no. 100).
10:57:50 A.M.	H. Res. 129	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 183 (Roll no. 101).
10:57:50 A.M.	H. Res. 129	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:01:05 A.M.	H.J. Res. 35	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 129. H.J. Res. 35 — “Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
11:01:10 A.M.	H.J. Res. 35	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
11:01:51 A.M.	H.J. Res. 35	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
11:46:56 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 240, with an amendment.
11:47:41 A.M.	H.J. Res. 35	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
12:04:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 35	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:05:13 P.M.	H.J. Res. 35	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.J. Res. 35 were postponed.
12:08:02 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
12:08:31 P.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:09:26 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (MS), numbered 43 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to require that the Student Success Act shall not go into effect until the Secretary of Education determines that its enactment will not reduce the college and career readiness of racial or ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income students and provides written notification to Congress on such determination.
12:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) Part B Amendment No. 43.
12:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
12:17:43 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Scott (VA), numbered 44 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to repeal H.R. 5 and replace the bill text with a substitute amendment that provides robust funding levels, replaces the outdated, rigid mandates of No Child Left Behind, and maintains civil rights and equity protections that ensure all students graduate from high school college- and career-ready.
12:17:47 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) Part B Amendment No. 44.
12:50:14 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
12:51:08 P.M.	H.R. 5	Mr. Kline moved that the Committee now rise.
12:51:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
12:51:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.  2:16:49 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27. 2:16:55 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) 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 February 27, 2015 at 12:59 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 527 and appointment: National Historical Publications and Records Commission. 2:17:52 P.M. H.R. 240 Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. 2:18:33 P.M. H.R. 240 The previous question was ordered without objection. 2:44:38 P.M. H.R. 240 On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 191 (Roll no. 102). 2:44:39 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is the question on agreeing the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:57:14 P.M. H.R. 240 Ms. Roybal-Allard moved that the House instruct conferees. 2:57:40 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 186, 1 Present ) (Roll no. 103). 2:58:14 P.M. H.R. 240 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Roybal-Allard motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 240. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede from disagreement with the Senate amendment. 4:11:59 P.M. H.R. 240 The previous question was ordered without objection. 4:12:38 P.M. H.R. 240 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Roybal-Allard motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Roybal-Allard demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. 4:13:49 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 35 — “Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.” 4:14:18 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 Ms. Roybal-Allard moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. 4:14:44 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roybal-Allard motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with provisions which include funding for the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2015, in line with the bill that passed the Senate instead of the three week extension in the underlying joint resolution. 4:22:41 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers stated that the provisions in the amendment violated the Congressional Budget Act by providing new budget authority. Sustained by the Chair. 4:22:41 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. 5:14:45 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 – 224 (Roll no. 104). 5:14:46 P.M. H.J. Res. 35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:14:47 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 240 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 5:25:05 P.M. H.R. 240 On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 – 218 (Roll no. 105). 5:25:06 P.M. H.R. 240 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:25:46 P.M. Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 to serve on investigative subcommittees the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress: Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Collins of GA, Mrs. Comstock, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Hultgren, Mr. Katko, Mr. Latta, Mr. Olson, Mr. Ratcliffe and Mrs. Roby. 5:26:25 P.M. Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to serve on an investigative subcommittee the Minority Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress: Mr. Carney, Mr. Connolly, Ms. Hahn, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Keating, Mr. Perlmutter, Ms. Sewell of AL, Ms. Speier and Ms. Titus. 5:26:26 P.M. Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Minority Leader appointed Mr. John A. Lawrence of Washington, D.C. 5:27:34 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 9:30:16 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27. 9:31:35 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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2015 at 8:47 p.m.: That the Senate passed with an amendment H.R. 33; and that appointments had been made to the Senate National Security Working Group for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 9:32:24 P.M. H.R. 33 Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. 9:32:47 P.M. H.R. 33 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 33. 10:01:00 P.M. H.R. 33 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 357 – 60 (Roll no. 106). 10:01:01 P.M. H.R. 33 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:03:19 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 27, 2015, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, March 2, 2015, for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection. 10:04:07 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn. 10:04:19 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:04:20 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 2, 2015.

