The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.38 until 4:30pm on Monday, January 26, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 3:00pm on Monday, with the second degree amendment deadline set for 5:00pm.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute) and on the underlying bill, S.1, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. The next roll call vote will occur at 5:30pm on the motion to invoke cloture on the Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute).

 

5:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute) to S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline;

Not invoked: 53-39

Senator McConnell entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote.

5:58pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone pipeline;

Not Invoked: 53-39

Senator McConnell entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote.

There will be no further roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Murkowski amendment #2; Not agreed to: 53-39.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; Not agreed to: 53-39.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.41, congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
6:32:21 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 27, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
2:12:45 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:
3:08:03 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 26, 2015.

12:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:21 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick W. Allen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 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.
12:08:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26.
2:01:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:38 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 January 26, 2015, at 12:47 p.m., stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 38.
2:11:43 P.M.		Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 3003, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Mr. Smith of NJ, Chairman.
2:12:31 P.M.		Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China: Mr. Smith of NJ, Chairman.
2:12:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

3:33:31 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 26.
3:33:40 P.M.		Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent That, the order of the House of January 6, 2015, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on January 27, 2015. Agreed to without objection.
3:34:02 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 514	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 514 — “To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
3:34:38 P.M.	H.R. 514	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 514	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 514.
3:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 514	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:08 P.M.	H.R. 514	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:10 P.M.	H.R. 515	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 515 — “To protect children from exploitation, especially sex trafficking in tourism, by providing advance notice of intended travel by registered child-sex offenders outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign governments to notify the United States when a known child-sex offender is seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes.”
3:51:23 P.M.	H.R. 515	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:51:24 P.M.	H.R. 515	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.
4:08:48 P.M.	H.R. 515	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:51 P.M.	H.R. 515	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:01 P.M.	H.R. 357	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 357 — “To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to expand the training for Federal Government personnel related to trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.”
4:09:14 P.M.	H.R. 357	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:17 P.M.	H.R. 357	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 357.
4:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 357	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:22 P.M.	H.R. 357	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:23:00 P.M.	H.R. 468	Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 468 — “To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking.”
4:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 468	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:17 P.M.	H.R. 468	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 468.
4:35:10 P.M.	H.R. 468	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:35:13 P.M.	H.R. 468	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:35:18 P.M.	H.R. 469	Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 469 — “To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to enable State child protective services systems to improve the identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking, and for other purposes.”
4:35:36 P.M.	H.R. 469	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:38 P.M.	H.R. 469	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.
4:58:52 P.M.	H.R. 469	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.
4:59:28 P.M.	H.R. 246	Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 246 — “To improve the response to victims of child sex trafficking.”
4:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 246	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:59:55 P.M.	H.R. 246	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 246.
5:20:43 P.M.	H.R. 246	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.
5:21:16 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:26:26 P.M.		The House received a communication from Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Haas notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in connection with a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:26:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:28:20 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 48.
6:29:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:32:07 P.M.		Mr. Jenkins (WV) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:32:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:32:21 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 27, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.38 until 4:30pm on Monday, January 26, 2015.

 

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Democrats controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell announced that senators should expect roll call votes in relation to amendments throughout the day on Thursday.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of up to 10 roll call votes that will begin at approximately 3:57pm in relation to the amendments listed below. Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold, except for the Cornyn and Menendez amendments, as modified, which are subject to majority votes. Each vote after the first will be 10 minute votes. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between  each vote.

1. Boxer #113 (side by side for Fischer);
2. Fischer #18, as mod;
3. Manchin #99;
4. Sanders #24;
5. Lee #71;
6. Murkowski #123 (side by side for Wyden);
7. Wyden #27;
8. Blunt #78, as mod;
9. Cornyn #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez); and
10. Menendez #72, as mod.

