The Senate stands adjourned and will convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times unless the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.44, the adjournment resolution:

–           Monday, September 22^nd at 4:00pm

–           Thursday, September 25^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, September 29^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 2^nd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 6^th at 2:00pm

–           Thursday, October 9^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 13^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 16^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 20^th at 10:15am

–           Thursday, October 23^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 27^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 30^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 3^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, November 6^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 10^th at 12:00 noon

When the Senate adjourns on November 10, it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.  However, if the Senate receives a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.44, it will stand adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, October 15^th for a pro forma session only and that following the pro forma session, the Senate will adjourn until Wednesday, November 12, at 2:00pm;

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and vote on cloture on the nominations of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, and on Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

Committees are authorized to report Legislative and Executive matters on Wednesday, October 1st from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

Prior to the cloture vote on the Moss nomination, Senator Reid filed cloture on 3 Georgia district judge nominations, withdrew the motion to proceed to the Marketplace and Internet Fairness Act, and then moved to proceed to and filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2609, USA Freedom Act. Senators will be notified when the cloture votes are scheduled.

 

Cloture motions filed:

• Executive Calendar #856, Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia (2 hours for debate);
• Executive Calendar #857, Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia (2 hours for debate);
• Executive Calendar #858, Eleanor Louise Ross, to e U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia (2 hours for debate); and
• Motion to proceed to Calendar #499, S.2685, USA Freedom Act.

 

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on S.2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, next week.  Following Leader remarks on Tuesday, November 18^th, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #371, 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. Upon the use, or yielding back of time, the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of S.2280. No amendments, motions or points of order are in order to the bill prior to the vote on passage. The vote on passage is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. Further, if the Senate passes S.2280, and has received or receives from the House a bill that is identical to S.2280, then the House bill be read three times and passed, with no intervening action or debate.

5:43pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia;

Invoked: 53-45

Next vote: Cloture on the nomination of Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

6:09pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

Invoked: 67-30

Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent that the Senate vitiate cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant bill; that following the disposition of the Moss and May nominations, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment; and that following the disposition of S.1086, the HELP committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R.2083, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act, and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of H.R.2083.

Senator Harkin objected.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Randolph Moss to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia; Invoked: 53-45.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Leigh Martin May to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; Invoked: 67-30.

 

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.576: National Day of Writing

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

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:30:07 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:07:59 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 44. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

2:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:33 P.M.		Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on the legislative day of November 13, 2014 or November 14, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule 15. Agreed to without objection. Agreed to without objection.
2:03:04 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:05 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 23, 2014, at 2:23 p.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the National Council on Disability.
2:04:05 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 29, 2014, at 10:13 a.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development and the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
2:05:05 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 21, 2014, at 10:50 a.m., stating that that body had made appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.
2:06:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Mr. Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in connection with a matter now pending before the grand jury. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:07:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Allyson Y. Schwartz, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Schwartz notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Department of the Army, Office of Staff Judge Advocate, for documents in a criminal case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:08:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Lee Terry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Terry notified the House that he had received a deposition subpoena for documents issued by the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, in connection with a civil matter now pending before that court. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:09:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Stephen E. Stockman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Stockman notified the House that he had received a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:10:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Donny Ferguson, Senior Communications and Policy Advisor. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ferguson notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investigation. 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.
2:11:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Kristine O. Brakstad, Executive Assistant and Scheduler. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Brakstad notified the House that she had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investgation. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
2:12:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from Printus LeBlanc, Legislative Assistant. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. LeBlanc notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for testimony and documents in a criminal investigation. 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.
2:13:05 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to Iran, declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2014. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-172).
2:22:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
4:00:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:38 P.M.	H.R. 4194	Mr. Issa moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4194	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 4194.
4:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 4194	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:11:45 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Mr. Issa moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
4:12:09 P.M.	H.R. 1233	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1233.
4:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 1233	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:24 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5266 — “To reauthorize the National Estuary Programs, and for other purposes.”
4:24:47 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:49 P.M.	H.R. 5266	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5266.
4:35:59 P.M.	H.R. 5266	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:01 P.M.	H.R. 5266	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:38 P.M.	S. 1934	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1934 — “To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse back to Teton County, Wyoming.”
4:36:59 P.M.	S. 1934	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:01 P.M.	S. 1934	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934.
4:41:42 P.M.	S. 1934	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:43 P.M.	S. 1934	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:42:07 P.M.	S. 898	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 898 — “To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation.”
4:42:18 P.M.	S. 898	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:42:19 P.M.	S. 898	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 898.
4:51:28 P.M.	S. 898	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:30 P.M.	S. 898	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:08 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
6:30:09 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.
6:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 4194	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 – 0 (Roll no. 516).
6:55:33 P.M.	H.R. 4194	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:57 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Kimberly M. Guadagno, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of State, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Donald W. Norcross was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of New Jersey.
6:56:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Kim Strach, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Alma Adams was elected Representative to Congress for the Twelfth Congressional District, State of North Carolina.
6:57:45 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Edgardo Cortes, Commissioner, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, the Honorable Dave A. Brat was elected Representative to Congress for the Seventh Congressional District, Commonwealth of Virginia.
6:59:39 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Donald W. Norcross of the First District of New Jersey be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
6:59:40 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Coble asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Alma Adams of the Twelfth District of North Carolina be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
7:00:41 P.M.		PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Dave A. Brat of the Seventh District of Virginia be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.
7:01:06 P.M.		OATH-OF-OFFICE – The Speaker of the House administered the Oath-of-Office to Representative-Elect Alma Adams of the Twelfth District of North Carolina, Representative-Elect Dave A. Brat of the Seventh District of Virginia, and Representative-Elect Donald W. Norcross of the First District of New Jersey.
7:16:07 P.M.		WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Speaker announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath to Representative Adams of North Carolina, Representative Dave A. Brat of Virginia, and Representative Donald W. Norcross of New Jersey the whole number of the House was 435.
7:18:15 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 748.
7:20:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:49:30 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:49:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:35 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2014.

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Schedule for pro formas, Wednesday October 15, and Wednesday November 12

The Senate stands adjourned and will convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times unless the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.44, the adjournment resolution:

–           Monday, September 22^nd at 4:00pm

–           Thursday, September 25^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, September 29^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 2^nd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 6^th at 2:00pm

–           Thursday, October 9^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 13^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 16^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 20^th at 10:15am

–           Thursday, October 23^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, October 27^th at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, October 30^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 3^rd at 12:00 noon

–           Thursday, November 6^th at 12:00 noon

–           Monday, November 10^th at 12:00 noon

When the Senate adjourns on November 10, it will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.  However, if the Senate receives a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.44, it will stand adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, October 15^th for a pro forma session only and that following the pro forma session, the Senate will adjourn until Wednesday, November 12, at 2:00pm;

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and vote on cloture on the nominations of Randolph Moss, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, and on Leigh Martin May, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

Committees are authorized to report Legislative and Executive matters on Wednesday, October 1st from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

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Last Floor Action:9/19
12:07:59 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 44.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

12:00:28 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:38 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:36 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:20 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 September 19, 2014 at 10:13 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. Con. Res. 44, S. 1611, S. 1691, S. 2040, S. 2061, S. 2583, S. 2673, S. 2778, S. 2793, S. 1360, S. 2912, H.R. 83, with an amendment, H.R. 594, without amendment, H.R. 2600, without amendment, H.R. 3043, without amendment, H.R. 3716, without amendment, H.R. 4994, without amendment, H.R. 5062, without amendment, H.R. 5404, without amendment, and H.R. 4980, without amendment.
12:05:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 1, H.J. Res. 124 was signed by the Speaker on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
12:06:22 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 44	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 44 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
12:06:48 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 44	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:06:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 44	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:07:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 44. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 18, 2014.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair. When the Senate reconvenes, following any Leader remarks, it will be in a period of morning business until 1:00pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

At 1:00pm, the Senate will proceed to consideration of H.J.Res.124, the continuing resolution. There will be up to 4.5 hours of debate prior to a series of roll call votes. Senators should expect that series to begin at approximately 5:30pm.

As a reminder, at 10:00am, His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress from the Hall of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol. Senators should begin to gather in the Senate Chamber at 9:30am to depart at 9:40am for the procession to the Hall of the House.