Schedule Thursday, February 26, 2015

 

The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00am on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

 

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, post-cloture.

The Senate continues to debate the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, post-cloture. The Senate will recess from 12:45pm until 1:45pm today. The post-cloture debate time expires around 9:15pm tonight. However, we hope to reach an agreement to expedite its consideration. Another message will be sent when votes are scheduled.

By unanimous consent, the Senate adopted S.Res.88, a resolution celebrating Black History Month.

The Senate continues to consider the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, post-cloture. The Republicans control the time from 3:15 until 4:15 and the Democrats control the time from 4:15 until 5:15.

Negotiations continue on a path forward to complete action on the DHS appropriations bill. Another message will be sent when any votes are scheduled.

By unanimous consent at approximately 3:30pm today, the Senate passed S.527, A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

By unanimous consent, the Senate adopted S.Res.76, a resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his address to a joint session of Congress, with amendments to the resolution and the title.

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.88, celebrating Black History Month.

Adopted S.Res.76, welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his address to a joint session of Congress, with amendments to the resolution and the title.

Adopted S.Res.89, congratulating the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on its 80^th year.

Adopted S.Res.90, designating February 2015 as “American Heart Month” and February 6, 2015, as “National Wear Red Day”.

Adopted S.Res.91, designating March 2, 2015, as “Read Across America Day”.

Passed Calendar #24, S.527, to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

No Executive Business

 

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Last Floor Action:
5:03:20 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

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

Last Floor Action:
10:00:46 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.

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:37 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 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.

