The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, December 8, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 5:30pm.

5:30pm—Up to 3 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy.

Senator Tester asked unanimous consent to take up and pass Calendar #334, S.1352, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act. Senator Lee asked that an amendment to strike Hawaiian Homes Commission reauthorization (section 503) be agreed to. Senator Tester objected to the modification and Senator Lee objected to the original request.

5:32pm The Senate began a 15minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018

Confirmed: 52-40

Next:

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy. (likely voice vote)

5:58pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019. The will be the last vote of the day. The Williams nomination will be confirmed by voice vote.

Wrap up for Monday, December 8, 2014

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018; Confirmed: 52-40.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; Confirmed: 54-40.

 

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #605, S.2520, Freedom Of Information Act

Passed Calendar #564, S.2521, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, with Carper-Coburn substitute amendment

Passed the following postal naming bills, en bloc:

• R. 4939, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Valley, California, as the “Neil Havens Post Office
• R. 1707, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 302 East Green Street in Champaign, Illinois, as the “James R. Burgess Jr. Post Office Building”
• R. 78 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the “George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building”.
• R. 2112 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 787 State Route 17M in Monroe, New York, as the “National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office”.
• R. 2223 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the “Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building”.
• R. 2678 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the “Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building”.
• R. 3534 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the “Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office”.
• R. 5030 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13500 SW 250 Street in Princeton, Florida, as the “Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Office Building”.

Passed Calendar #401, S.2142, Venezuela Sanctions

Passed H.R.1281, Newborn Screenings Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2013, with Paul amendment

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5759 and H.R.5771.

 

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
5:56:51 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 9, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
12:32:54 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action:
5:34:51 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014.

12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:22 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:46 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.
12:32:13 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 December 8, 2014 at 10:37 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2366, H.R. 4812, H.R. 5108, H.R. 5462, H.R. 5739, H. Con. Res. 120, H.J. Res. 105, S. 1447, S. 1683, and S.J. Res. 45. Appointments: Katherine Tobin of VA, United States-China Economic Security Review Commission; Tom Girardi of CA, Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.
12:32:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 8.
2:00:34 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Burns, Chaplain, United States Navy Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps Plantation, Florida.
2:01:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:51 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Napolitano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:00 P.M.	H.R. 3979	ENGROSSMENT CORRECTION – Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 pursuant to H. Res. 770, the Clerk be directed to make a correction as follows: In sec. 3050 of the House amendment, strike “2013” and insert “2014”. Agreed to without objection.
2:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 5781	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. H.R. 5781 — “To provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.”
2:08:08 P.M.	H.R. 5781	Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.
2:08:19 P.M.	H.R. 5781	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5781.
3:12:48 P.M.	H.R. 5781	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:13:23 P.M.	H.R. 5781	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that, pursuant to clause 1(c), rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 5781 would be postponed.
3:14:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:14:07 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5385 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office”.”
3:14:17 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 5385	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5385.
3:21:50 P.M.	H.R. 5385	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:19 P.M.	H.R. 5794	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5794 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16105 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office”.”
3:22:37 P.M.	H.R. 5794	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:39 P.M.	H.R. 5794	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5794.
3:29:18 P.M.	H.R. 5794	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:20 P.M.	H.R. 5794	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:30:01 P.M.	H.R. 4030	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4030 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the “Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office Building”.”
3:30:04 P.M.	H.R. 4030	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:30:06 P.M.	H.R. 4030	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4030.
3:35:41 P.M.	H.R. 4030	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:35:43 P.M.	H.R. 4030	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:36:08 P.M.	H.R. 5562	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5562 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Ocean Avenue in Lompoc, California, as the “Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building”.”
3:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 5562	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:36:26 P.M.	H.R. 5562	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5562.
3:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 5562	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:29 P.M.	H.R. 5562	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:02 P.M.	H.R. 5687	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5687 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 East Market Street in Long Beach, California, as the “Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office”.”
3:42:12 P.M.	H.R. 5687	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:24 P.M.	H.R. 5687	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5687.
3:48:32 P.M.	H.R. 5687	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:48:34 P.M.	H.R. 5687	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:30 P.M.	H.R. 579	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 579 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the “R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse”.”
3:49:44 P.M.	H.R. 579	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:49:47 P.M.	H.R. 579	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 579.
3:58:45 P.M.	H.R. 579	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:58:47 P.M.	H.R. 579	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:59:24 P.M.	H.R. 4926	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4926 — “To designate the “James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway” and the “James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway” in the State of Minnesota.”
3:59:43 P.M.	H.R. 4926	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:59:46 P.M.	H.R. 4926	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4926.
4:16:53 P.M.	H.R. 4926	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 4926	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 4926	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:17:20 P.M.	H.R. 5146	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5146 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the “Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse”.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 5146	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:54 P.M.	H.R. 5146	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5146.
4:24:10 P.M.	H.R. 5146	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:24:13 P.M.	H.R. 5146	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:02 P.M.	H.R. 2901	Mr. Poe (TX) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 2901	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2901 — “To strengthen implementation of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 by improving the capacity of the United States Government to implement, leverage, and monitor and evaluate programs to provide first-time or improved access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene to the world’s poorest on an equitable and sustainable basis, and for other purposes.”
4:25:29 P.M.	H.R. 2901	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Poe (TX), Amendment inserts a complete new text.
4:25:39 P.M.	H.R. 2901	On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:25:51 P.M.	H.R. 2901	On passage Passed without objection.
4:25:57 P.M.	H.R. 2901	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:59 P.M.	H.R. 2901	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:26:35 P.M.	S. 1434	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1434 — “To designate the Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located at 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, Kansas, as the Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.”
4:26:48 P.M.	S. 1434	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:51 P.M.	S. 1434	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1434.
4:32:07 P.M.	S. 1434	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:10 P.M.	S. 1434	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:11 P.M.	S. 229	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 229 — “To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the “Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center”.”
4:33:48 P.M.	S. 229	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:54 P.M.	S. 229	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 229.
4:44:44 P.M.	S. 229	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:47 P.M.	S. 229	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:05 P.M.	S. 2921	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2921 — “To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the “Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic”.”
4:45:17 P.M.	S. 2921	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:19 P.M.	S. 2921	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2921.