Approximately 5:30pm—Up to 4 roll call votes, 9 voice votes expected:

1. Sessions, or his designee, motion to table a Reid amendment to the joint resolution (his argument will be to make it in order to offer a DACA related amendment) (roll call)
2. Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014 (roll call)
3. Motion to waive any applicable budget points of order (unclear if a Republican will raise a point of order) (roll call)
4. Passage of H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution (roll call)
5. Executive Calendar #893, Mark William Lippert, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (voice vote)
6. Executive Calendar #524, Adam M. Scheinman, to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador
7. Executive Calendar #959, Kevin F. O’Malley, to be Ambassador to Ireland
8. Executive Calendar #702, Bathsheba Nell Crocker, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs)
9. Executive Calendar #1002, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy
10. Executive Calendar #997, Robert W. Holleyman II, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
11. Executive Calendar #708, Eric Rosenbach, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
12. Executive Calendar #996, D. Nathan Sheets, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury
13. PN1917, Charles H. Fulghum, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act. Senator Hirono objected.

The Senate has resumed consideration of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution. Senator Reid offered a series of technical amendments to the joint resolution and filed cloture on the joint resolution. There will now be up to 4 ½ hours for debate prior to a series of votes in relation to the following items:

-Sessions, or his designee, motion to table a Reid amendment to the joint resolution

-Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014

–Motion to waive any applicable budget points of order (unclear if a Republican will raise a point of order)

-Passage of H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent that it be in order to call up amendment #3856 (strikes section 149: Syria).

Senator Mikulski objected

Upon the use or yielding back of time, we expect 3 roll call votes related to the Continuing Resolution. Some time may be yielded back and we could begin voting earlier than 5:30pm. We do not expect the Republicans to raise a budget point of order.

There will then be a series of voice votes to confirm the previously ordered nomination plus the nomination of Alfolso Lenhardt, to be Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.

5:30pm (or earlier)—3 roll call votes expected

1. Sessions, or his designee, motion to table a Reid amendment to the joint resolution (his argument will be to make it in order to offer a DACA related amendment)
2. Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014
3. Passage of H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution

 

Voice votes:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#893 Mark William Lippert – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea

#524 Adam M. Scheinman – to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador

#959 Kevin F. O’Malley – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ireland

#702Bathsheba Nell Crocker, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs), vice Esther Brimmer, resigned.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

#1002 Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall – to be Deputy Secretary of Energy

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

#997 Robert W. Holleyman II – to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#708 Eric Rosenbach – to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

#996 D. Nathan Sheets – to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

PN1917           Charles H. Fulghum, of North Carolina, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security, vice Margaret Ann Sherry, resigned.

USAID

#925 Alfonso E. Lenhardt – to be Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development

5:28pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Cruz motion to table Reid amendment #3852 to H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution;

Not agreed to: 50-50

5:58pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call on the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.124, Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014.

Invoked: 73-27.

6:18pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Resolution through December 12, 2014.

Passed: 78-22.

The following nominations were confirmed by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #893, Mark William Lippert, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
2. Executive Calendar #524, Adam M. Scheinman, to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador
3. Executive Calendar #959, Kevin F. O’Malley, to be Ambassador to Ireland
4. Executive Calendar #702, Bathsheba Nell Crocker, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs)
5. Executive Calendar #1002, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy
6. Executive Calendar #997, Robert W. Holleyman II, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
7. Executive Calendar #708, Eric Rosenbach, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
8. Executive Calendar #996, D. Nathan Sheets, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury
9. PN1917, Charles H. Fulghum, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security
10. Executive Calendar #925, Alfonso E. Lenhardt, to be Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
11. Executive Calendar #1053, Thomas Frieden, to be US Representative to the World Health Organization

The Senate has reached an agreement that notwithstanding Rule 22, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to Executive Session and vote on cloture on Executive Calendar numbers 853(Moss), and 855 (May); further, that if cloture is invoked on either of these nominations, that on Thursday, November 13, 2014,  at 2:15 p.m., all post cloture time be considered expired, and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. Senator Reid then filed cloture and filled the amendment tree with regards to the House Message to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. That cloture vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1086, will take place following the confirmation votes on Thursday, November 13^th.