11:06:16 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:01:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.
12:02:14 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Bruce Miroglio, St. Helena Catholic Church, St. Helena, California.
12:03:18 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:38 P.M.		INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Mr. Thompson (CA) for the purpose of introducing Reverend Bruce Miroglio as today’s Guest Chaplain.
12:04:59 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.
12:42:39 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 February 26, 2015 at 11:35 a.m.: Appointments made to Senate National Security Working Group for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress; Congressional Award Board; Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China.
12:43:12 P.M.	H. Res. 125	By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Foxx called up H. Res. 125 and asked for its immediate consideration.
12:46:13 P.M.	H. Res. 125	POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Mr. Polis made a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 125 on the grounds that it violated section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The Chair announced that the point of order met the threshold burden under the rule and recognized Mr. Polis and a Member opposed for up to twenty minutes of debate, equally divided and controlled, on the question of consideration. Following debate, the Chair would then put the question of consideration as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order.
1:21:54 P.M.	H. Res. 125	On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 167 (Roll no. 91).
1:22:11 P.M.	H. Res. 125	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 125 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
1:23:52 P.M.	H. Res. 125	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 125.
3:04:01 P.M.	H. Res. 125	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 177 (Roll no. 92).
3:12:07 P.M.	H. Res. 125	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 184 (Roll no. 93).
3:12:07 P.M.	H. Res. 125	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
3:18:46 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 94).
3:19:13 P.M.		Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time on Tuesday, March 3, 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 Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. Agreed to without objection.
3:21:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
3:21:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:22:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kennedy, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to authorize the STEM Gateways grant program as an allowable use of flexible funding received by state educational agencies. States could award grants to LEAs and qualified partner organizations to support the success of women, minorities, and low-income students in rigorous STEM academics.
3:22:51 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy Part B Amendment No. 1.
3:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kennedy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kennedy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:31:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grothman, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to shorten authorization from 2021 to 2018.
3:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman Part B Amendment No. 2.
3:41:30 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:41:53 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meeks, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to require that the annual, statewide assessments measure student growth and require that student growth be a component of achievement within the accountability system established by a given state.
3:41:55 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks Part B Amendment No. 3.
3:48:51 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Meeks amendment was withdrawn.
3:49:15 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lawrence, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to require that the Secretary of Education disapprove of any State plan that fails to, in consultation with State and local education agencies to demonstrate that there is a separate reporting of academic assessments for foster youth.
3:49:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence Part B Amendment No. 4.
3:54:39 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Lawrence amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:56 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to provide flexibility to localities by providing States with the authority to allow local educational agencies to administer their own, locally designed academic assessment system, in place of the State-designed academic system. The same requirements as laid out by this Act for State-designed academic assessments would also apply to any locally designed academic assessment.
3:55:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte Part B Amendment No. 5.
4:04:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:31 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to appoint a neutral Ombudsman within the Department of Education to ensure K-12 textbooks are held to high academic standards.
4:04:36 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) Part B Amendment No. 6.
4:11:04 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castro (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Castro (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:11:27 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to require states applying for funds under title I to show how they would use the funds to provide apprenticeships that offer academic credit, and how they would use the funds to provide comprehensive career counseling to the students
4:11:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin Part B Amendment No. 7.
4:16:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 stating that if school districts use Title I money for after school, before school, or summer school activities, it would require them to describe those activities in their local plans.
4:17:01 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barletta Part B Amendment No. 8.
4:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Barletta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:08 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to restore the paraprofessional qualifications that are in place under current law, which helped stop school districts from hiring paraprofessionals with little experience in education and no professional training. Since all districts are in compliance, and have been since 2006, this amendment would present no new burden.
4:25:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley Part B Amendment No. 9.
4:31:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:32:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Fudge, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to ensure continued state investment in educating students by requiring states to demonstrate that the level of state and local funding remains constant from year to year.
4:32:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fudge Part B Amendment No. 10.
4:38:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Fudge amendment was withdrawn.
4:39:06 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSaulnier, numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to require LEAs to develop agreements with Head Start and other agencies to carry out early childhood education activities.
4:39:08 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier Part B Amendment No. 11.
4:42:25 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:43:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Davis, Rodney, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to provide that nothing in this title shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to school or local educational agency employees under Federal, State, or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements between such employers and their employees.
4:43:04 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis, Rodney (IL) Part B Amendment No. 12.
4:51:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Davis, Rodney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:36 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to delay implementation of new Title II formula until the Secretary of Education determines that the implementation will not reduce funding for schools serving high percentages of students in poverty.
4:51:39 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore Part B Amendment No. 13.
4:58:27 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:59:07 P.M.	H.R. 5	Amendment offered by Mr. McKinley.
4:59:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley Part B Amendment No. 14.
5:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:02:54 P.M.	H.R. 5	Mr. Rokita moved that the Committee now rise.
5:02:58 P.M.	H.R. 5	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:03:10 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
5:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

