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the Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 11/18 ~~~ the House


 

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. There will be up to 6 hours of debate equally divided between opponents and proponents.

If all debate time is used, at approximately 6:15pm, the Senate will proceed to up to 5 roll call votes, with up to 30 minutes of debate after the vote on the Ross nomination and before the cloture vote on the USA Freedom Act.

6:15pm—5 roll call votes:

  1. Passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline [60-vote threshold];
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
  5. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, the USA Freedom Act.

 

When the Senate recessed for the caucus luncheons, there were approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of debate time remaining (Boxer controls 73 minutes, Landrieu controls 33 minutes, and Hoeven controls 89 minutes). If all time is used and no time is added, the series of 5 roll call votes (4 roll calls, 5 voice votes, 30 minutes of debate, cloture vote on MTP to USA FREEDOM) would begin at approximately 5:30pm this evening.

5:30pm—5 roll call votes:

  1. Passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline [60-vote threshold];
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;

* 5 voice votes to confirm ambassadors

* Up to 30 minutes for debate

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, the USA Freedom Act.

Prior to the 30 minutes for debate, we there will be a series of voice votes to confirm the Basset, Bernicat, Zumwalt, Allen, and Roebuck nominations (to be ambassadors).

5 Voice Votes:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #927 Leslie Ann Bassett – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay;
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #954 Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1047 James Peter Zumwalt – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1048 Craig B. Allen – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam;
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1052 William V. Roebuck – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain

The series of tonight’s votes is now expected to begin closer to 5:55pm.

 

The time until 5:45pm will be equally divided between Senators Boxer, Landrieu and Hoeven, or their designees. At 5:45pm, Senator Hoeven will be recognized for 2 minutes for closing remarks, then Senator Landrieu will be recognized for 2 minutes, and then Senator Boxer will be recognized for up to 4 minutes. Upon conclusion of Senator Boxer’s remarks, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone Pipeline.

 

Approx. 5:53pm—5 roll call votes:

  1. Passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline [60-vote threshold];
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;

* 5 voice votes to confirm ambassadors

* Up to 30 minutes for debate

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, the USA Freedom Act.

 

Prior to the 30 minutes for debate, we there will be a series of voice votes to confirm the Basset, Bernicat, Zumwalt, Allen, and Roebuck nominations (to be ambassadors).

 

5 Voice Votes:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #927 Leslie Ann Bassett – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay;
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #954 Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1047 James Peter Zumwalt – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1048 Craig B. Allen – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam;
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1052 William V. Roebuck – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain

 

5:55pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline [60-vote threshold];

Not Passed: 59-41

 

CORRECTION: Senator Vitter objected to the Boxer request to allow for the EPW committee to meet today.

 

Next:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;

* 5 voice votes to confirm ambassadors (Basset, Bernicat, Zumwalt, Allen, and Roebuck)

* Up to 30 minutes for debate

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, the USA Freedom Act.

 

Prior to the 30 minutes for debate, we there will be a series of voice votes to confirm the Basset, Bernicat, Zumwalt, Allen, and Roebuck nominations (to be ambassadors).

 

5 Voice Votes:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #927 Leslie Ann Bassett – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay;
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #954 Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1047 James Peter Zumwalt – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau;
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1048 Craig B. Allen – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam;
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1052 William V. Roebuck – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain

6:27pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;

Confirmed: 100-0

The Cohen, Ross, Basset, Bernicat, Zumwalt, Allen, and Roebuck nominations were confirmed by voice votes. There will now be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to 2685, the USA Freedom Act. Some of the time may be yielded back.

7:26pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, USA FREEDOM Act;

Not invoked: 58-42

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

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; Not Passed: 59-41.
  2. Confirmation of Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia; Confirmed: 100-0.
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, the USA Freedom Act; Not Invoked: 58-42.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.577: Holiday Season Charitable Collections in Senate Buildings

Executive Business

Confirmed the following by voice vote:

  1. Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
  2. Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
  3. Leslie Ann Bassett, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay
  4. Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
  5. James Peter Zumwalt, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
  6. Craig B. Allen, to be Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam
  7. William V. Roebuck, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
5:45:38 P.M. -H.R. 1422
On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 524 – Recorded vote pending.

Last Floor Action:
11:05:12 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today

Last Floor Action:
8:27:27 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2014.