THE JUDICIARY

#853 Randolph D. Moss – to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia

#855 Leigh Martin May – to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

Upon disposition of the Continuing Resolution tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#893 Mark William Lippert – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea

#524 Adam M. Scheinman – to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador

#959 Kevin F. O’Malley – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ireland

#702Bathsheba Nell Crocker, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs), vice Esther Brimmer, resigned.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

#1002 Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall – to be Deputy Secretary of Energy

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

#997 Robert W. Holleyman II – to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#708 Eric Rosenbach – to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

#996 D. Nathan Sheets – to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

PN1917           Charles H. Fulghum, of North Carolina, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security, vice Margaret Ann Sherry, resigned

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #956, John R. Bass, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey; Confirmed: 98-0.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.543 – National Bison Day

Adopted S.Res.545 – Hispanic Heritage Month

Adopted S.Res.552 – Lights on Afterschool

Adopted S.Res.553 – 250^th anniversary of the Hartford Courant

Adopted S.Res.554 – National Principals Month

Adopted S.Res.555 – National Health Info Technology Week

Adopted S.Res.556 – National Wildlife Refuge Week

Adopted S.Res.557 – National Character Counts Week

Adopted S.Res.558 – National Adult Ed and family literacy week

Adopted S.Res.559 – Chemistry Week

Adopted S.Res.560 – School Bus Safety

Passed H.R.4751 – Technical Corrections Renaming

Passed H.R.4809 – Defense Production Act Reauthorization

Passed Cal. # 567 – S.2651 – DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014

Passed Cal. # 568 – S.2141 – Sunscreen Innovation Act

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #536, Eric T. Schultz, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia

2. Executive Calendar #548, Thomas Frederick Daughton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia

3. Executive Calendar #964, David Pressman, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador

4. Executive Calendar #965, David Pressman, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations

5. Executive Calendar #871, Debra S. Wada, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

6. Executive Calendar #924, Laura S. Wertheimer, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

7. Executive Calendar #912, Bradford Raymond Huther, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Senate confirmed the following by unanimous consent:

Calendar #1009 through and including Calendar #1026 and all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

ARMY

#1009 Maj. Gen. Gustave F. Perna – to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

#1010 Capt. Kathleen M. Creighton – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

#1011 Capt. Todd J. Squire – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

#1012 To be Rear Admiral:

Rear Adm. (lh) Brian B. Brown

Rear Adm. (lh) Sean R. Filipowski

Rear Adm. (lh) Brett C. Heimbigner

AIR FORCE

#1013 Maj. Gen. Steven L. Kwast – to be Lieutenant General

#1014 Maj. Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy – to be Lieutenant General

ARMY

#1015 Col. Scott G. Perry – to be Brigadier General

#1016 Col. Joseph J. Heck – to be Brigadier General

#1017 Brig. Gen. Mark S. Inch – to be Major General

NAVY

#1018 Vice Adm. Philip S. Davidson – to be Admiral

#1019 Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith – to be Vice Admiral

AIR FORCE

#1020 Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters – to be Lieutenant General

#1021 Brig. Gen. Veralinn Jamieson – to be Major General

ARMY

#1022 Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson, Jr. – to be Lieutenant General

#1023 Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati – to be Major General

#1024 Brig. Gen. Michael A. Calhoun – to be Major General

#1025 Brig. Gen. Bret D. Daugherty – to be Major General

#1026 To be Brigadier General:

Colonel Raul E. Escribano

Colonel Timothy J. McAteer

Colonel Jeffrey L. Milhorn

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Last Floor Action:
6:38:50 P.M. -H.R. 4
On passage Roll Call 513 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

Last Floor Action: 9/17
9:05:13 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Petro Poroshenko President of Ukraine.