4:55:04 P.M.	S. 2921	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:55:07 P.M.	S. 2921	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:56:31 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:56:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:51 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 9, 2014

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, December 8, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 5:30pm.

5:30pm—Up to 3 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy.

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Last Floor Action:11/3
5:34:51 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, December 4, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session with the time until 10:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

10:00am – Up to 5 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #555 Franklin M. Orr, Jr., to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy;
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years.

1:45pm – Up to 6 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years;
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy.

At 10:00am, we expect to voice vote confirmation of the Orr nomination and then have up to 4 roll call votes on confirmation of the Hezir nomination and cloture votes on the Stivers, Leeson, and Griggsby nominations.

 

10:00am—up to 5 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #555 Franklin M. Orr, Jr. – to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy (voice vote expected)
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

The Senate confirmed the Orr nomination by voice vote.

At 10:02am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy;

Confirmed: 89-3

10:31am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.

Invoked: 70-23

 

Next:

 

4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

10:54am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Invoked: 66-26

11:12am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years.

Invoked: 53-36

Next: 1:45pm, up to 6 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1039, Gregory N. Stivers, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #835, Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years;
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy.

1:47pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Confirmed: 76-16

Next:

3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #835, Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years (potential voice vote);
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; and
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy.

The Griggsby nomination was confirmed by voice vote.  At 2:–pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018.

Invoked: 53-40.

2:35pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019.

Invoked:51-42.

2:54pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams, to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy;

Invoked: 57-34

This will be the final vote of the week. The next roll call votes will be at 5:30pm on Monday, December 8, 2014.

Monday, December 8, 2014

5:30pm—up to 3 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran – to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy; Confirmed: 89-3.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1039, Gregory N. Stivers, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky; Invoked: 70-23.
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1040, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked 66-26.
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #835, Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years; Invoked: 53-36.
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Confirmed 76-16.
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1082, Jeffery Martin Baran, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018; Invoked: 53-40.
7. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1083, Lauren McGarity McFerran, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019; Invoked: 51-42.
8. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #552, Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy; Invoked: 57-34.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.2366 – World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Passed H.R.4812 – Honor Flight Act

Passed H.R.5108 – Patent Trademark Office – Students

Passed H.R.5462 – Fees Charged to Passengers of Air Carriers

Passed H.R.5739 – No Social Security for Nazis

Passed S.1683 – Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013

Passed Calendar #536, S.1447 – Native American Water Settlements Technical Corrections Act

Passed S.J.Res.45 – Smithsonian Citizen Regent

Passed H.J.Res.105 – Bernardo de Galvez

Agreed To H.Con.Res.120 – Civil Air Patrol Ceremony-CVC Emancipation Hall

Adopted S.Res.569 – Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Adopted S.Res.594 – Centennial Year of the Birth of Jan Karski

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #555, Franklin M. Orr, Jr., to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy
2. Executive Calendar #1039, Gregory N. Stivers, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
3. Executive Calendar #835, Lydia Kay Griggsby, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

 

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
3:09:45 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:25:54 P.M. -H.R. 5759
DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H.R. 5759.

