The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, followed by cloture votes on the Baran and Burns nominations to be Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The filing deadlines for 1^st degree amendments to S.2199 will be 3:00pm Monday and 2^nd degree amendments will be 4:30pm Monday.

5:30pm on Monday—Up to 3 roll call votes:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act;
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; and
3. Motion to invoke cloture on 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.

6:01pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015;

Invoked: 52-39

Next:

3.      Motion to invoke cloture on 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.

 

 

6:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on 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;

Invoked: 54-37

 

This will be the last roll call vote of the day. The next votes are expected to occur at 2:15pm tomorrow on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations, as provided for under the previous order.

 

The Senate has reached an agreement that following the vote on confirmation of the Burns nomination (Executive Calendar #1004), the Senate will consider the Schwatz, Harrington, Robinson, Hartely, Hachigian, and Tanner nominations. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote and each vote following the first will be 10 minutes in duration. We expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote.

 

Under the previous order, at 2:15pm tomorrow, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations. We expect the Baran and Burns nominations to be considered by roll call votes.

 

2:15pm—2 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, 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)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-40.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on 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; Invoked: 52-39.
3. Motion to invoke cloture on 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; Invoked: 54-37.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.5134: Educational Advisory Committees Extension

Adopted S.Res.544: International Year of Family Farming

 

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no executive action.

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:01:00 P.M. -H.R. 5205
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

Last Floor Action: 9/11
3:52:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 15, 2014.

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 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.
12:10:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 4771	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M.	S. 2154	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M.	S. 2154	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 2154	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.
4:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 83	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 83	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M.	H.R. 83	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 83	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 83	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 83	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M.	H.R. 3044	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M.	H.R. 3044	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M.	S. 1086	Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M.	S. 1086	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M.	S. 1086	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M.	S. 1086	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M.	S. 1086	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5108	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 5108	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3006	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 3006	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M.	S. 476	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M.	S. 476	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M.	S. 476	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M.	S. 476	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:23:05 P.M.	S. 1603	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.”
5:23:19 P.M.	S. 1603	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M.	S. 1603	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M.	S. 1603	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:27:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.		The House received a communication from 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 subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5205	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 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.
12:10:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 4771	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M.	S. 2154	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M.	S. 2154	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 2154	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.
4:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 83	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 83	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M.	H.R. 83	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 83	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 83	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 83	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M.	H.R. 3044	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M.	H.R. 3044	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M.	S. 1086	Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M.	S. 1086	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M.	S. 1086	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M.	S. 1086	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M.	S. 1086	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5108	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 5108	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3006	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 3006	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M.	S. 476	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M.	S. 476	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M.	S. 476	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M.	S. 476	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:23:05 P.M.	S. 1603	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.”
5:23:19 P.M.	S. 1603	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M.	S. 1603	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M.	S. 1603	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:27:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.		The House received a communication from 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 subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5205	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.
7:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5205	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:01 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2569 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Missisquoi River and the Trout River in the State of Vermont, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”
7:13:02 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 2569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2569.
7:23:13 P.M.	H.R. 2569	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:30 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3222 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance in Queens, New York, and for other purposes.”
7:23:42 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:23:46 P.M.	H.R. 3222	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3222.
7:29:46 P.M.	H.R. 3222	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:16 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4119 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.”
7:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:36 P.M.	H.R. 4119	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4119.
7:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 4119	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:38:05 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:39:07 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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.”
7:39:19 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:39:23 P.M.	H.R. 5405	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5405.
8:10:04 P.M.	H.R. 5405	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.
8:11:04 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3374 — “To provide for the use of savings promotion raffle products by financial institutions to encourage savings, and for other purposes.”
8:11:20 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:11:22 P.M.	H.R. 3374	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3374.
8:19:22 P.M.	H.R. 3374	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:20:11 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2866 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of Boys Town, and for other purposes.”
8:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 2866	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.
8:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 2866	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:34:06 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.”
8:34:26 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 5461	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5461.
9:05:47 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 722.
9:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 5461	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 5461.
9:15:33 P.M.	H.R. 5461	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.
9:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2996 — “To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes.”
9:17:22 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:17:25 P.M.	H.R. 2996	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2996.
9:54:20 P.M.	H.R. 2996	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:22 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:56:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:41 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:52 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014.

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 The next meeting is in Congress … on September 15, 2014. 