The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
10:00:11 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine.
11:02:43 A.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
12:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
12:02:04 P.M.		PROCEEDINGS PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record. Agreed to without objection.
12:02:21 P.M.	H. Res. 727	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 727 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2014, through November 11, 2014.”
12:02:34 P.M.	H. Res. 727	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 727.
12:58:38 P.M.	H. Res. 727	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 727, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 727 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:59:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Shuster notified the House that on September 17, 2014, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize 12 prospectuses, including two alteration projects, one construction project, and three leases included in the General Services Administration’s FY2014 and FY2015 Capital Investment and Leasing Programs and transmitted copies of the adopted resolutions.
1:00:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:30:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
1:30:50 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 September 18, 2014 at 11:29 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2651, S. 2141, H.R. 4751, and H.R. 4809.
1:31:46 P.M.	H. Res. 727	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 727 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2014, through November 11, 2014.”
1:59:54 P.M.	H. Res. 727	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 195 (Roll no. 510).
2:09:04 P.M.	H. Res. 727	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 193 (Roll no. 511).
2:09:05 P.M.	H. Res. 727	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 727. H.R. 4 — “To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes.”
2:10:55 P.M.	H.R. 4	Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides that each bill may be debatable for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of their respective committees. The bills shall be considered as read, all points of order agains the provisions of the bill are waived, and each bill is provided with one motion to recommit.
2:11:22 P.M.	H.R. 4	DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4.
3:26:33 P.M.	H.R. 4	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:26:58 P.M.	H.R. 4	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 4 were postponed.
3:26:59 P.M.	H.R. 2	Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 2 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
3:27:17 P.M.	H.R. 2	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 727. H.R. 2 — “To remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes.”
3:27:22 P.M.	H.R. 2	Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution provides that each bill may be debatable for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of their respective committees. The bills shall be considered as read, all points of order agains the provisions of the bill are waived, and each bill is provided with one motion to recommit.
3:28:31 P.M.	H.R. 2	DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 2.
5:12:07 P.M.	H.R. 2	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:12:38 P.M.	H.R. 2	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
5:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 2	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new division at the end of the bill. The new division contains provisions to police excessive speculation in energy markets, protect national security, and prohibit expedited permitting for corporations that relase toxic air pollutants from petroleum coke.
5:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 2	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:20:29 P.M.	H.R. 2	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Schneider demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to the order of the House of September 18, 2014, the Chair announced that further proceedings would be postponed.
5:20:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. today.
6:01:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
6:01:57 P.M.	H.R. 4	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4 — “To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes.”
6:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 4	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6:02:30 P.M.	H.R. 4	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to (1) give a tax credit of up to 20% for expenses of returning American jobs from overseas; (2) deny tax deductions for the costs of sending American jobs overseas; (3) make it more difficult for corporations to invert in order to lower their tax bills by moving their address overseas through a merger with a smaller foreign corporation; and (4) deny the tax benefits in the underlying bill to inverted corporations. Additionally, the Motion would provide for consideration of: (1) H.R. 377, Paycheck Fairness Act, (2) H.R. 1010, Fair Minimum Wage Act, (3) H.R. 4582, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, (4) H.R. 1286, Healthy Families Act, and (5) H.R. 3461, Strong Start for Americas Children Act.
6:08:23 P.M.	H.R. 4	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 4	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 512).
6:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 4	On passage Roll Call 513 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:45:49 P.M.	H.R. 4	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 – 163 (Roll no. 513).
6:45:50 P.M.	H.R. 4	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:45:51 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to recommit H.R. 2, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:48:04 P.M.	H.R. 2	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To remove Federal Government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy; to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses, consumers, and other end users; to lower the cost of energy to consumers; to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying American jobs; and for other purposes.”
6:54:58 P.M.	H.R. 2	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 222 (Roll no. 514).
7:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 2	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 191 (Roll no. 515).
7:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 2	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:37 P.M.	S.J. Res. 40	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:01:39 P.M.	S.J. Res. 40	Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 40 — “Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
7:03:12 P.M.	S.J. Res. 40	On passage Passed without objection.
7:03:13 P.M.	S.J. Res. 40	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:14 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:04:19 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 707 — “Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and rejecting attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval or frustration over political events in the Middle East or elsewhere.”
7:04:30 P.M.	H. Res. 707	An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to the text of the resolution.
7:05:11 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:06:03 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:06:06 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:07 P.M.	H. Res. 707	An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to the preamble of the resolution.
7:06:08 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
7:06:10 P.M.	H. Res. 734	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:06:11 P.M.	H. Res. 734	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 734 — “Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.”
7:06:33 P.M.	H. Res. 734	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:06:50 P.M.	H. Res. 734	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:14 P.M.		Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on September 19. Agreed to without objection.
7:07:48 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 124 and passed H.R. 4323.
7:07:50 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:22:05 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:30:17 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:30:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 17, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:00pm, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 12:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and proceed to 1 roll call vote on confirmation of the Bass nomination.