10:00:26 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:33 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Glenn Thompson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:47 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.
11:05:12 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

 

12:00:18 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 18.
12:00:23 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Arne Panula, Catholic Information Center, Washington, DC.
12:01:45 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:50 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:10 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.
12:20:10 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 November 18, 2014 at 9:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. Res. 579. relative to the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr.
12:20:22 P.M. H. Res. 756 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 756 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 21, 2014, through November 28, 2014.”
12:27:19 P.M. H. Res. 756 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 756.
1:23:46 P.M. H. Res. 756 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 190 (Roll no. 521).
1:31:21 P.M. H. Res. 756 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 192 (Roll no. 522).
1:31:22 P.M. H. Res. 756 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:35:37 P.M. H.R. 1422 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 756. H.R. 1422 — “To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
1:35:42 P.M. H.R. 1422 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill.
1:37:00 P.M. H.R. 1422 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1422.
2:29:09 P.M. H.R. 1422 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 1422 had been postponed.
2:29:57 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:01:23 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 18.
5:01:26 P.M. H.R. 1422 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1422 — “To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
5:02:05 P.M. H.R. 1422 An amendment, offered by Mr. Stewart, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-626 to make technical changes to conform with recent amendments to the underlying statute. The amendment also reiterates the independence of the Science Advisory Board and clarifies pre-existing language.
5:02:10 P.M. H.R. 1422 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stewart Part A amendment No. 1.
5:07:58 P.M. H.R. 1422 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) without objection.
5:35:22 P.M. H.R. 1422 On agreeing to the Stewart amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 523).
5:37:04 P.M. H.R. 1422 Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
5:37:17 P.M. H.R. 1422 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sean Maloney motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit people from serving on the Science Advisory Board if they represent a corporation or a trade association with a financial interest in the outcome of the Boards decisions. The reservation of the point of order was subsequently withdrawn.
5:45:33 P.M. H.R. 1422 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:45:38 P.M. H.R. 1422 On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 524 – Recorded vote pending.

 

5:53:39 P.M. H.R. 1422 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 225 (Roll no. 524).
6:02:17 P.M. H.R. 1422 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 – 191 (Roll no. 525).
6:02:19 P.M. H.R. 1422 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:04:09 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:10:37 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:13:10 P.M. Mr. Rice (SC) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:13:17 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:18 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2014.

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Black History

make sure the Senate vote on the Keystone XL pipeline is … NO


In the next few days, the U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Keystone XL pipeline, and we need to make sure your senators vote no.
The Keystone XL pipeline is a bad deal for the United States. The pipeline would mean millions of tons of new carbon pollution entering the air, and could also mean dozens of newly polluted waterways and poisoned communities all across the Midwest. The impact on the climate would be catastrophic — the equivalent of seven coal-fired power plants operating continuously for 50 years.
The fight against climate change is the fight of our generation. No elected official can claim to be on the right side of that fight if they vote to approve Keystone XL.
Tell your senators to oppose any bill that would approve the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.
Keystone XL will carry more than 800,000 barrels of dangerous tar sands through America’s heartlands. We know the pipeline will endanger our health, climate, and national security, while displacing American families for the benefit of a foreign oil company.
That is the future Big Oil has in mind, but it’s what we’re fighting to prevent. And it’s why you need to ask your senators to vote no.
Tell your senators to reject Keystone XL:
http://action.nextgenclimate.org/no-kxl
Thanks,
Thomas Steyer
NextGen Climate
Black History

the Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 11/17 ~~~ the House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, November 17, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to 4 roll call votes on adoption of the motion to concur to S.1086 and on the Adams, Cohen, and Ross nominations.

5:30pm—4 roll call votes:

  1. Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014;
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

6:05pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;

Invoked: 68-28

 

Following the cloture vote on the Ross nomination tonight, the Senate will voice vote confirmation of the Leaf, Osius, Ruggles, and Stanton nominations (ambassadors).

 

Next Roll Call Votes:

  1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

 

 

Voice votes:

Executive Calendar #1050 Barbara A. Leaf – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates

 

Executive Calendar #898 Theodore G. Osius III – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

 

Executive Calendar #961 Erica J. Barks Ruggles – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda.

Executive Calendar #533 Karen Clark Stanton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

 

5:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014

Agreed To: 88-1.

 

The remaining votes in this series will be 10 minute votes.

 

Next:

  1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

6:05pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;

Invoked: 68-28

 

Following the cloture vote on the Ross nomination tonight, the Senate will voice vote confirmation of the Leaf, Osius, Ruggles, and Stanton nominations (ambassadors).

