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:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and
- 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:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy;
- 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:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5:30pm
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy
- 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:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- 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:
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- 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:
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
- 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
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #555 Franklin M. Orr, Jr. – to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- 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
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 93-2.
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 53-43.
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky; Invoked: 65-31.
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 60-35.
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 67-28.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy; Invoked: 71-25.
- 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
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:
- Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
- Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- 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
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. |
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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. |
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924. |
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3. |
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Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland. |
| 12:02:59 P.M. |
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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. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
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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.” |
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H.R. 5769 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
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H.R. 5769 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5769. |
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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.” |
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H. Res. 766 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766. |
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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. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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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. |
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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. |
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H.R. 5771 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5771. |
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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. |
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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). |
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H.R. 5771 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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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.” |
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H.R. 647 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 – 17 (Roll no. 545). |
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H.R. 647 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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H. Con. Res. 120 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. |
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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. |
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S. 2917 |
Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2917 — “To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.” |
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S. 2917 |
On passage Passed without objection. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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H. Res. 714 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. |
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H. Res. 714 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714. |
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. |
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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. |
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924. |
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3. |
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Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3. |
| 2:40:50 P.M. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. |
| 7:09:46 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
| 8:19:55 P.M. |
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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. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3. |
| 9:40:00 P.M. |
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Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 770. |
| 9:41:02 P.M. |
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Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 9:41:08 P.M. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 9:41:10 P.M. |
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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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