Last Floor Action:12/3
9:19:48 A.M. -H. Res. 770
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.

9:00:09 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:14 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:33 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:52 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 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.
9:16:32 A.M.	H. Res. 770	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 770 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.”
9:19:48 A.M.	H. Res. 770	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.

10:26:14 A.M.	H. Res. 770	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nugent, to add a section to the resolution amending the amendment referred to in the first section by striking section 3096 and inserting language appropriating funds to the Secretary of the Interior.
10:54:20 A.M.	H. Res. 770	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 191 (Roll no. 546).
10:54:31 A.M.	H. Res. 770	On agreeing to the Nugent amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:02:50 A.M.	H. Res. 770	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 191 (Roll no. 547).
11:02:50 A.M.	H. Res. 770	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:02:59 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 758, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:03:33 A.M.	H. Res. 758	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 758 — “Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.”
11:11:53 A.M.	H. Res. 758	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 10 (Roll no. 548).
11:13:25 A.M.	H.R. 3979	ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 with an amendment may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
11:13:35 A.M.	H.R. 3979	Mr. McKeon moved that the House concur with an amendment in the Senate amendment.
11:14:06 A.M.	H.R. 3979	Pursuant to H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-58 modified by the amendments printed in part A of House Report 113-646 and the amendment specified in section 5 of House Resolution 770.
12:22:06 P.M.	H.R. 3979	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:30 P.M.	H.R. 3979	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3979, the Chair put the question on the House concurring in the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3979 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
12:25:05 P.M.	H.R. 5759	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. H.R. 5759 — “To establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief.”
12:25:10 P.M.	H.R. 5759	Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.
12:25:38 P.M.	H.R. 5759	Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the amendment printed in part B of House Report 113-646 is considered as adopted.
12:25:52 P.M.	H.R. 5759	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5759.
12:25:53 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2759, S. 2921, S. 229, S. 2523, H.R. 5681, H.R. 3682, H.R. 3375, H.R. 43, H.R. 451, H.R. 1391, H.R. 3085, H.R. 3957, H.R. 4189, H.R. 4443, H.R. 4919, and H.R. 5106.
12:25:54 P.M.	H.R. 5759	DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H.R. 5759.

1:46:08 P.M.	H.R. 5759	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 5759	Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1:47:33 P.M.	H.R. 5759	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would impact the relief provided to parents, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens who are current members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces, which is consistent with current law, but will be halted by the underlying legislation. Additionally, the motion would protect victims of domestic violence who have successfully petitioned for relief under the Violence Against Women Act; and victims of crimes and serious forms of human trafficking from further abuse. Lastly, the motion would protect Cuban nationals or any persons of any other nationality deserving of such protections, already in the U.S. or in tran sit to the U.S.. Sebse
1:54:18 P.M.	H.R. 5759	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 5759	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 225 (Roll no. 549).
2:29:19 P.M.	H.R. 5759	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 – 197, 3 Present (Roll no. 550).
2:29:20 P.M.	H.R. 5759	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to concur in the senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3979, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:38:45 P.M.	H.R. 3979	On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 300 – 119 (Roll no. 551).
2:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:39:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 121	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 121 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3979.”
2:39:12 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 121	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:39:26 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 121	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:00 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 4, 2014, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, December 8, 2014, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
2:55:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:09:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:34:19 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:34:27 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:34:51 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session until 10:00am, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

10:00am – 5 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

5:30pm – 5 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

The 3pm vote series tomorrow will now occur at 5:30pm and we added the cloture vote on the Hezir nomination to the end of the series. As a result, there will be up to 5 roll call votes at 10am and 5 roll call votes at 5:30pm tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, December 3

10:00am:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

5:30pm

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

10:06am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

 

Confirmed: 93-2

The Remaining votes in this series will be 10 minute votes with up to 2 minutes between votes.

 

Next:

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

10:33am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;

Confirmed: 54-43

 

Next:

 

3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

10:51am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.

Invoked: 65-31

 

Next:

4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

11:07am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

Invoked: 60-36.