3:57pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Boxer amendment #113, (federally protected lands);

Not agreed to: 55-44

 

Next:

 

1. Fischer #18, as mod (federally protected lands);
2. Manchin #99 (federally protected lands);
3. Sanders #24 (climate change);
4. Lee #71 (drilling permit applications);
5. Murkowski #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
6. Wyden #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
7. Blunt #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
8. Cornyn #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
9. Menendez #72, as mod (eminent domain).

4:30pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Fischer amendment #18, as modified (federally protected land);

Not Agreed To: 54-45

 

Next:

1. Manchin #99 (federally protected lands);
2. Sanders #24 (climate change);
3. Lee #71 (drilling permit applications);
4. Murkowski #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
5. Wyden #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
6. Blunt #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
7. Cornyn #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
8. Menendez #72, as mod (eminent domain).

4:56pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Murkowski motion to table Manchin amendment #99 (climate change). The Manchin amendment is a side by side to the Sanders amendment.

 

Next:

1. Sanders amendment #24 (climate change);
2. Lee amendment #71 (drilling permit applications);
3. Murkowski amendment #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
4. Wyden amendment #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
5. Blunt amendment #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
6. Cornyn amendment #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
7. Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain).

4:56pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Murkowski motion to table Manchin amendment #99 (climate change);

Tabled: 53-46

 

The Manchin amendment is a side by side to the Sanders amendment. If the Manchin amendment is tabled, the next vote will be on a motion to table Sanders amendment #24 (climate change)

 

Next:

1. Sanders amendment #24 (climate change);
2. Lee amendment #71 (drilling permit applications);
3. Murkowski amendment #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
4. Wyden amendment #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
5. Blunt amendment #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
6. Cornyn amendment #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
7. Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain).

5:15pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Murkowski motion to table Sanders amendment #24 (climate change);

Tabled: 56-42

 

Next:

1. Lee amendment #71 (drilling permit applications);
2. Murkowski amendment #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
3. Wyden amendment #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
4. Blunt amendment #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
5. Cornyn amendment #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
6. Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain).

5:33pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Lee amendment #71 (drilling permit applications);

Not Agreed To: 51-47

Next:

1. Murkowski amendment #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);
2. Wyden amendment #27 (oil spill liability trust fund);
3. Blunt amendment #78, as mod (international greenhouse gas emission agreements);
4. Cornyn amendment #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain); and
5. Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain).

5:50pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Murkowski amendment #123 (side by side for Wyden) (oil spill liability trust fund);

Agreed to: 75-23

6:15pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Wyden amendment #127 (oil spill liability trust fund).

Not agreed to: 50-47

6:35pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Blunt amendment #78, as modified (international greenhouse gas emission agreements)

Not agreed to: 51-46

6:53pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #126, as mod (side by side for Menendez) (Eminent domain);

64-33

Next:

1. Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain)

 

7:12pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Menendez amendment #72, as mod (eminent domain);

Not Agreed To: 43-54

Several amendments have been called up to S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. There are now 13 first degree amendments and the Murkowski substitute amendment pending. Senator Sanders attempted to call up an additional amendment, but Senator Murkowski asked that he wait until the Republicans were ready with their next amendment so that we can continue to offer amendments in an alternating fashion. Both sides are looking at the amendments that have been offered and discussions will be had on a path forward. Another message will be sent when any vote are scheduled.

 

1. Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute)
2. Vitter amendment #80, as modified (OCS)
3. Sullivan amendment #67 (prohibit arming EPA)
4. Cardin amendment #75 (local water supplier)
5. Murkowski amendment #98 (Sense of Congress arctic region)
6. Reed amendment #74 (LIHEAP)
7. Flake amendment #103 (duplicative green building programs)
8. Leahy amendment #30 (judicial review provision)
9. Cruz amendment #15 (expedited export of natural gas to WTO)
10. Whitehouse amendment #28 (camapign finance disclosure)
11. Moran amendment #73 (prairie chicken
12. Carper amendment #120 (8 centper barrel gas excise tax for land and water conservation fund)
13. Daines amendment #132 (Sense of Congress national monuments)
14. Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax)

There is a chance that Senator McConnell, or his designee, moves to table one of the pending amendments this evening. This vote could come quickly. We could also have a live quorum.