6:47:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.
6:47:26 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
6:47:45 P.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:12:10 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Kennedy amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 204 – 217 (Roll no. 95).
7:17:13 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Grothman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 114 – 311 (Roll no. 96).
7:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 243 (Roll no. 97).
7:29:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 201 (Roll no. 98).
7:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 239 (Roll no. 99).
7:36:55 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Delaney, numbered 15 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to “Makes Pay For Success” initiatives an allowable use of funds for States and Local Educational Agencies to improve outcomes and save money by training and supporting teachers.
7:36:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney Part B Amendment No. 15.
7:47:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Delaney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jeffries, numbered 16 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to ensure that teachers, parents and other educational professionals receive education on the harms of copyright piracy in order to further educate students to that end.
7:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jeffries Part B Amendment No. 16.
7:55:42 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jeffries amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Clark (MA), numbered 17 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to clarify that early childhood education-focused professional development is an acceptable use of funds.
7:56:13 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clark(MA) Part B Amendment No. 17.
8:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Clark (MA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, No. 18 printed in Part B of House Report 114-29 to allow for Title II funds to be used for restorative justice and conflict resolution training.
8:01:41 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen Part B amendment No. 18.
8:07:46 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:38 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Wilson (FL), No. 19 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to require school districts to be transparent in providing information to parents at the beginning of the school year on mandated assessments the student will have to take during the school year and any school district policy on assessment participation.
8:09:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (FL) part B amendment No. 19.
8:12:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Wilson (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:12:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, No. 20 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to express the sense of Congress that charter schools are a critical part of our education system in this Nation and that Congress must support opening more quality charter schools to help students succeed in their future.
8:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis part B amendment No. 20.
8:18:01 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, No. 21 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices between charter schools and local education agencies.
8:18:47 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis part B amendment No. 21.
8:23:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:23:47 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Kelly (IL), No. 22 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to require Statewide Family Engagement Centers to conduct training programs in the community to improve adult literacy, including financial literacy.
8:23:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (IL) part B amendment No. 22.
8:27:27 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Kelly (IL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:15 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bonamici, No. 23 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to allow State educational agencies and eligible entities to use Local Academic Flexible Grant funds to audit and streamline assessment systems, eliminates unnecessary assessments, and improves the use of assessments.
8:28:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici part B amendment No. 23.
8:38:40 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, No. 24 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to allows grants to be used for the creation and distribution of open access textbooks and open educational resources.
8:39:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis part B amendment No. 24.
8:44:20 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to support accountability-based programs and activities that are designed to enhance school safety, which may include research-based bullying prevention, cyberbullying prevention, disruption of recruitment activity by groups or individuals involved in violent extremism, and gang prevention programs as well as intervention programs regarding bullying.
8:46:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee part B amendment No. 25.
8:48:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:59 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Wilson (FL), No. 26 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to provide for Intensive Care Reading Labs and for specialization of school staffing for the purposes of basic skills in language arts, mathematics, and science in grades 1-3 as allowable uses in block grant funding.
8:49:02 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (FL) part B amendment No. 26.
8:54:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Wilson (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:55:30 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Courtney, No. 27 printed in part B of House Report 114-25 to amend 20 U.S.C. 7703 to increase weight of non-connected children residing in public-private venture (PPV) housing located on military property for the purposes of Impact Aid basic support payment calculations.
8:55:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Courtney part B amendment No. 27.
8:57:12 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Courtney amendment was withdrawn.
8:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nolan, No. 28 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to amend the current stated policy of the United States with respect to the education of Indian children to ensure that Indian children do not attend school in buildings that are dilapidated or deteriorating, as part of the unique and continuing trust relationship with, and responsibility to, the Indian people.
8:57:43 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan part B amendment No. 28.
9:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Nolan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:05:25 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Davis (CA), No. 29 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to clarify the definition of “school leader” such that it explicitly refers to a school principal as opposed to an off-site administrator.
9:05:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis (CA) part B amendment No. 29.
9:09:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Davis (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, No. 30 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to allow a State to withdraw from the Common Core Standards or any other specific standards.
9:10:59 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin part B amendment No. 30.
9:19:20 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Zeldin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
9:19:54 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hurd (TX), No. 31 printed in part B of House Report 113-29 to express the sense of Congress that students’ personally identifiable information is important to protect as applied to current law and this act.
9:19:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurd part B amendment No. 31.
9:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hurd amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hurd demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