Next:

Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

11:25am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

Invoked: 67-28.

The Hale (KY district), Kearney (PA district), and Pappert (PA district) nominations were confirmed by voice votes. At 5:35pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Franklin Orr, Jr., to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy.

Invoked: 71-25

 

6:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

Invoked: 68-27

Tonight Senator Reid filed cloture on the Hezir, Stivers, Leeson, Griggsby, Baran, McFerran and Williams nominations and subsequently reached an agreement to schedule the cloture and confirmation votes of those and the Orr and Hezir nominations. The vote schedule and agreement can be found below.

 

Thursday, December 4:

10:00am—up to 5 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #555 Franklin M. Orr, Jr. – to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

 

1:45pm—Up to 6 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran – to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019
6. Cloture on Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

 

Monday, December 8:

5:30pm—up to 3 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran – to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

 

Tuesday, December 9:

10:30am—2 roll call votes

1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1080 Virginia Tyler Lodge – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1081 Ronald Anderson Walter – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019

 

6:00pm—up to 2 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1080 Virginia Tyler Lodge – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1081 Ronald Anderson Walter – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019

 

Agreement:

 

LEADER                       I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding Rule 22, at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 4, 2014, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of Cal. #’S.555 (Orr) and 660 (Hezir); further that following these votes the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on the following nominations:

 

Cal. #’S.1039 (Stivers), 1040(Leeson), 835(Griggsby)

 

further, that if cloture is invoked on any of these nominations, that the time until 1:45 be in morning business, for debate only; equally divided in the usual form, and that at 1:45 pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order upon which cloture was invoked; further, that following these votes, the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on the following nominations:

 

Cal. #’S.1082(Baran), 1083(McFerran), 552(Williams)

 

further, that if cloture is invoked on any of these nominations, that on Monday, December 8, 2014, following Leader remarks, the time until 5:30 p.m., be in morning business, for debate only, equally divided in the usual form;  and that at 5:30 pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order upon which cloture was invoked; further, that following those vote, the Senate be in a period of morning business, for debate only, further that on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Senate be in a period of morning business, for debate only, with the time equally divided in the usual form, and at 10:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on:

 

Cal. #’S.1080(Lodge), 1081(Walter)

 

further that if cloture is invoked, the time until 6:00  p.m., be in morning business, for debate only, equally divided in the usual form;  and that at 6:00 p.m., all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on the nominations in the order listed;  further that there be two minutes for debate prior to each vote and all roll call votes after the first vote in each sequence be 10 minutes in length; further, with respect to the nominations in this agreement, that if any nomination is confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action.

 

CHAIR                          (WITHOUT OBJECTION)

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 93-2.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 53-43.
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky; Invoked: 65-31.
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 60-35.
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 67-28.
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy; Invoked: 71-25.
7. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy; Invoked: 68-27.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.5681, U.S.-U.K. Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes

Passed S.2759, St. Clair Regional Airport

Passed VA Facility Namings, en bloc

• R.3682
• R.3375
• 2921
• 229

Passed Post Office Namings, en bloc

• R.43
• R.451
• R.1391
• R.3085
• R.3957
• R.4189
• R.4443
• R.4919
• R.5106
• 2523

Adopted S.Res.540, International Day of Democracy

Adopted S.Res.531, Honoring the life of Louis Zamperini

Adopted S.Res.585, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day

Adopted S.Res.593, Wreaths Across America Day

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2970: Military Justice Improvement Act (Gillibrand)

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
2. Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
3. Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
9:41:10 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
6:26:54 P.M. -H. Res. 714
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.

Last Floor Action:
1:17:47 P.M. -H. Res. 766
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.

 Last Floor Action:12/2
6:12:27 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2014

10:00:07 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 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.
11:08:02 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924.
11:08:26 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:14:17 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 December 3.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:59 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx 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.
12:03:33 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:34 P.M.	H.R. 5769	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5769.
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	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.
1:14:48 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
1:17:47 P.M.	H. Res. 766	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.