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

Following the prayer and pledge, there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2199, post-cloture.

The filing deadlines for 1^st degree amendments to S.J.Res.19 will be 12:00noon tomorrow and second degree amendments will be 1:00pm tomorrow.

We hope to move forward on paycheck fairness and vote on cloture on the constitutional amendment early tomorrow afternoon.

The Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.2199, Paycheck Fairness Act. Senator Reid then offered several date change amendments and filed cloture on the bill. We expect the cloture vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act to occur at 5:30pm on Monday, September 15.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to Calendar #409, S.2432, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.

By consent, at 1:45pm today, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, Constitutional amendment on campaign finance. Under a previous order, the Senate would then proceed to vote on several nominations. We expect the nominations to be confirmed by voice votes.

1:45pm today—1 roll call vote:

1.       Motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, Constitutional amendment on campaign finance (roll call vote)

(the remaining votes should be voice votes)

2. Executive Calendar #544 John Hoover – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone
3. Executive Calendar #977 Anne E. Rung – to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy
4. Executive Calendar #685 David Radzanowski – to be Chief Financial Officer, NASA
5. Executive Calendar #867 Miranda A. A. Ballentine – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
6. Executive Calendar #976 Joseph L. Nimmich – to be Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
7. Executive Calendar #914 Judith M. Davenport – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020
8. Executive Calendar #917 Elizabeth Sembler – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020
9. Executive Calendar #758 David J. Arroyo – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2016

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration S.J.Res.19, a Constitutional amendment on campaign finance that it be in order to call up Vitter amendment #3786 (to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to apply the provisions of the Act to certain Congressional staff and members of the executive branch) to S.J.Res.19, a Constitutional amendment on campaign finance.

Senator Murphy objected.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.J.Res.19, constitutional amendment on campaign finance; Not Invoked: 54-42.

Legislative Business

The motion to proceed to S.2199 (Paycheck Fairness Act) was agreed to by voice vote.

Passed H.R.4197: All Circuit Review Extension Act.

Passed S.2258: the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2014.

Adopted S.Res.542: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5078, to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #544 John Hoover, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra  Leone.
2. Executive Calendar #977 Anne E. Rung, to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy.
3. Executive Calendar #685 David Radzanowski, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Financial Officer, NASA.
4. Executive Calendar #867 Miranda A. A. Ballentine, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
5. Executive Calendar #976 Joseph L. Nimmich, of Maryland, to be Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
6. Executive Calendar #914 Judith M. Davenport, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020.
7. Executive Calendar #917 Elizabeth Sembler, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020.
8. Executive Calendar #758 David J. Arroyo, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2016.

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Last Floor Action:
9:05:58 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

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

:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:36 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:04 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:08 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Frelinghuysen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:29 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:05:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:30:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
12:31:46 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 11, 2014 at 10:21 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2154, S. 2323, H.J. Res. 120, and H.R. 1233 amended.
12:32:00 P.M.	H.R. 3522	The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings were resumed on H.R. 3522.
12:32:47 P.M.	H.R. 3522	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3522 — “To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.”
12:33:13 P.M.	H.R. 3522	Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:33:59 P.M.	H.R. 3522	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) motion to recommit with instruction, pending reservation of a point of order. The motion seeks to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would result in discrimination based on gender, including subjecting women to higher premiums, loss of coverage for contraception or loss of coverage for prenatal care. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
12:40:52 P.M.	H.R. 3522	The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
1:06:31 P.M.	H.R. 3522	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 223 (Roll no. 494).
1:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 3522	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 – 167 (Roll no. 495).
1:13:26 P.M.	H.R. 3522	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:14:59 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:15:56 P.M.	H.R. 5161	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5161 — “To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.”
1:23:35 P.M.	H.R. 5161	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 496).
1:23:35 P.M.	H.R. 5161	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:24:00 P.M.	H.R. 5057	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5057 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to permit exemptions for external power supplies from certain efficiency standards, and for other purposes.”
1:24:42 P.M.	H.R. 5057	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 5057	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:25:00 P.M.	S. 276	Considered as unfinished business. S. 276 — “To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.”
1:25:04 P.M.	S. 276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:09 P.M.	S. 276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:33:01 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 11, 2014, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, September 15, 2014, for Morning-Hour Debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:33:30 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, it may be in order at any time to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in Joint Meeting His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine. Agreed to without objection.
1:34:03 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:41:50 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

3:52:28 P.M.		Mr. Sherman moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:52:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:43 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 15, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, September 10, 2014,

under the provisions of S.Res.539 as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator James M. Jeffords, former United States Senator for the State of Vermont.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, post-cloture.