12:00pm—1 roll call vote; 7 voice votes expected:

1. Executive Calendar #956, John R. Bass, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey (roll call vote)

2. Executive Calendar #536, Eric T. Schultz, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia (voice vote)
3. Executive Calendar #548, Thomas Frederick Daughton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia (voice vote)
4. Executive Calendar #964, David Pressman, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador (voice vote)
5. Executive Calendar #965, David Pressman, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations (voice vote)
6. Executive Calendar #871, Debra S. Wada, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army (voice vote)
7. Executive Calendar #924, Laura S. Wertheimer, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (voice vote)
8. Executive Calendar #912, Bradford Raymond Huther, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development (voice vote)

12:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #956, John R. Bass, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey;

Confirmed: 98-0

 

The next votes in this series should be voice votes.

 

1. Executive Calendar #536, Eric T. Schultz, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia (voice vote)
2. Executive Calendar #548, Thomas Frederick Daughton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia (voice vote)
3. Executive Calendar #964, David Pressman, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador (voice vote)
4. Executive Calendar #965, David Pressman, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations (voice vote)
5. Executive Calendar #871, Debra S. Wada, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army (voice vote)
6. Executive Calendar #924, Laura S. Wertheimer, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (voice vote)
7. Executive Calendar #912, Bradford Raymond Huther, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development (voice vote)

1. Executive Calendar #536, Eric T. Schultz, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia (voice vote)
2. Executive Calendar #548, Thomas Frederick Daughton, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia (voice vote)
3. Executive Calendar #964, David Pressman, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador (voice vote)
4. Executive Calendar #965, David Pressman, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations (voice vote)
5. Executive Calendar #871, Debra S. Wada, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army (voice vote)
6. Executive Calendar #924, Laura S. Wertheimer, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (voice vote)
7. Executive Calendar #912, Bradford Raymond Huther, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development (voice vote)

Senator Boozman asked unanimous consent to take up and pass on H.R.503, National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act.

Senator Booker objected and asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #398, H.R.1033, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act, and Calendar #403, H.R.503, Desert Storm Memorial, en bloc; that the committee-reported amendment to H.R.1033, be agreed to; that the bills, as amended, if amended, be read a third time and passed, en bloc.

Coburn asked that the Booker request be modified and that a Coburn substitute amendment be in order to H.R.1033, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act.

Senator Booker objected to the modification. Senator Coburn objected to the Booker request.

Senator Harkin asked unanimous consent that there be 2 hours for debate prior to a vote on ratification of the Disabilities Treaty. Senator Lee objected.

HARKIN asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar Number 12 (disabilities) treaty document 112-7 (disability); that the treaty be considered as having advanced through the various parliamentary stages up to and including the presentation of the resolution of ratification; that any committee declarations be agreed to as applicable; that there be no amendments in order to the Treaty or the resolution of ratification; that there be two hours for debate, equally divided in the usual form;  that upon the use or yielding back of time,  the Senate proceed to vote on the resolution; that any statements be printed in the Record, as if read; that if the resolution of ratification is adopted, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action, that if the resolution is not adopted, the Treaty be returned to the calendar, and that there be no motions or points of order in order other than a motion to reconsider; and the Senate then resume legislative session.

 

 

Cal. #12           Treaty Doc. # 112-7    Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

 

 

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Last Floor Action:9/16
10:01:00 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate.

At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:29 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 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.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30pm. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and proceed to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Baron and Burns nominations.

2:15pm—Up to 2 roll call votes; 7 voice votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015 (roll call)
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)
8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #784 Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (voice vote)
9. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #870 Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama,  to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (voice vote)

2:16pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015;

Confirmed: 56-44

 

Next:

 

2.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)

2:41pm, The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)

 

Senate Warren asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and vote on passage of Calendar #409, S.2432, the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.

