The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 9, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, equally divided, until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #10, the nomination of Michael P. Botticelli to be Director of the National Drug Control Policy, with 30 minutes of debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm) the Senate will proceed to vote on the nomination.

 

5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #10, Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Confirmed: 92-0

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #10, Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy; confirmed: 92-0.

Legislative Business

Executive Business

 

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
1:05:24 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

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

Last Floor Action:2/5
1:32:41 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 9, 2015.

1:00:53 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
1:01:08 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:01:35 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
1:03:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:03:21 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:03:22 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 3, 2015, at 11:07 a.m.: Appointment: National Council on Disability.
1:03:46 P.M.		Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi- Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 5, 114th Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: Mr. Cummings, Mr. Smith of WA, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of CA and Ms. Duckworth.
1:04:08 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from the State of Mississippi, Mr. Nunnelee, the whole number of the House is 433.
1:05:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 10, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, February 9, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, equally divided, until 5:00pm. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #10, the nomination of Michael P. Botticelli to be Director of the National Drug Control Policy, with 30 minutes of debate equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm) the Senate will proceed to vote on the nomination.

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Last Floor Action:2/5
1:32:41 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 9, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Thursday, February 5, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2015, until 11:30am with the time equally divided. At 11:30am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240.

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, be agreed to and that it be in order for the Managers, or their designees, to offer amendments in an alternating fashion with the Majority manager, or his designee, being recognized to offer the first amendment.

 

Senator Reid reserved his right to object, made some remarks on the importance of passing a clean DHS appropriations bill, and asked consent that following the enactment of the text of S.272, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Democratic Leader, but no later than Monday, March 16^th, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, as passed by the Senate by a vote of 68-32 on June 27, 2013, the text of which is at the desk.

 

Senator McConnell objected to Senator Reid’s request and Senator Reid objected to Senator McConnell’s request.

 

The Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.240, DHS appropriations, with the time until 11:30am equally divided. At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

11:32am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

Cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.240 by a vote of 52-47. Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote so that it may be reconsidered at a later time. The Senate continues to debate the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations.

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 during this week’s session of the Senate.

Senator Burr asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate proceed to the Consideration of Calendar #10, S.338, a bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund; that there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form; and that following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
12:31:16 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –

The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:22 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:53 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:00 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.
9:10:19 A.M.	H.R. 527	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 78. H.R. 527 — “To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.”
9:10:24 A.M.	H.R. 527	For H.R. 527, the rule provides for one hour of debate; makes in order as original text the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-3; and makes specified additional amendments in order. For H.R. 50, the rule provides for one hour of debate; provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-4, modified by the amendment printed in Part B of the report shall be considered as adopted. Further specified amendments are in order.
9:10:52 A.M.	H.R. 527	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 78 and Rule XVIII.
9:10:52 A.M.	H.R. 527	The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:11:00 A.M.	H.R. 527	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.
10:02:59 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 114-14 to add to the bill’s Regulatory Flexibility Act exemption for veterans rights-and-benefits rules an exemption for rules pertaining to servicemembers and predatory lending. The amendment also effectuates limited technical amendments to the bill.
10:03:02 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters Part A amendment no. 1.
10:07:56 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:08:20 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 114-14 to strike section 5 of the bill.
10:08:21 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part A amendment no. 3.
10:14:45 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:15:48 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 114-14 to strikes section 10 of the legislation, which creates a duplicative size standard office in the Office of Advocacy without a commensurate reduction in the existing SBA Office of Size Standards.
10:15:50 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader Part A amendment no. 4.
10:21:40 A.M.	H.R. 527	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
10:22:35 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 114-14 to exempt from the bill any rule that the Office of Management and Budget determines would result in net job creation.
10:22:36 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) Part A amendment no. 5.
10:31:03 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:31:26 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 114-14 to exempt from the bill all regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration relating to consumer safety, including those issued pursuant to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
10:31:28 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment no. 6.
10:42:33 A.M.	H.R. 527	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
11:12:41 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 234 (Roll no. 65).
11:18:05 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 248 (Roll no. 66).
11:18:23 A.M.	H.R. 527	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 527.
11:19:01 A.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:19:40 A.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Deutch moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:19:59 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch 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 add at the end of the bill the following section pertaining to Preventing the Spread of Nuclear Weapons.
11:29:14 A.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:36:37 A.M.	H.R. 527	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 67).
11:44:34 A.M.	H.R. 527	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 – 163 (Roll no. 68).
11:44:35 A.M.	H.R. 527	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:44:47 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 12.
11:48:01 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Rep. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy(CA) on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:18:08 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 5, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
12:18:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:31:16 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:32:10 P.M.		Mr. MacArthur moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:32:40 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:32:41 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 9, 2015.

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

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:00pm to allow for the bipartisan conference meeting.

During Leader remarks, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015. The Senate is currently in a period of morning business until 12:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

 

The Senate will recess from 12:30-2pm to the joint caucus luncheon.