 

Next Roll Call Votes:

  1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

 

 

Voice votes:

Executive Calendar #1050 Barbara A. Leaf – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates

 

Executive Calendar #898 Theodore G. Osius III – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

 

Executive Calendar #961 Erica J. Barks Ruggles – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda

 

Executive Calendar #533 Karen Clark Stanton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

 

6:25pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;

Invoked: 67-29

Next:

  1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

Voice votes:

  1. Executive Calendar #1050 Barbara A. Leaf – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates

 

  1. Executive Calendar #898 Theodore G. Osius III – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

 

  1. Executive Calendar #961 Erica J. Barks Ruggles – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda

 

  1. Executive Calendar #533 Karen Clark Stanton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

6:45pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia;

Invoked: 66-29.

This will be the last roll call vote of the day.

Senate confirmed the Leaf, Osius, Ruggles, and Stanton nominations.

  1. Executive Calendar #1050 Barbara A. Leaf – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates

 

  1. Executive Calendar #898 Theodore G. Osius III – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

 

  1. Executive Calendar #961 Erica J. Barks Ruggles – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda

 

  1. Executive Calendar #533 Karen Clark Stanton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

 WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014; Adopted: 88-1.
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia; Invoked: 68-28.
  3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Invoked: 67-29.
  4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Invoked: 66-29.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.579: relative to the death of Howard O. Greene Jr.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.2

Executive Business

Confirmed the following by voice vote:

  1. Executive Calendar #1050, Barbara A. Leaf, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates
  2. Executive Calendar #898, Theodore G. Osius III, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
  3. Executive Calendar #961, Erica J. Barks Ruggles, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda
  4. Executive Calendar #533, Karen Clark Stanton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

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Last Floor Action:
8:27:27 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
6:32:23 P.M. -H.R. 5162
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 520 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

Last Floor Action:
3:32:57 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action:
12:20:17 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: 11/14
2:49:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

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12:00:30 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:40 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:50 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:20:17 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
2:00:42 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:51 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:53 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC 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.
2:06:57 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:07:03 P.M. H.R. 5069 Mr. Fleming moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5069 — “To amend the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to increase in the price of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps to fund the acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds, and for other purposes.”
2:07:47 P.M. H.R. 5069 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:07:49 P.M. H.R. 5069 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5069.
2:13:00 P.M. H.R. 5069 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:13:02 P.M. H.R. 5069 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:31 P.M. H.R. 5162 Mr. Fleming moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5162 — “To amend the Act entitled “An Act to allow a certain parcel of land in Rockingham County, Virginia, to be used for a child care center” to remove the use restriction, and for other purposes.”
2:13:41 P.M. H.R. 5162 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:13:43 P.M. H.R. 5162 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5162.
2:21:49 P.M. H.R. 5162 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.
2:23:35 P.M. H.R. 5468 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5468 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1103 USPS Building 1103 in Camp Pendleton, California, as the “Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office”.”
2:23:48 P.M. H.R. 5468 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:23:50 P.M. H.R. 5468 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5468.
2:32:04 P.M. H.R. 5468 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:06 P.M. H.R. 5468 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:33 P.M. H.R. 5331 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5331 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 73839 Gorgonio Drive in Twentynine Palms, California, as the “Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building”.”
2:32:42 P.M. H.R. 5331 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:32:43 P.M. H.R. 5331 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5331.
2:38:37 P.M. H.R. 5331 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:39 P.M. H.R. 5331 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:45 P.M. H.R. 5386 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5386 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11662 Gravois Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Post Office”.”
2:39:08 P.M. H.R. 5386 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:39:10 P.M. H.R. 5386 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5386.
2:48:13 P.M. H.R. 5386 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:15 P.M. H.R. 5386 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:48:33 P.M. S. 1499 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1499 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 278 Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska, as the “Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office”.”
2:48:46 P.M. S. 1499 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:48:48 P.M. S. 1499 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1499.
2:52:16 P.M. S. 1499 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:52:19 P.M. S. 1499 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:20 P.M. S. 1093 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1093 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 Caldwell Drive in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, as the “First Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building”.”
2:53:03 P.M. S. 1093 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:53:09 P.M. S. 1093 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1093.
2:57:50 P.M. S. 1093 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:52 P.M. S. 1093 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:58:24 P.M. S. 885 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 885 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the “Thaddeus Stevens Post Office”.”
2:58:31 P.M. S. 885 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:58:33 P.M. S. 885 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 885.
3:03:27 P.M. S. 885 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:03:29 P.M. S. 885 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:31 P.M. S. 1512 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1512 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York, as the “Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office”.”
3:03:58 P.M. S. 1512 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:04:00 P.M. S. 1512 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1512.
3:08:00 P.M. S. 1512 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:08:02 P.M. S. 1512 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:03 P.M. H.R. 5142 Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5142 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Jackson Street in Rich Square, North Carolina, as the “Chief Joseph E. White, Jr. Post Office Building”.”
3:08:39 P.M. H.R. 5142 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:41 P.M. H.R. 5142 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5142.
3:14:45 P.M. H.R. 5142 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:47 P.M. H.R. 5142 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:29 P.M. H.R. 5544 Mr. Broun (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5544 — “To increase the understanding of the health effects of low doses of ionizing radiation.”
3:15:40 P.M. H.R. 5544 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:15:41 P.M. H.R. 5544 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5544.
3:21:55 P.M. H.R. 5544 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:56 P.M. H.R. 5544 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:16 P.M. H.R. 5441 Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5441 — “To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.”
3:22:51 P.M. H.R. 5441 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:53 P.M. H.R. 5441 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.
3:32:31 P.M. H.R. 5441 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:32:33 P.M. H.R. 5441 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:57 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
6:30:31 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 756.
6:31:42 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:00 P.M. H.R. 5162 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5162 — “To amend the Act entitled “An Act to allow a certain parcel of land in Rockingham County, Virginia, to be used for a child care center” to remove the use restriction, and for other purposes.”