At 2:00pm, all post-cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed. We expect a voice vote on the motion to proceed to the constitutional amendment on campaign finance reform.

Shortly after 2:00pm, we expect a roll call vote relative to the Paycheck Fairness bill.

The motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19 (Constitutional amendment on campaign finance) was agreed to by voice vote. Senator Reid then offered amendment #s 3791, 3792, 3973, 3794, 3795, 3796, and 3797 (technical amendments) and filed cloture on the underlying joint resolution.

By voice votes, the Senate agreed to the Reid motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to S.2199 (Paycheck Fairness) and the Reid motion to reconsider the same failed cloture vote.

Senator Reid then moved to reconsider the failed cloture vote.

At 2:08pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2199, upon reconsideration (Paycheck Fairness Act); Invoked: 73-25

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #551, H.R.5272, a bill to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States. Senator Menendez objected.

By consent, notwithstanding Rule 22, following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the S.J.Res.19, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and consider:

Cal. #’S.544, 977, 685, 867, 976, 917, 914, 758.

There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees prior to each vote. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed. Any roll call votes, following the first in the series, will be 10 minutes in length.

We expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote.

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #544 John Hoover – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone

 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Executive Calendar #977 Anne E. Rung – to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #685 David Radzanowski – to be Chief Financial Officer, NASA

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #867 Miranda A. A. Ballentine – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Executive Calendar #976 Joseph L. Nimmich – to be Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Executive Calendar #914 Judith M. Davenport – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020

Executive Calendar #917 Elizabeth Sembler – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2020

Executive Calendar #758 David J. Arroyo – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2016

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, upon reconsideration; Invoked: 73-25.

Legislative Business

The motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19 (Constitutional amendment on campaign finance) was agreed to by voice vote.

Passed H.R.1233: Presidential and Federal Records Act of 2014.

Passed S.2323: Gold Star Father Act of 2014.

Passed Calendar #480, S.2154: Emergency Medical Services for Children

Adopted S.Res.466: National Drug Take-Back Week

Passed H.J.Res.120: Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.5078: To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no Executive action.

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Last Floor Action:
4:04:41 P.M. -H.R. 3522
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3522.

Last Floor Action:9/9
7:52:57 P.M. – The House adjourned.

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

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 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.
10:51:33 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:38 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
12:00:41 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Cliff Lea, First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Leesburg, FL
12:01:43 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. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 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.
12:42:13 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 10, 2014 at 9:22 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1934, S. 898, and agreed to S. Res. 539.
12:42:24 P.M.	H. Res. 717	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 717 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.”
12:45:20 P.M.	H. Res. 717	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 717.
1:31:10 P.M.	H. Res. 717	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 717, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the chair postponed fruther proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:31:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:32:04 P.M.	S. 276	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 276 — “To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.”
1:32:37 P.M.	S. 276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:32:42 P.M.	S. 276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 276.
1:36:11 P.M.	S. 276	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Whitfield objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
1:36:38 P.M.	H.R. 5057	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5057 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to permit exemptions for external power supplies from certain efficiency standards, and for other purposes.”
1:36:48 P.M.	H.R. 5057	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:36:49 P.M.	H.R. 5057	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5057.
1:45:10 P.M.	H.R. 5057	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Whitfield objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
1:45:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:04:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
3:04:14 P.M.	H. Res. 717	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 717 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.”
3:35:18 P.M.	H. Res. 717	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 490).
3:43:27 P.M.	H. Res. 717	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 491).
3:43:28 P.M.	H. Res. 717	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:46:00 P.M.	H.R. 2678	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2678 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the “Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building”.”
3:52:44 P.M.	H.R. 2678	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 492).
3:52:44 P.M.	H.R. 2678	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:56 P.M.	H.R. 4751	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4751 — “To make technical corrections to Public Law 110-229 to reflect the renaming of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes.”
4:00:12 P.M.	H.R. 4751	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 493).
4:03:50 P.M.	H.R. 3522	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 717. H.R. 3522 — “To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.”
4:03:55 P.M.	H.R. 3522	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3522 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-56, modified by the amendment printed in this report, shall be considered as adopted.
4:04:41 P.M.	H.R. 3522	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3522.