1:55:06 P.M.	H. Res. 766	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:55:07 P.M.	H. Res. 766	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 766, the Chair announced that further proceedings on adoption would be postponed.
1:55:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:40:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
2:40:50 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of H. Res. 766 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:41:53 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:11:43 P.M.	H. Res. 766	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 540).
3:11:44 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 3 (Roll no. 541).
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:25 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 – 137, 2 Present (Roll no. 542).
3:26:41 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 647	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
3:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 647	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 647.
4:10:37 P.M.	H.R. 647	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 647	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 647, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:11:26 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 5771 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
4:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
4:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.
4:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5771.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5:01:12 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neal 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 deny any “inverted” corporations that change their residence from the United States in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes from receiving the tax benefits made available in the underlying legislation. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 223 (Roll no. 543).
5:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 378 – 46 (Roll no. 544).
5:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 647, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 – 17 (Roll no. 545).
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:58 P.M.		The House received a communication from Scott Perry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Perry notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States Army, seeking documents for use by the prosecution in a court-martial. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
5:59:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Mr. Gingrey (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
5:59:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 120 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.”
5:59:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:59:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2917 — “To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.”
6:00:39 P.M.	S. 2917	On passage Passed without objection.
6:00:41 P.M.	S. 2917	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:27 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:49 P.M.		Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 4. Agreed to without objection.
6:02:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:03:21 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 758 — “Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.”
6:03:41 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:03:45 P.M.	H. Res. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 758.
6:26:19 P.M.	H. Res. 758	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.
6:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 714 — “Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.”
6:26:52 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:26:54 P.M.	H. Res. 714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.

10:00:07 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 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.
11:08:02 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924.
11:08:26 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:14:17 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 December 3.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:59 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx 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.
12:03:33 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:34 P.M.	H.R. 5769	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5769.
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	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.
1:14:48 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
1:17:47 P.M.	H. Res. 766	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.
1:55:06 P.M.	H. Res. 766	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:55:07 P.M.	H. Res. 766	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 766, the Chair announced that further proceedings on adoption would be postponed.
1:55:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:40:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
2:40:50 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of H. Res. 766 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:41:53 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:11:43 P.M.	H. Res. 766	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 540).
3:11:44 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 3 (Roll no. 541).
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:25 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 – 137, 2 Present (Roll no. 542).
3:26:41 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 647	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
3:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 647	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 647.
4:10:37 P.M.	H.R. 647	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 647	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 647, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:11:26 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 5771 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
4:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
4:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.
4:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5771.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5:01:12 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neal 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 deny any “inverted” corporations that change their residence from the United States in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes from receiving the tax benefits made available in the underlying legislation. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 223 (Roll no. 543).
5:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 378 – 46 (Roll no. 544).
5:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 647, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 – 17 (Roll no. 545).
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:58 P.M.		The House received a communication from Scott Perry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Perry notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States Army, seeking documents for use by the prosecution in a court-martial. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
5:59:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Mr. Gingrey (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
5:59:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 120 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.”
5:59:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:59:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2917 — “To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.”
6:00:39 P.M.	S. 2917	On passage Passed without objection.
6:00:41 P.M.	S. 2917	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:27 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:49 P.M.		Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 4. Agreed to without objection.
6:02:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:03:21 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 758 — “Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.”
6:03:41 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:03:45 P.M.	H. Res. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 758.
6:26:19 P.M.	H. Res. 758	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.
6:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 714 — “Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.”
6:26:52 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:26:54 P.M.	H. Res. 714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.
6:49:37 P.M.	H. Res. 714	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:43 P.M.	H. Res. 714	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:49:47 P.M.	S. 2673	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2673 — “To enhance the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.”
6:50:01 P.M.	S. 2673	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:50:04 P.M.	S. 2673	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2673.
7:08:43 P.M.	S. 2673	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:46 P.M.	S. 2673	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:19:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:39:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
9:40:00 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 770.
9:41:02 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:41:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:10 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2014.

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Will Republicans Shut Down our Government or do only a short term deal just in case they want to do dirty later

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will administer the oath of office to Senators Schatz and Scott. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume executive session. There will be 4 roll call votes at 10:30am, on confirmation of the Mamet and Bell nominations and cloture on the Coloretti and Adler nominations. Another series of votes will occur at 4:00pm. Additional votes are possible throughout Tuesday’s session.

10:30am—4 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; and
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

4:00pm – 3 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

10:34am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic;

Confirmed: 50-43

 

Next:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; and
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

11:02am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;

Confirmed: 53-42

11:26am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD;

Invoked: 59-34

 

Next:

 

Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

11:50am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on  Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission;

Invoked: 52-40

 

By consent, we have added the cloture vote on the Lopez nomination to the afternoon vote series and moved the start time to 4:10pm today. As a result, there will now be 4 roll call votes at 4:10pm today on confirmation of Coloretti and Adler nominations and cloture on Burrows and Lopez nominations.