 

As a reminder, Senator McConnell could reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the DHS appropriations bill. We expect he will do that this afternoon (could be in the 2:30pm range). Another message will be sent when we have a better idea of timing and the process that will be required to reconsider the vote

During Leader remarks, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015. The Senate is currently in a period of morning business until 12:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

 

The Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.240, with time until 2:45pm equally divided. At 2:45pm we expect to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration. We expect to voice vote the 2 procedural votes that will get us to the reconsideration vote. Therefore, we only expect 1 roll call vote at 2:45pm.

By voice votes, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, and the motion to reconsider to the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.240.

 

2:47pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, DHS appropriations, upon reconsideration;

Not Agreed To: 53-47

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

 

 

 

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The House adjourned. 7:10:14 P.M. 2/3

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2015.

Last Floor Action:2/3
10:01:12 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.

10:00:48 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:54 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:12 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.

10:28:31 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:44 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 4.
12:01:06 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dean Curry, Life Center Church, Tacoma, Washington.
12:02:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECH – The Chair recognized Rep. Kilmer for one minute for the purpose of introducing the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Dean Curry.
12:04:54 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 4, 2015 at 9:22 a.m.: Appointment to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki); and Appointment to the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
12:05:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by the direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:37:23 P.M.	H. Res. 78	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 78 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 50) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.”
12:42:38 P.M.	H. Res. 78	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 78.
1:40:48 P.M.	H. Res. 78	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 174 (Roll no. 59).
1:49:40 P.M.	H. Res. 78	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 179 (Roll no. 60).
1:49:41 P.M.	H. Res. 78	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:43 P.M.	H.R. 50	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 78. H.R. 50 — “To provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.”
1:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	For H.R. 527, the rule provides for one hour of debate; makes in order as original text the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-3; and makes specified additional amendments in order. For H.R. 50, the rule provides for one hour of debate; provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-4, modified by the amendment printed in Part B of the report shall be considered as adopted. Further specified amendments are in order.
1:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 50	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 78 and Rule XVIII.
1:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 50	The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark E. Amodei to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 50.
2:51:40 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to require an assessment of the effects that a proposed or final rule are expected to have on private property owners, including the use and value of affected property.
2:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed Part C amendment no. 1.
2:55:44 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:18 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cummings, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to strike section 12 of the bill, which would require Federal agencies to conduct a retrospective cost-benefit analysis of any regulation at the request of the Chairman or Ranking Member of a Congressional Committee.
2:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings Part C amendment no. 2.
3:05:34 P.M.	H.R. 50	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cummings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cummings demanded a recorded votes and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 50	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 3, printed in Part C of House Report 114-14 to provide that in the event that the average annual rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains below 5 percent over the first four calendar quarters occurring after the date of enactment of H.R. 50, then the amendments made by H.R. 50 are repealed.
3:06:17 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 78, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part C amendment no. 3.
3:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 50	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded votes and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
3:15:40 P.M.	H.R. 50	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.
3:44:41 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Cummings amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 245 (Roll no. 61).
3:49:54 P.M.	H.R. 50	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 62).
3:50:00 P.M.	H.R. 50	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 50.
3:51:03 P.M.	H.R. 50	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 50	The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
3:51:42 P.M.	H.R. 50	Mrs. Bustos moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
3:51:55 P.M.	H.R. 50	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos 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 add a new section titled Stopping Sexual Predators, Domestic Violence, and Rape.
4:00:15 P.M.	H.R. 50	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:07:48 P.M.	H.R. 50	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 239 (Roll no. 63).
4:07:49 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives as well as those who were injured in the tragic train crash in Valhalla, NY.
4:16:25 P.M.	H.R. 50	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 – 173 (Roll no. 64).
4:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 50	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:28 P.M.		Mr. Duffy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 5. Agreed to without objection.
4:17:49 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:22:45 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 member of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney.
4:24:14 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to Cote d’Ivoire – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-6).
4:25:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

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

Following morning business the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #6, H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, until 12:00 noon with the time equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 12:00pm, the Senate will vote on passage of H.R.203.

Last week, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #5, H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and filed cloture on the motion. By consent, the cloture vote will occur at 2:30pm. The time from 2:15 until 2:30pm will be equally divided. If cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate would proceed to a vote on the motion to proceed to the bill.

The Senate will recess following the vote on H.R.203 (approximately 12:30pm) until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015—12:00pm:

1. Passage of H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015—2:30pm:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; and, if cloture is invoked,
2. Motion to proceed to H.R.240.

12:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act;

Passed: 99-0

Senator Shaheen made 3 parliamentary inquiries regarding H.R.240, the DHS Appropriations bill.