 

1. Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute)
2. Vitter amendment #80, as modified (OCS)
3. Sullivan amendment #67 (prohibit arming EPA)
4. Cardin amendment #75 (local water supplier)
5. Murkowski amendment #98 (Sense of Congress arctic region)
6. Reed amendment #74 (LIHEAP)
7. Flake amendment #103 (duplicative green building programs)
8. Leahy amendment #30 (judicial review provision)
9. Cruz amendment #15 (expedited export of natural gas to WTO)
10. Whitehouse amendment #28 (camapign finance disclosure)
11. Moran amendment #73 (prairie chicken
12. Carper amendment #121 (8 centper barrel gas excise tax for land and water conservation fund)
13. Daines amendment #132 (Sense of Congress national monuments)
14. Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax)

The Senate is in a live quorum call. If a quorum is not present, we expect Senator McConnell will make a motion to request the attendance of absent senators. That would be a roll call vote.

9:28p The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to instruct the SAA to request the presence of absent senators;

Agreed To: 89-5

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote in relation to the following amendments.

 

1. Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute) (pending but not included in McConnell’s request)crossed out
2. Vitter amendment #80, as modified (OCS) (pending but not included in McConnell’s request)crossed out
3. Sullivan amendment #67 (prohibit arming EPA)
4. Cardin amendment #75 (local water supplier)
5. Murkowski amendment #98 (Sense of Congress arctic region)
6. Reed amendment #74 (LIHEAP)
7. Flake amendment #103 (duplicative green building programs)
8. Leahy amendment #30 (judicial review provision)
9. Cruz amendment #15 (expedited export of natural gas to WTO)
10. Whitehouse amendment #28 (camapign finance disclosure)
11. Moran amendment #73 (prairie chicken
12. Carper amendment #121 (8 cent per barrel gas excise tax for land and water conservation fund)
13. Daines amendment #132 (Sense of Congress national monuments)
14. Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax)

 

That the amendments be subject to 60-vote thresholds; that there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided, and all votes after the first be 10 minute votes.

 

Senator Durbin reserved his right to object, asked that we start working through these amendments in an orderly fashion tomorrow morning. Senator Durbin objected.

 

Senator McConnell then announced that he intends to start to table the pending Democratic amendments. He then moved to table Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax). Senator Markey asked unanimous consent that he be permitted to speak for 1 minute on his amendment. Senator Cornyn objected. Senator Durbin suggested the absence of a quorum. A quorum was present. At 10:06pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McConnell motion to table Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax).

At 10:06pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McConnell motion to table Markey amendment #25 (tar sands excise tax);

Tabled: 53-42

10:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on McConnell motion to table Carper amendment #121 (8 cent per barrel gas excise tax for land and water conservation fund);

Tabled: 57-38

Senator McConnell moved to table Whitehouse amendment #28. Senator Whitehouse asked unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute to defend his amendment. Senator McConnell objected. At 10:50pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Whitehouse amendment #28 (campaign finance disclosure)

Tabled: 52-43

11:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McConnell motion to table Reed amendment #74 (LIHEAP funding);

Tabled: 49-45

The Reed amendment was tabled 49-45. Senator McConnell then filed cloture on the Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute ) and the underlying bill, S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Senator McConnell then asked consent to vote on a series of Republican amendments and the Cardin amendment at 9:30am tomorrow, with no second degree amendments in order and that the amendments be subject to 60 vote thresholds for adoption. Senator Durbin objected. The unofficial transcript of the exchange can be found below. The next vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, January 26.