4:59:54 P.M.	H.R. 3522	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 3522	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 3522 would be postponed.
5:01:09 P.M.		Mr. Pitts asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 11. Agreed to without objection.
5:01:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm.

All time during any period of morning business, adjournment or recess will count post-cloture.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

The Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.

Legislative Business

Passed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act

Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance

Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz)

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no Executive action.

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Last Floor Action:
5:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 4701
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.

Last Floor Action:
3:18:40 P.M. -H. Res. 644
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.

10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:32 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.
10:42:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 9.
12:00:20 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Glen Berteau, The House Modesto, Modesto, California.
12:02:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:19 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:00 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.
12:27:31 P.M.	H. Res. 715	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 715 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.”
12:30:00 P.M.	H. Res. 715	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 715.
1:27:26 P.M.	H. Res. 715	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:53:35 P.M.	H. Res. 715	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 179 (Roll no. 484).
1:53:36 P.M.	H. Res. 715	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:35 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.”
1:55:40 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
1:56:22 P.M.	H.R. 5078	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.
1:56:23 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 5078	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078.
2:59:46 P.M.	H.R. 5078	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 2, printed in House Report 113-581 to provide policy provisions that the Secretary and Administrator are prohibited from including in a final rule.
2:59:52 P.M.	H.R. 5078	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2.
3:08:34 P.M.	H.R. 5078	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:09:06 P.M.	H.R. 5078	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), numbered 3, printed in House Report 113-581 to state that provisions of the bill do not apply if it is determined implementation is likely to have an adverse impact on water quality.
3:09:08 P.M.	H.R. 5078	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3.
3:15:43 P.M.	H.R. 5078	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Mr. Gibbs moved that the committee rise.
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:00 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.
3:17:26 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. H. Res. 644 — “Condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration’s failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.”
3:17:31 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
3:18:40 P.M.	H. Res. 644	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.

4:28:47 P.M.	H. Res. 644	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:56:33 P.M.	H. Res. 644	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 163 (Roll no. 485).
4:56:34 P.M.	H. Res. 644	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:36 P.M.	H. Res. 644	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:56:48 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5078 — “To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.”
4:57:01 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:03:23 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 248 (Roll no. 486).
5:08:26 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 240 (Roll no. 487).
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.
5:09:14 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:09:46 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
5:10:07 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought.
5:17:30 P.M.	H.R. 5078	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:25:25 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 235 (Roll no. 488).
5:32:41 P.M.	H.R. 5078	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 152 (Roll no. 489).
5:32:44 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:52 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 717.
5:33:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:36:14 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4067 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2014.”
5:36:29 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:36:30 P.M.	H.R. 4067	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4067.
5:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 4067	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:44:16 P.M.	H.R. 4067	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:13 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 669 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life.”
5:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 669.
5:49:42 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:49:44 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:50:05 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4290 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
5:50:37 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:50:38 P.M.	H.R. 4290	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4290.
5:56:43 P.M.	H.R. 4290	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:45 P.M.	H.R. 4290	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:18 P.M.	H.R. 4701	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4701 — “To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to vector-borne diseases.”
5:57:31 P.M.	H.R. 4701	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:34 P.M.	H.R. 4701	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4701.Roll Call VotesThe Senate conducted no roll call votes during Tuesday’s session.Legislative BusinessPassed Cal.#423, S.1934: Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act Passed Cal.#418, S.898: The New Mexico Federal Land Conveyance Adopted S.Res.538: Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Adopted S.Res.539: Relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former Senator for the State of Vermont Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz) Executive Business The Senate conducted no Executive action.   6:15:05 P.M. H.R. 4701 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:15:07 P.M. H.R. 4701 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:15:10 P.M. H.R. 4701 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 6:15:27 P.M. H.R. 3670 Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3670 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.” 6:15:45 P.M. H.R. 3670 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:15:47 P.M. H.R. 3670 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3670. 6:30:45 P.M. H.R. 3670 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:30:48 P.M. H.R. 3670 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:31:08 P.M. H.R. 5161 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5161 — “To promote the non-exclusive use of electronic labeling for devices licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.” 6:31:44 P.M. H.R. 5161 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:31:48 P.M. H.R. 5161 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5161. 6:36:19 P.M. H.R. 5161 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 6:37:35 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.  7:52:53 P.M. Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:52:56 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:52:57 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2014.