 

4:10pm – 4 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

We also set up a couple series of votes at 10am and 3pm tomorrow. Those votes are as follows:

 

Wednesday, December 3

10:00am:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

3:00pm

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

Under the regular order, the Senate would then vote on the motion to invoke cloture on:

4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy

 

4:13pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD;

Confirmed: 68-28

 

Next:

 

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

4:48pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission;

Confirmed: 53-44

Next:

1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

5:03pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;

Invoked: 57-39

 

Next:

Cloture on Executive Calendar #1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

5:26pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic; Confirmed: 50-43.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary; Confirmed: 53-42.
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; Invoked: 59-34.
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission; Invoked: 52-40.
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; Confirmed: 68-28.
6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission; Confirmed: 53-44.
7. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Invoked: 57-39.
8. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Invoked: 54-43.

Legislative Business

Passed S.1000: Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2013, with a Warner amendment

Passed H.R.5069: Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014

Passed Calendar #602, S.2917: Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act

Passed H.R.4924: Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2970: Military Justice Improvement Act (Gillibrand)

 

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Last Floor Action:12/2
4:27:25 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:12/1
9:16:48 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 2014.

10:00:38 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:46 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:59 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.
10:06:56 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 December 2.
12:01:08 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:01 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:28 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.
12:25:29 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 December 2, 2014 at 11:03 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2203.
12:25:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:25:57 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5714 — “To permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.”
12:26:19 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:26:21 P.M.	H.R. 5714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5714.
12:32:37 P.M.	H.R. 5714	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:39 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:33:26 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5739 — “To amend the Social Security Act to provide for the termination of social security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution, and for other purposes.”
12:33:40 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:05 P.M.	H.R. 5739	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5739.
12:54:43 P.M.	H.R. 5739	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.
12:55:06 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.
12:55:44 P.M.	S. 2040	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2040 — “To exchange trust and fee land to resolve land disputes created by the realignment of the Blackfoot River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and for other purposes.”
1:25:24 P.M.	S. 2040	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 0 (Roll no. 534).
1:25:24 P.M.	S. 2040	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:25:25 P.M.	H.R. 5050	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5050 — “To repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, and for other purposes.”
1:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 5050	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 535).
1:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 5050	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 3572	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3572 — “To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina.”
1:42:34 P.M.	H.R. 3572	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 7 (Roll no. 536).
1:42:34 P.M.	H.R. 3572	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:45 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4200 — “To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prevent duplicative regulation of advisers of small business investment companies.”
1:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:44:56 P.M.	H.R. 4200	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4200.
1:49:26 P.M.	H.R. 4200	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:49:27 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5471 — “To amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, and for other purposes.”
1:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:49:50 P.M.	H.R. 5471	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5471.
2:07:08 P.M.	H.R. 5471	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:07:11 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:07:20 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3240 — “To instruct the Comptroller General of the United States to study the impact of Regulation D, and for other purposes.”
2:07:38 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:07:40 P.M.	H.R. 3240	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3240.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3240	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.
2:17:36 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4329 — “To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes.”
2:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 4329	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4329.
2:56:44 P.M.	H.R. 4329	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2790 — “To authorize private nonprofit organizations to administer permanent housing rental assistance provided through the Continuum of Care Program under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
2:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:57:23 P.M.	H.R. 2790	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2790.
3:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 2790	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:47 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:00 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2366 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of World War I.”
3:05:11 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:05:13 P.M.	H.R. 2366	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2366.
3:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 2366	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.
3:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4569 — “To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to make certain improvements to form 10-K and regulation S-K, and for other purposes.”
3:20:53 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:20:56 P.M.	H.R. 4569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4569.
3:34:48 P.M.	H.R. 4569	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:50 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:35:00 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5739 — “To amend the Social Security Act to provide for the termination of social security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution, and for other purposes.”
3:35:14 P.M.	H.R. 5739	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.
4:04:39 P.M.	H.R. 5739	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 537).
4:04:39 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:56 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3240 — “To instruct the Comptroller General of the United States to study the impact of Regulation D, and for other purposes.”
4:12:15 P.M.	H.R. 3240	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 538).
4:12:15 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:27 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2366 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of World War I.”
4:19:12 P.M.	H.R. 2366	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 3 (Roll no. 539).
4:19:12 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:02 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 766.
4:21:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:27:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:36:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1000 and H.R. 5069.
5:36:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
6:12:17 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:12:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:27 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2014.

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