6:55:36 P.M. H.R. 5162 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:39 P.M. H.R. 4049 Mr. Labrador moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4049 — “To amend the Act to provide for the establishment of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in the State of Wisconsin, and for other purposes, to adjust the boundary of that National Lakeshore to include the lighthouse known as Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, and for other purposes.”
6:59:29 P.M. H.R. 4049 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:59:34 P.M. H.R. 4049 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4049.
7:08:50 P.M. H.R. 4049 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:52 P.M. H.R. 4049 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:23 P.M. H.R. 5040 Mr. Labrador moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5040 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Idaho County in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.”
7:09:38 P.M. H.R. 5040 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:09:40 P.M. H.R. 5040 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5040.
7:15:02 P.M. H.R. 5040 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:05 P.M. H.R. 5040 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:09 P.M. H.R. 3608 Mr. Labrador moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3608 — “To amend the Act of October 19, 1973, concerning taxable income to members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.”
7:16:20 P.M. H.R. 3608 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:16:23 P.M. H.R. 3608 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3608.
7:22:39 P.M. H.R. 3608 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:22:41 P.M. H.R. 3608 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:09 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:29:11 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:32:10 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1086.
7:33:40 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
8:27:11 P.M. Mr. Jeffries moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:27:26 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:27:27 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2014.

 
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The Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 11/14 ~~~ The House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, November 17, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to 4 roll call votes on adoption of the motion to concur to S.1086 and on the Adams, Cohen, and Ross nominations.

5:30pm—4 roll call votes:

  1. Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014;
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
  3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

 

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Last Floor Action:11/14
2:49:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
1:15:40 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:11/13
9:02:34 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES –

The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:41 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:49 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:57 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:10 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:15 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:34 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:07:00 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:13:29 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:13:30 P.M. H.R. 5682 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5682 — “To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
12:43:42 P.M. H.R. 5682 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 – 224 (Roll no. 518).
12:53:18 P.M. H.R. 5682 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 519).
12:53:19 P.M. H.R. 5682 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:10:20 P.M. H.J. Res. 129 Considered as privileged matter. H.J. Res. 129 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:10:34 P.M. H.J. Res. 129 On passage Passed without objection.
1:10:49 P.M. H.J. Res. 129 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:05 P.M. H. Res. 753 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 753 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:11:08 P.M. H. Res. 753 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:11:09 P.M. H. Res. 753 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:10 P.M. Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 14, 2014, it adjourn to meet on Monday, November 17, 2014, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:11:20 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:15:40 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:49:11 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:18 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:19 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

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The Senate ~~~ CONGRESS 11/13 ~~~ The House


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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:15pm on Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to up to 3 roll call votes. Further votes are possible during Thursday’s session.

Approximately 2:30pm—Up to 3 roll call votes:

  1. Confirmation of Randolph Moss to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia;
  2. Confirmation of Leigh Martin May to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014.

2:29pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia;

Confirmed: 54-45

Next, 10 minute votes:

1. Confirmation of Leigh Martin May to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

2. Cloture on the motion to proceed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014.

3:12pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014; Invoked: 96-1

Senator Graham asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined, but no later than November 24th,  2014, the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of S.2650; that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, the bill be read a third time, and the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of the bill with no intervening action or debate.