 

1. MCCONNELL: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT AT

9:30 A.M. FRIDAY, TOMORROW, THE SENATE PROCEED TO VOTE IN

RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS IN THE ORDER LISTED —

SULLIVAN 67, CARDIN 75, MURKOWSKI 98, FLAKE 103, CRUZ 15, MORAN

73, DAINES 132. FURTHER, THAT ALL AMENDMENTS ON THE LIST BE

SUBJECT TO A 60-VOTE AFFIRMATIVE THRESHOLD FOR ADOPTION AND

THAT NO SECOND DEGREES BE IN ORDER TO THE AMENDMENTS. I ASK

CONSENT THERE BE TWO MINUTES OF DEBATE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN

EACH VOTE AND THAT ALL VOTE AFTER THE FIRST IN THE SERIES BE

TEN-MINUTE VOTES.

 

1. DURBIN: NOW THAT WE HAVE PURGED THE CALENDAR OF FIVE OF THE

SIX DEMOCRATIC AMENDMENTS, THE MAJORITY LEADER TELLS US IT’S

TIME TO VOTE. IT DOESN’T STRIKE ME THAT THIS IS IN THE BEST

INTERESTS OF WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE HERE IN GOING BACK

AND FORTH IN A BIPARTISAN, CONSTRUCTIVE FASHION. I WOULD LIKE

TO ASK THE MAJORITY LEADER ARE YOU PREPARED TO BE IN SESSION

TOMORROW AND TO CONSIDER DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN AMENDMENTS

AND WORK THROUGH THE LIST, INCLUDING THE ONES THAT YOU JUST

TABLED?

 

1. McCONNELL: DOES THE SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS INTEND TO OBJECT

TO MY CONSENT?

 

1. DURBIN: WHAT I’M ASKING, FRANKLY, IS TO TRY TO AMEND THIS

SO IT DOES HAVE SOME BALANCE. YOU MENTIONED ONE DEMOCRATIC

AMENDMENT AND AT LEAST FIVE OR SIX REPUBLICAN AMENDMENTS TO BE

CONSIDERED TOMORROW.

 

1. McCONNELL: WELL, WE JUST HAD VOTES ON DEMOCRATIC AMENDMENTS

THAT YOUR MEMBERS HAD OFFERED AND DIDN’T WANT TO AGREE TO — TO

HAVE A VOTE ON.

 

1. DURBIN: AND THE RECORD WILL REFLECT THE SPIRITED DEBATE ON

THOSE AMENDMENTS WHEN YOU WOULDN’T EVEN GIVE THE AUTHORS 60

SECONDS TO DESCRIBE WHAT WAS IN THE AMENDMENT.

 

1. MCCONNELL: MR. PRESIDENT, AM I CORRECT THAT THE SENATOR

FROM ILLINOIS IS GOING TO OBJECT TO THIS CONSENT AGREEMENT?

 

1. DURBIN: I OBJECT.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD.

 

1. MCCONNELL: I SUGGEST THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL.

The following amendments are pending to S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline:

Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute)
Vitter amendment #80, as modified (OCS)
Sullivan amendment #67 (prohibit arming EPA)
Cardin amendment #75 (local water supplier)
Murkowski amendment #98 (Sense of Congress arctic region)
Flake amendment #103 (duplicative green building programs)
Cruz amendment #15 (expedited export of natural gas to WTO)
Moran amendment #73 (prairie chicken
Daines amendment #132 (Sense of Congress national monuments)

As a reminder, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Murkowski amendment #2 (substitute) and the underlying bill, S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 3:00pm on Monday and the filing deadline for second degree amendments is 5:00pm Monday.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Boxer amendment #113; not agreed to: 55-44
2. Fischer amendment #18, as modified; not agreed to: 54-45
3. Murkowski motion to table Manchin amendment #99; tabled: 53-46
4. Murkowski motion to table Sanders amendment #24; tabled: 56-42
5. Lee amendment #71; not agreed to: 51-47
6. Murkowski amendment #123; agreed to: 75-23
7. Wyden amendment #27; not agreed to: 50-47
8. Blunt amendment #78, as modified; not agreed to: 51-46
9. Cornyn amendment #126, as modified; agreed to: 64-33
10. Menendez amendment #72, as modified; not agreed to: 43-54
11. Motion to Instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent senators; agreed to: 89-5
12. McConnell motion to table Markey amendment #25; tabled: 53-42
13. McConnell motion to table Carper amendment #121; tabled: 57-38
14. McConnell motion to table Whitehouse amendment #28; tabled: 52-43
15. McConnell motion to table Leahy amendment #30; tabled: 53-41
16. McConnell motion to table Reed amendment #74; tabled: 49-45

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.38, relative to the death of Wendell H. Ford, former U.S. Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Last Floor Action:
3:08:03 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 26, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
1:45:24 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
9:14:42 A.M. -H. Res. 42
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 42.