The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of H.Con.Res.112 until 2:00pm on Monday, September 8, 2014.

On Monday, September 8, 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, resume consideration of Executive Calendar #848, Julie Pryor, and immediately proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

At 5:30pm—3 roll call votes; 3 voice votes expected

1.   Confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit (roll call)

2.   Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2014 (roll call)

3.   Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected)

4.   Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected)

5.   Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected)

6.   Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call).

Committees are authorized to report Legislative and Executive matters on Tuesday, August 26 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.

5:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, the nomination of Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit;

Confirmed: 97-0

Next:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board (roll call vote expected);

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected);

3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected);

4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected); and

5. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call vote).

 

6:13pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board;

Confirmed: 54-43

Next:

• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020 (voice vote expected);
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016 (voice vote expected);
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018 (voice vote expected); and
• Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (roll call vote).

– Henry J. Aaron, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020;

– Alan L. Cohen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016;

– Lanhee J. Chen, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018

6:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This will be the last vote of the day.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit; Confirmed: 97-0.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #910, Henry J. Aaron, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2014; Confirmed: 54-43.
3. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.19, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections; Invoked: 79-18.

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2772, Supplemental Appropriations for FY2014 (Flake)

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2773, Supplemental Appropriations for FY2014 (Cornyn-Grassley-McConnell)

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2779, Expatriate Terrorists Act (Cruz)

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #911, Henry J. Aaron, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2020;
2. Executive Calendar #908, Alan L. Cohen, of Virginia, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2016; and
3. Executive Calendar #909, Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory Board expiring September 30, 2018.

 

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Last Floor Action:9/8
4:19:41 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:  8/4
10:06:42 A.M. – The Speaker announced that pursuant to the order of the House of today,

the House stands adjourned until noon on Thursday, August 7, 2014,

unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Res. 112, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection

2:00:23 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:49 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:19 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Garcia to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:02 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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 5, 2014 at 11:49 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 112 without amendment.
2:03:33 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Cantor wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2014.
2:03:34 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Cantor, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:03:36 P.M.	H.R. 5078	Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 5078. Agreed to without objection.
2:05:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:13:57 P.M.	S. 231	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 231 — “To reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp.”
2:14:26 P.M.	S. 231	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:14:27 P.M.	S. 231	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
2:18:01 P.M.	S. 231	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:18:04 P.M.	S. 231	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:15 P.M.	H.R. 4939	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4939 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Valley, California, as the “Neil Havens Post Office”.”
2:18:26 P.M.	H.R. 4939	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:28 P.M.	H.R. 4939	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4939.
2:25:51 P.M.	H.R. 4939	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 4939	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:04 P.M.	H.R. 2819	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2819 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, as the “Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”.”
2:26:35 P.M.	H.R. 2819	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:26:36 P.M.	H.R. 2819	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2819.
2:31:18 P.M.	H.R. 2819	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 2819	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:34 P.M.	H.R. 5089	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.”
2:31:46 P.M.	H.R. 5089	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:31:48 P.M.	H.R. 5089	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5089.
2:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 5089	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.
2:38:06 P.M.	H.R. 2678	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2678 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the “Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building”.”
2:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 2678	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:12 P.M.	H.R. 2678	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2678.
2:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 2678	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Collins (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:45:17 P.M.	H.R. 5019	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5019 — “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”.”
2:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 5019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:45:20 P.M.	H.R. 5019	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5019.
2:51:19 P.M.	H.R. 5019	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.
2:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 4443	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4443 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 Vermilyea Avenue, in New York, New York, as the “Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building”.”
2:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 4443	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:52:09 P.M.	H.R. 4443	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4443.
2:59:31 P.M.	H.R. 4443	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 4443	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:02 P.M.	H.R. 3957	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3957 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218-10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the “Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building”.”
3:00:03 P.M.	H.R. 3957	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 3957	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3957.
3:08:28 P.M.	H.R. 3957	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:08:29 P.M.	H.R. 3957	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 78	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 78 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the “George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building”.”
3:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 78	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:53 P.M.	H.R. 78	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 78.
3:22:34 P.M.	H.R. 78	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:22:36 P.M.	H.R. 78	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:46 P.M.	H.R. 5030	Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5030 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13500 SW 250 Street in Princeton, Florida, as the “Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Office Building”.”
3:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 5030	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 5030	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5030.
3:31:54 P.M.	H.R. 5030	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:31:56 P.M.	H.R. 5030	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:34:00 P.M.	H.R. 2495	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2495 — “To amend the Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 to improve the high-end computing research and development program of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.”
3:34:01 P.M.	H.R. 2495	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:34:02 P.M.	H.R. 2495	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2495.
3:46:02 P.M.	H.R. 2495	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:04 P.M.	H.R. 2495	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:46:18 P.M.	H.R. 5309	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5309 — “To authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.”
3:46:31 P.M.	H.R. 5309	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:32 P.M.	H.R. 5309	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
3:57:33 P.M.	H.R. 5309	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:35 P.M.	H.R. 5309	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:01:21 P.M.	H.R. 744	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 744 — “To provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and for other purposes.”
4:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 744	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 744	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 744.
4:19:23 P.M.	H.R. 744	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 744	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair 5:30:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8. 5:31:02 P.M. H.R. 3109 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3109 — “To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes.” 5:31:21 P.M. H.R. 3109 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:31:24 P.M. H.R. 3109 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3109. 5:35:56 P.M. H.R. 3109 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 5:35:59 P.M. H.R. 3109 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:36:03 P.M. H.R. 4283 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4283 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.” 5:36:18 P.M. H.R. 4283 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:36:20 P.M. H.R. 4283 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4283. 5:41:39 P.M. H.R. 4283 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5:41:46 P.M. H.R. 4527 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4527 — “To remove a use restriction on land formerly a part of Acadia National Park that was transferred to the town of Tremont, Maine, and for other purposes.” 5:42:11 P.M. H.R. 4527 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:42:13 P.M. H.R. 4527 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4527. 5:47:26 P.M. H.R. 4527 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 5:47:28 P.M. H.R. 4527 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:47:54 P.M. H.R. 4751 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4751 — “To make technical corrections to Public Law 110-229 to reflect the renaming of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes.” 5:48:11 P.M. H.R. 4751 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:48:13 P.M. H.R. 4751 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4751. 5:56:30 P.M. H.R. 4751 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Young (AK) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 5:56:44 P.M. H.J. Res. 120 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 120 — “Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.” 5:57:02 P.M. H.J. Res. 120 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:57:06 P.M. H.J. Res. 120 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 120. 6:05:06 P.M. H.J. Res. 120 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 6:05:13 P.M. H.J. Res. 120 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:05:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today. 6:30:29 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8. 6:30:31 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. 6:30:47 P.M. H.R. 5089 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.” 6:31:16 P.M. H.R. 5089 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 481 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.   6:30:47 P.M. H.R. 5089 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5089 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”.” 6:57:05 P.M. H.R. 5089 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 481). 6:57:05 P.M. H.R. 5089 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:57:18 P.M. H.R. 5019 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5019 — “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”.” 7:04:25 P.M. H.R. 5019 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 482). 7:04:25 P.M. H.R. 5019 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:04:33 P.M. H.R. 4283 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4283 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.” 7:17:43 P.M. H.R. 4283 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 1 (Roll no. 483). 7:17:43 P.M. H.R. 4283 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:18:34 P.M. Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 715. 7:19:08 P.M. H.R. 5106 Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5106 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, California, as the “Philmore Graham Post Office Building”.” 7:19:19 P.M. H.R. 5106 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:19:31 P.M. H.R. 5106 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5106. 7:23:38 P.M. H.R. 5106 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 7:23:40 P.M. H.R. 5106 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:23:54 P.M. H.R. 4189 Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4189 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4000 Leap Road in Hilliard, Ohio, as the “Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”.” 7:24:19 P.M. H.R. 4189 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:24:22 P.M. H.R. 4189 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4189. 7:27:39 P.M. H.R. 4189 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 7:27:42 P.M. H.R. 4189 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:27:47 P.M. H.R. 4189 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 7:28:20 P.M. H.R. 4651 Mr. Stivers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4651 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 601 West Baker Road in Baytown, Texas as the “Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr. Memorial Post Office”.” 7:28:56 P.M. H.R. 4651 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:28:59 P.M. H.R. 4651 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4651. 7:32:22 P.M. H.R. 4651 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 7:32:24 P.M. H.R. 4651 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:32:34 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:39:19 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 8:40:34 P.M. Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn. 8:40:45 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 8:40:46 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 9, 2014. =======================================================