 

Senator Cornyn asked that the request be modified to allow an unlimited number of amendments offered in an alternating fashion starting with an amendment offered by Senator McConnell. Senator Warren objected to the modification. Senator Cornyn objected to the original request.

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote at 12:00 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, on confirmation of the Bass, Schultz, Daughton, Pressman, Wada, Werthheiner, and Huther nominations. We expect a roll call vote on the Bass nomination and voice votes on the remaining nominations in this agreement.

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#956 John R. Bass – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey

 

#536 Eric T. Schultz – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia

 

#548 Thomas Frederick Daughton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia

 

#964 David Pressman – to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador

#965 David Pressman – to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#871 Debra S. Wada – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

 

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

#924 Laura S. Wertheimer – to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

 

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

#912 Bradford Raymond Huther – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; Confirmed: 56-44.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019; Confirmed: 60-40

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #483, S.2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014

Passed Calendar #504, S.1214: All-American Flag Act

Passed Calendar #505, H.R.4194: Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014, with a Carper substitute amendment

Passed Calendar #522, S.2117: Smart Savings Act, with a Warren substitute amendment

Passed Calendar #552, S.2511: Pensions

Passed S.2440: BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act

Adopted S.Res.506: Recognizing Auxiliaries of Veterans Service Organizations

Adopted S.Res.547: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

Adopted S.Res.548: Small Business Saturday

Adopted S.Res.549: Day of the Deployed

Adopted S.Res.550: 200^th Anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #594, Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning)
2. Executive Calendar #546, Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho
3. Executive Calendar #958, Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala
4. Executive Calendar #960, Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic
5. Executive Calendar #963, Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco
6. Executive Calendar #784, Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
7. Executive Calendar #870, Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama,  to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
2:22:41 P.M. -H.J. Res. 124
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.

Last Floor Action: 9/15
10:00:52 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014.

10:00:29 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 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.
10:58:07 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
12:00:43 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wolf to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:28:18 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 September 16, 2014 at 11:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 5134, without amendment.
12:28:59 P.M.	H. Res. 722	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 722 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:30:09 P.M.	H. Res. 722	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.
2:03:30 P.M.	H. Res. 722	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 498).
2:13:07 P.M.	H. Res. 722	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 499).
2:13:08 P.M.	H. Res. 722	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:13 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
2:20:09 P.M.	S. 2154	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 500).
2:20:10 P.M.	S. 2154	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. H.J. Res. 124 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
2:22:09 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 124 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committe on Rules if offered by Rep. McKeon is debatable for 6 hours, equally divided and controlled.
2:22:41 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.

Last Floor Action:
7:44:48 P.M. -S. 2258
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