Senator Murphy objected.

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Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Randolph Moss to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia; Confirmed: 54-45.
  2. Confirmation of Leigh Martin May to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Confirmed: 99-0.
  3. Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014; Invoked: 96-1.

Legislative Business

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.2

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.4

Floor Updates

The Senate has reached an agreement to set the votes related to the Child Care and Development Block Grant bill; the Abrams, Cohen, Ross, and Crawford nominations; and cloture on the motion to proceed to the USA FREEDOM Act. The vote schedule is as follows:

 

Monday, November 17 at 5:30pm:

  1. Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014
  2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Middle District of Georgia
  3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
  4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

 

Tuesday, November 18 around 6:15pm:

  1. Passage of S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Abrams, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Middle District of Georgia
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, of Georgia, to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

 (Up to 30 minutes for debate)

  1. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2685, USA FREEDOM Act

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:04:00 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:43:50 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Last Floor Action: 11/12
8:49:35 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2014.

10:00:34 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:51 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.
10:47:47 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
12:01:01 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Imam Hamad Chebli, Islamic Society of Central Jersey, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
12:03:54 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:00 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:04:33 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.
12:22:53 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
12:24:46 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
12:25:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:25:09 P.M. H.R. 5167 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5167 — “To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, to convey certain Federal property located in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.”
12:25:33 P.M. H.R. 5167 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:25:35 P.M. H.R. 5167 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5167.
12:28:46 P.M. H.R. 5167 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:28:49 P.M. H.R. 5167 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:28:52 P.M. H.R. 5167 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:29:00 P.M. H.R. 3326 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3326 — “To provide for an exchange of land between the United States and the Trinity Public Utilities District of Trinity County, California, involving a parcel of National Forest System land in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.”
12:29:17 P.M. H.R. 3326 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:29:20 P.M. H.R. 3326 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3326.
12:33:50 P.M. H.R. 3326 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:52 P.M. H.R. 3326 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:00 P.M. H.R. 4846 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4846 — “To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
12:34:05 P.M. H.R. 4846 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:07 P.M. H.R. 4846 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4846.
12:38:43 P.M. H.R. 4846 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:38:45 P.M. H.R. 4846 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:39:00 P.M. H.R. 4867 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4867 — “To provide for certain land to be taken into trust for the benefit of Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
12:39:05 P.M. H.R. 4867 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:39:08 P.M. H.R. 4867 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4867.
12:43:32 P.M. H.R. 4867 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:43:34 P.M. H.R. 4867 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:43:50 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

4:17:41 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
4:17:42 P.M. H. Res. 748 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 748 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
4:18:01 P.M. H. Res. 748 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 748.
5:17:12 P.M. H. Res. 748 The previous question was ordered without objection.
5:46:59 P.M. H. Res. 748 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 185 (Roll no. 517).
5:47:00 P.M. H. Res. 748 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:04 P.M. S. 2141 Mr. Latta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:49:04 P.M. S. 2141 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2141 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients and for other purposes.”
5:50:25 P.M. S. 2141 On passage Passed without objection.
5:50:27 P.M. S. 2141 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:28 P.M. S. 2539 Mr. Latta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:50:28 P.M. S. 2539 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2539 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to traumatic brain injury and to trauma research.”
5:51:01 P.M. S. 2539 On passage Passed without objection.
5:51:03 P.M. S. 2539 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:51:05 P.M. S. 2583 Mr. Latta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:51:05 P.M. S. 2583 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2583 — “To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.”
5:51:39 P.M. S. 2583 On passage Passed without objection.
5:51:40 P.M. S. 2583 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:09 P.M. H.R. 5682 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 748. H.R. 5682 — “To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
5:52:14 P.M. H.R. 5682 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5682 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
5:52:31 P.M. H.R. 5682 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5682.
6:50:58 P.M. H.R. 5682 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:51:17 P.M. H.R. 5682 Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
6:52:24 P.M. H.R. 5682 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment requiring TransCanada, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline, to certify to the President that the oil or other products derived from Canadian oil sands that are transported through the pipeline will be treated similarly to conventional crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Companies that transport oil are required to pay 8-cents per barrel into the trust fund that is used by the federal government to respond to oil spills. Oil sands crude is currently exempt from making such contributions. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
6:58:41 P.M. H.R. 5682 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:58:58 P.M. H.R. 5682 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to recommit H.R. 5682 with instructions were postponed until a time to be announced.
7:00:54 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:04:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:46:30 P.M. Mr. Davis, Rodney moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:46:35 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:46:38 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 14, 2014.

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