9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:26 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:23 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:25 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Bonamici to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:43 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:14:32 A.M.	H. Res. 42	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 42 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
9:14:42 A.M.	H. Res. 42	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 42.

10:58:03 A.M.	H. Res. 42	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 183 (Roll no. 42).
11:05:52 A.M.	H. Res. 42	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 43).
11:05:53 A.M.	H. Res. 42	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:09:36 A.M.	H.R. 7	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 42. H.R. 7 — “To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
11:09:41 A.M.	H.R. 7	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
11:09:52 A.M.	H.R. 7	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7.
12:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 7	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:33:47 P.M.	H.R. 7	Ms. Moore moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12:34:11 P.M.	H.R. 7	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to clarify that no one is permitted to violate the medical privacy of any woman, including victims of rape and incest, with respect to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
12:44:04 P.M.	H.R. 7	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:09:07 P.M.	H.R. 7	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 – 240 (Roll no. 44).
1:16:33 P.M.	H.R. 7	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 45).
1:16:34 P.M.	H.R. 7	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:22:07 P.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.
1:41:48 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, January 22, 2015, it adjourn to meet on Monday, January 26, 2015, when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour Debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:42:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:45:24 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:06:45 P.M.		The House received a communication from Dolores Ridley, District Office Manager. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Ridley notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for grand jury testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
3:07:30 P.M.		JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Mr. Amash, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Schweikert and Mr. Grothman.
3:08:01 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:08:02 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:08:03 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 26, 2015.

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The Senate stands in recess until 8:25pm and, upon reconvening, proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress for President Obama’s State of the Union address. Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will stand adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Democrats controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

The following amendments are pending to S.1:

1. Murkowski #2 (substitute)
2. Fischer #18 (limits on the designation of newly protected Federal protected lands)
3. Schatz #58 (climate change)
4. Lee #33 (endangered Species Act)
5. Durbin #69 (petroleum-Coke)
6. Toomey #41 (standards for coal refuse power plants)
7. Whitehouse #29 (climate change)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Lee amendment #33 (ESA); Not agreed to: 54-45.
2. Durbin amendment #69 (petroleum-coke); Not agreed to: 41-58.
3. Toomey amendment #41 (standards for coal refuse power plants); Not agreed to: 54-45.
4. Whitehouse amendment #29 (climate change); Agreed to: 98-1.
5. Hoeven amendment #87, as modified (climate change); Not agreed to: 59-40.
6. Schatz amendment #58 (climate change); Not agreed to: 50-49.

Legislative Business

Executive Business

5:04pm the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Schatz amendment #58 (climate change).

 

Not agreed to: 50-49

The following amendments are pending to S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline:

• _{Fischer amendment #18 (limits on the designation of newly protected Federal protected lands)}
• Sanders amendment #24 (climate change)
• Vitter amendment #80, as modified (OCS)
• Menendez amendment #72 (eminent domain)
• Wyden amendment #27 (oil spill liability trust fund)
• Lee amendment #71 (permit applications)
• Blunt amendment #78 (SoS greenhouse gas)

4:41pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Hoeven amendment #87, as modified (climate change).

Not agreed to: 59-40.