10:00:29 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 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.
10:58:07 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 16.
12:00:43 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wolf to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:28:18 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 September 16, 2014 at 11:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 5134, without amendment.
12:28:59 P.M.	H. Res. 722	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 722 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 124) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:30:09 P.M.	H. Res. 722	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.
2:03:30 P.M.	H. Res. 722	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 188 (Roll no. 498).
2:13:07 P.M.	H. Res. 722	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 192 (Roll no. 499).
2:13:08 P.M.	H. Res. 722	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:13 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
2:20:09 P.M.	S. 2154	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 4 (Roll no. 500).
2:20:10 P.M.	S. 2154	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. H.J. Res. 124 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
2:22:09 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 124 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. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committe on Rules if offered by Rep. McKeon is debatable for 6 hours, equally divided and controlled.
2:22:41 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 124.
3:06:40 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKeon, printed in Part B of H. Res. 722 to authorize the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Additionally, the amendment strengthens congressional oversight by requiring detailed reports, including progress reports, on the plan, vetting process, and procedures for monitoring unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment. It also requires the President to report on how this authority fits within a larger regional strategy. The amendment allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a reprogramming request to Congress should the President request DOD funds to execute this authority and permit the Secretary of Defense to accept foreign contributions.
3:06:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 722, the House proceeded with 6 hours of debate on the Part B McKeon amendment.
6:04:29 P.M.	H.J. Res. 124	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.J. Res. 124 is postponed.
6:04:55 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 727.
6:04:56 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:05:43 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5405 — “To make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and private markets, to reduce regulatory burdens, and for other purposes.”
6:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 5405	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 – 102 (Roll no. 501).
6:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:42:28 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5461 — “To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes.”
6:50:43 P.M.	H.R. 5461	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 97 (Roll no. 502).
6:50:43 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:50:59 P.M.	S. 1603	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
6:58:42 P.M.	S. 1603	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 – 64 (Roll no. 503).
6:58:42 P.M.	S. 1603	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:01:24 P.M.	H.R. 5404	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5404 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
7:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5404	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:47 P.M.	H.R. 5404	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5404.
7:12:58 P.M.	H.R. 5404	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:00 P.M.	H.R. 5404	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 3593	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3593 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the construction of major medical facilities, and for other purposes.”
7:13:44 P.M.	H.R. 3593	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:46 P.M.	H.R. 3593	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
7:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 3593	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:34 P.M.	H.R. 3593	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:03 P.M.	H.R. 4276	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4276 — “To extend and modify a pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury.”
7:34:16 P.M.	H.R. 4276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:34:19 P.M.	H.R. 4276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4276.
7:43:56 P.M.	H.R. 4276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:43:58 P.M.	H.R. 4276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:44:32 P.M.	S. 2258	Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2258 — “To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2014, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
7:44:45 P.M.	S. 2258	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:44:48 P.M.	S. 2258	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

7:52:25 P.M.	S. 2258	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:52:27 P.M.	S. 2258	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:53:13 P.M.	H.R. 24	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 24 — “To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.”
7:53:30 P.M.	H.R. 24	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:53:34 P.M.	H.R. 24	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 24.
8:11:26 P.M.	H.R. 24	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.
8:12:26 P.M.	H.R. 5169	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5169 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance accountability within the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes.”
8:12:42 P.M.	H.R. 5169	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:12:45 P.M.	H.R. 5169	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5169.
8:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 5169	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:37:31 P.M.	H.R. 5169	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 5170	Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5170 — “To improve Federal employee compliance with the Federal and Presidential recordkeeping requirements, and for other purposes.”
8:38:12 P.M.	H.R. 5170	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:38:17 P.M.	H.R. 5170	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5170.
8:52:17 P.M.	H.R. 5170	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 5170	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:52:39 P.M.	H.R. 5418	Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5418 — “To prohibit officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service from using personal email accounts to conduct official business.”
8:52:57 P.M.	H.R. 5418	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:53:00 P.M.	H.R. 5418	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5418.
8:56:14 P.M.	H.R. 5418	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8:56:18 P.M.	H.R. 5418	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:57:20 P.M.	H.R. 5419	Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5419 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations.”
8:57:38 P.M.	H.R. 5419	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 5419	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5419.
9:00:45 P.M.	H.R. 5419	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:00:47 P.M.	H.R. 5419	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:01:01 P.M.	H.R. 5420	Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5420 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the release of information regarding the status of certain investigations.”
9:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 5420	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 5420	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5420.
9:04:54 P.M.	H.R. 5420	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:04:55 P.M.	H.R. 5420	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:05:17 P.M.	H.R. 3043	Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3043 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes.”
9:05:32 P.M.	H.R. 3043	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:05:34 P.M.	H.R. 3043	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3043.
9:15:01 P.M.	H.R. 3043	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 3043	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 4137	Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4137 — “To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.”
9:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 4137	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:15:37 P.M.	H.R. 4137	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4137.
9:33:35 P.M.	H.R. 4137	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 4137	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:34:19 P.M.	H.R. 4994	Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4994 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning, and for other purposes.”
9:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 4994	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:35:24 P.M.	H.R. 4994	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4994.
9:46:59 P.M.	H.R. 4994	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:01 P.M.	H.R. 4994	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:47:41 P.M.	H.R. 5462	Mr. Hudson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5462 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.”
9:47:56 P.M.	H.R. 5462	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:47:58 P.M.	H.R. 5462	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5462.
9:58:05 P.M.	H.R. 5462	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.
10:02:01 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:02:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:02:16 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2014.

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