9:24:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	Mr. Kline moved that the Committee rise.
9:24:38 P.M.	H.R. 5	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
9:24:59 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 129.
9:25:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
9:25:35 P.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:26:03 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, No. 32 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to require the Secretary of Education to conduct an assessment of the impact of school start times on student health, well-being, and performance.
9:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson part B amendment No. 32.
9:32:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
9:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Wilson (FL), No. 33 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to provide for school dropout prevention and reentry and provides grants to raise academic achievement levels for all students.
9:33:45 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (FL) part B amendment.
9:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Wilson (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
9:38:30 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), No. 34 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to improve college and career readiness for homeless youth by requiring the State to include in the State Plan a description of how such youth would receive assistance from counselors to advise, prepare, and improve college readiness.
9:38:37 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro part B amendment No. 34.
9:43:02 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:43:44 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Carson (IN), No. 35 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to advance assessments of student achievement and instructional practices, effective teacher preparation and continuing professional development, education administration, and international comparisons. The amendment supports development of a national research strategy to ensure that students, particularly at risk students, have effective teachers and are being prepared for the future.
9:43:47 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carson part B amendment No. 35.
9:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
9:51:11 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), No. 36 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to improve accountability and ensures proper oversight of taxpayer funds authorized by this legislation.
9:51:13 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) part B amendment No. 36.
9:54:44 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:55:21 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Dold, No. 37 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to ensure that federal education dollars go toward their intended use for student benefit in the classroom by clarifying that funds received under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act shall not be diverted by the states to fill prior unfunded liability shortfalls in teacher pension programs. When a state receives funds under ESEA and distributes those funds to LEAs, the amendment prohibits the state from requiring LEAs to make a contribution to a pension program that is in excess of the “normal cost” of that teacher’s participation in the pension program.
9:55:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dold part B amendment No. 37.
9:59:46 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Dold amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, No. 38 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to reaffirm students’, teachers’ and school administrators’ right to exercise religion. Amendment also expresses the sense of Congress that schools should examine their policies to ensure students and teachers are fully able to participate in activities on school grounds related to their religious freedom.
10:00:20 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores part B amendment No. 38.
10:10:31 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:11:20 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), No. 39 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to create a grant program for states to create or expand biliteracy seal programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language for graduating high school seniors.
10:11:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley part B amendment No. 39.
10:18:27 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Brownley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Brownley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
10:19:16 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Loebsack, No. 40 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to support the expansion of the use of digital learning through competitive grants to partnerships to implement and evaluate the results of technology-based learning practices, strategies, tools, or programs at rural schools.
10:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack part B amendment No. 40.
10:25:05 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Loebsack amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Loebsack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
10:26:26 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, No. 41 printed in part B of House Report 114-29 to authorize funds for the Secretary of Education to provide grants for early-childhood education scholarships, professional development and licensing credentials, or increased compensation for educators who have attained specific qualifications. Amendment also requires each state that desires a grant to include a description of its comprehensive early childhood professional development system in its application, and grant recipients must maintain their fiscal effort for the activities supported by the grant funds for a fiscal year at levels equal to or greater than their fiscal effort for such activities during the preceding fiscal year.
10:26:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 125, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis part B amendment No. 41.
10:33:36 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
10:34:01 P.M.	H.R. 5	Mr. Kline moved that the Committee rise.
10:34:19 P.M.	H.R. 5	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:34:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
10:35:30 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Bud Shuster. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 prospectuses, including three alteration projects and nine leases included in the General Services Administration’s FY 2015 Capital Investment Leasing Program. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastucture on February 12, 2015 are enclosed.
10:36:35 P.M.		Mr. Kline moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:36:47 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:36:48 P.M.		The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2015.

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                                      ~ February 27,2015 DHS shutdown deadline ~

Will Republicans let DHS shutdown?

 btw #MitchMcconnell is in charge of the Senate, contrary to what Boehner is telling America ~ Ask Republicans what amendments or poison pills have they attached that causes DNC problems?

Shutdown & Security Vs Immigration Reform 

Dems are calling for a so-called “clean” DHS funding bill free of any controversial GOP riders targeting President Obama’s executive immigration actions.

The Senate stands adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted, on the following dates and times:

Monday, February 16, 2015 at 4:45pm and

Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:00am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 19, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 23, 2015.

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Last Floor Action:3/17
12:22:42 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 17, 2015

2:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:26 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:49 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:01 P.M.		Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 100, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:02:10 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 100.The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 20, 2015.

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