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
12:03:01 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

10:00:43 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:50 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:19 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.
10:40:52 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 21.
12:00:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Most Reverend Richard Pates, Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
12:02:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pompeo to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:28:22 P.M.	H. Res. 39	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 39 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:28:40 P.M.	H. Res. 39	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:28:46 P.M.	H. Res. 39	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:10 P.M.	H. Res. 38	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 38 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 161) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.”
12:30:19 P.M.	H. Res. 38	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 38.
2:05:56 P.M.	H. Res. 38	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 182 (Roll no. 38).
2:14:24 P.M.	H. Res. 38	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 39).
2:14:25 P.M.	H. Res. 38	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:12 P.M.	H.R. 161	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. H.R. 161 — “To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.”
2:16:17 P.M.	H.R. 161	The rule provides for one hour of debate each on H.R. 161 and H.R. 36. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bills. The resolution provides one motion to recommit per bill.
2:16:35 P.M.	H.R. 161	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 38, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 161.
2:54:21 P.M.	H.R. 161	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:55:03 P.M.	H.R. 161	Mr. Pallone moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 161	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pallone motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment ensuring that the provisions in the bill do not take effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determines that: (1) taxpayers will not be held liable for any repair or environmental cleanup from a natural gas pipeline explosion and (2) pipeline owners will bear full responsibility for damages in any community resulting from a natural gas pipeline explosion, including loss of life. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
3:04:53 P.M.	H.R. 161	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:33:29 P.M.	H.R. 161	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 – 241 (Roll no. 40).
3:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 161	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 – 169 (Roll no. 41).
3:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 161	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:44:22 P.M.	H. Res. 40	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 40 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
3:44:50 P.M.	H. Res. 40	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:44:55 P.M.	H. Res. 40	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:37 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting notification that the national emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in effect beyond January 23, 2015 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.
3:47:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:58:58 P.M.		Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on January 22. Agreed to without objection.
3:59:59 P.M.		GOVERNING BOARD–OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS – Pursuant to section 4(d) of House Resolution 5, 114th Congress, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following individuals to serve as the Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics: (Nominated by the Speaker with the concurrence of the Minority Leader) Messrs. Porter J. Goss, FL, Chairman; James M. Eagan III, CO; Ms. Allison R. Hayward, VA; and Ms. Judy Biggert, IL, alternate; (and Nominated by the Minority Leader with the concurrence of the Speaker) Mr. David Skaggs, CO, Co-Chairman; Brigadier General (retired) Belinda Pinckney, VA; Ms. Karan English, AZ; and Mr. Mike Barnes, MD, alternate.
4:00:33 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:36:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for one hour, with Democrats controlling the first half and Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to all for the weekly caucus meetings. Prior to adjourning, Senator McConnell announced that senators should expect votes on pending amendments to S.1 starting shortly after the lunches.

On Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00pm, the President will deliver the State of the Union address. Senators will gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:30pm and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives at 8:40pm.

The following amendments are pending to S.1:

1. Murkowski #2 (substitute)
2. Markey #13 (Keep Oil in America)
3. Portman-Shaheen #3 (Energy Efficiency)
4. Franken #17 (Keep Jobs in America)

 

The Senate is in a period of morning business until approximately 10:30am. Following morning business, we will resume consideration of S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone pipeline. Currently, we have 3 amendments pending to the bill in addition to the substitute. Discussions continue on a path forward today. During his opening statement, Senator McConnell announced that we will begin voting on those amendments and any other amendments in the queue shortly after lunch today. No agreement has been reached at this point, but we expect McConnell, or his designee, will move to table the amendments if no agreement can be reached.

 

Pending amendments:

1. Murkowski #2 (substitute)
2. Markey #13 (Keep Oil in America)
3. Portman-Shaheen #3 (Energy Efficiency)
4. Franken #17 (Keep Jobs in America)

We expect Senator McConnell, or his designee, to move to table the Markey amendment around 2:45pm today. We may also vote in relation to the Portman amendment and Franken amendments at that time as well. Discussions continue on the next amendments that may be offered to the bill.

The Portman amendment #3 (energy efficiency) was modified. The modification strikes the Efficient Government Technology title;

Agreed To: 94-5

 

At 2:50pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Murkowski motion to table Markey amendment #13 (Keep Oil in America);

Tabled: 57-42

 

We could also vote in relation to the Portman-Shaheen amendment #3, as modified, and the Franken amendment #17 (Keep Jobs in America) (not necessarily in that order).