 

Shaheen: CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS A CLEAN FULL-YEAR FUNDING BILL

WITHOUT ANY CONTROVERSIAL IMMIGRATION RIDERS THAT ARE NOT GOING

TO BE ABLE TO GAIN SUPPORT THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS ALREADY SAID

HE’S GOING TO VETO. IT’S THAT SIMPLE. THERE IS TOO MUCH AT

STAKE FOR THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION TO PLAY POLITICS WITH THIS

BILL. BEFORE I CONCLUDE, MR. PRESIDENT, I WOULD NOTE THAT THE

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— AGAIN BE THAT THE HOUSE-PASSED DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND

SECURITY FUNDING BILL INCLUDES SEVERAL IMMIGRATION-RELATED

PROVISIONS THAT DRAW BUDGET POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE BILL.

ACCORDING TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, THE

IMMIGRATION-RELATED PROVISIONS WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT BY

$7.5 BILLION OVER TEN YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE BILL INCLUDES

LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF THESE

PROVISIONS. THE RESULT IS MULTIPLE POINTS OF ORDER THAT WOULD

NOT APPLY TO THE BILL IF THE IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS HAD NOT

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BEEN ADDED. SO, MR. PRESIDENT, I HAVE A PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY.

DOES THE BUDGET POINT OF ORDER LIE AGAINST H.R.240 PURSUANT TO

SECTION 311(A)2(B)OF THE

 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974.

 

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THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR WILL BE ADVISED THAT THE

POINT OF ORDER LIES.

 

[ram]{14:20:47 NSP} (MRS. SHAHEEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MRS. SHAHEEN: DOES THE BUDGET LIE AGAINST —

 

[ram]{14:20:49 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR ADVISED THAT THE POINT OF

ORDER DOES LIEVMENT HURRICANE KATRINA DOES THE BUDGET POINT OF

ORDER LIE AGAINST THE BILL PURR SANTS TO SECTION 306 OF THE

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974?

 

 

[ram]{14:21:01 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR ADVISED THAT THE BUDGET POINT

OF ORDER DOES LIE.

 

[ram]{14:21:18 NSP} (MRS. SHAHEEN) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MRS. SHAHEEN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. PRESIDENT.

2:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2015;

Not Invoked: 51-48

Senator McConnell changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote so that the Senate can reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

 

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Passage of H.R.203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; passed: 99-0.

2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.240, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2015; not invoked: 51-48.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.64, National School Counseling Week

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.338, Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (Burr)

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.339, ObamaCare Repeal Act (Cruz)

Executive Business

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
4:33:41 P.M. -H.R. 596
On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 57 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

Last Floor Action:
2:38:49 P.M. – The House resumed debate on H.R. 596.

Last Floor Action:2/2
8:45:07 P.M. – The House adjourned.

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

10:00:44 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:03 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:20 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.
10:29:43 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 3.
12:00:28 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:57 P.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. Mr. Himes demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:02:23 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cartwright to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:42 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.
12:26:48 P.M.	H. Res. 70	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 70 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 596) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes.”
12:28:00 P.M.	H. Res. 70	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 70.
2:06:20 P.M.	H. Res. 70	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 176 (Roll no. 54).
2:14:40 P.M.	H. Res. 70	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 178 (Roll no. 55).
2:14:40 P.M.	H. Res. 70	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:49 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 267 – 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 56).
2:22:21 P.M.	H.R. 596	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 70. H.R. 596 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes.”
2:22:26 P.M.	H.R. 596	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 596 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
2:22:41 P.M.	H.R. 596	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 596.
2:38:17 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 203 without amendment.
2:38:49 P.M.		The House resumed debate on H.R. 596.

4:22:53 P.M.	H.R. 596	Mr. DeSaulnier moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
4:23:24 P.M.	H.R. 596	DEBATE – The House proceeded with up to 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to ensure that the Affordable Care Act cannot be repealed if: (1) insurance companies are once again allowed to discriminate based on pre-existing conditions or gender; (2) premiums or out-of-pocket costs increase for Medicare part D patients; or (3) middle class families are forced to pay a tax increase due to the loss of premium tax credits. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
4:33:36 P.M.	H.R. 596	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:33:41 P.M.	H.R. 596	On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 57 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

4:59:07 P.M.	H.R. 596	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 241 (Roll no. 57).
5:06:40 P.M.	H.R. 596	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 239 – 186 (Roll no. 58).
5:06:41 P.M.	H.R. 596	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:09:08 P.M.	H. Res. 77	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 77 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
5:09:22 P.M.	H. Res. 77	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:09:27 P.M.	H. Res. 77	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:09:28 P.M.		House Democracy Partnership – Pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 5, 114th Congress, and the order of the House of Jan. 6, 2015 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Roskam, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Crenshaw, Mrs. Brooks of IN, Mrs. Black, Mr. Ribble, Mrs. Walorski and Mr. Zeldin.
5:12:47 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:11:07 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 78.
6:14:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:10:07 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:10:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:10:14 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 4, 2015.

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