3:15pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Murkowski motion to table Franken amendment #17 (Keep Jobs in America);

Tabled: 53-46

 

While we thought the Portman-Shaheen amendment could be agreed to by a voice vote, we now expect a roll call vote.

 

Next roll call vote: Portman-Shaheen amendment #3, as modified (energy efficiency)

The following amendments are pending to S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline:

• _{Fischer amendment #18 (limits on the designation of newly protected Federal protected lands)}
• _{Schatz amendment #58 (climate change)}
• _{Murkowski for Lee amendment #33 (Endangered Species Act)}
• _{Durbin amendment #69 (Petroleum-coke)}
• _{Murkowski for Toomey amendment #41 (standards for coal refuse power plants)}
• _{Whitehouse amendment #29 (climate change)}

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Murkowski motion to table Markey amendment #13 (Keep Oil in America); Tabled: 57-42.
2. Murkowski motion to table Franken amendment #17 (Keep Jobs in America); Tabled: 53-46.
3. Adoption of Portman-Shaheen amendment #3, as modified (Energy Efficiency); Agreed To: 94-5.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.29, Condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, France

Adopted S.Res.30, National School Choice Week

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.240, DHS Appropriations.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
8:35:48 P.M. – JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of January 20, 2015

Last Floor Action:1/16
4:04:06 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2015.

12:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:34 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:04 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.
12:13:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 20.
2:00:13 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:07 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cummings to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:03 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:12:14 P.M.	H. Res. 37	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 37 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act.”
2:12:33 P.M.	H. Res. 37	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:12:44 P.M.	H. Res. 37	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 37.
2:34:57 P.M.	H. Res. 37	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:35:01 P.M.	H. Res. 37	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:25:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 20.
4:25:21 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 38.
4:26:03 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today at which time the House will meet in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.
8:35:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 20.
8:35:48 P.M.		JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.

10:20:50 P.M.		JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED – The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.
10:21:00 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy moved that the President’s message be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered printed as a House document (H. Doc. 114-1). Agreed to without objection.
10:21:12 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:21:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:21:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2015.

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The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday or Thursday to accommodate the caucus retreats.

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Friday, January 16, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

The next roll call votes will occur on Tuesday, January 20, following the weekly caucus meetings.

The following amendments are pending to S.1:

1. Murkowski S.Amdt.2 (substitute)
2. Markey S.Amdt.13 (Keep Oil in America)
3. Portman-Shaheen S.Amdt.3 (Energy Efficiency)
4. Franken S.Amdt.17 (Keep Jobs in America)

The Senate has convened and resumed consideration of S.1, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Senator McConnell announced during his opening remarks that he expects to vote on pending amendments at 2:15pm on Tuesday, January 20^th. The Senate will not be in session on Monday, January 19, due to the Martin Luther King holiday. No agreement has been reached to vote on the amendments, but a non-debatable motion to table would be in order if no agreement is reached.

 

The following amendments are pending to the bill.

 

• S.Amdt.2 – Murkowski (substitute)
• S.Amdt.13 – Markey (Keep Oil in America)
• S.Amdt.3 – Portman-Shaheen (Energy Efficiency)
• S.Amdt.17 – (Keep Jobs in America)

On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 9:00 p.m., President Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union Speech from the Hall of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol.

 

 WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.27, Legal Counsel: U.S. v Jeffrey Sterling.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.240, DHS Appropriations.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.33, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
4:04:06 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
1:47:54 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on January 16, 2015.

4:00:41 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
4:00:46 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
4:01:10 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Thomas Petri, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC.
4:02:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:02:38 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4:03:30 P.M.		PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Himes, Ms. Sewell of AL, Mr. Carson of IN, Ms. Speier, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Swalwell of CA and Mr. Murphy of FL.
4:04:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2015.

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