The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, July 31, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2648, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, post-cloture. The time until 10:00am will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Senator Sessions will control the time from 10:00 to 11:00am and the Majority will control the time from 11:00 to 12:00 noon.

Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

Senator Cruz/Ayotte asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.R.2735, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom.

 

Senator Heitkamp objected.

 

Senator Wyden asked unanimous consent to take up and pass S.2735, a 2 month internet tax freedom extension bill (to December 31, 2014).

 

Senator Ayotte objected.

Senator Boxer asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #492, S.2673, A bill to enhance the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.

Senator Corker objected.

The Senate has reached several agreements on the Supplemental Appropriations bill, the Conference Report to accompany H.R.3230 (Veterans), and the House Message on H.R.5021, (Highway Funding). As a result of these agreements, there will be up to 7 roll call votes around 6:45pm tonight.

 

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.2648, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, by voice vote. Senator Reid then filled the amendment tree and filed cloture on the bill. the votes sequence is as follows.

 

Approx. 6:45pm—up to 7 roll call votes

Supplemental:

1. McConnell, or designee, motion to table Reid amendment #3751 (date change)
2. Mikulski, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order (if one is raise)

–       If the motion to waive is agreed to, then Cloture on S.2648 (we expect the Republicans to kill the bill on the previous point of order)

–       If cloture is invoked, on passage of S.2648

 

Veterans Conference Report:

Up to 10 minutes for debate

3. Sanders, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order (if raised)
4. Adoption of the Conference Report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans

 

Highway Funding:

Up to 20 minutes of debate

5. Wyden, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order
6. Motion to recede from its amendment to H.R.5021 (this is essentially passage of the Highway funding bill)

 

We hope to reach an agreement to vote on cloture on the Pryor nomination tonight as well.

7. Cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U..S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit

 

The agreements are as follows:

 

S.2648, Supplemental

 

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume consideration of S.2648 with the time until 6:45pm be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that at 6:45pm it be in order for Senator McConnell, or designee, be recognized for the purpose of moving to table amendment #3751; that if the motion to table is not agreed to, Senator Sessions, or designee, be recognized for the purpose of raising a budget point of order against the bill; that if a point of order is raised, then Senator Mikulski, or designee, be recognized for a motion to waive; that if the motion to waive is made, the Senate immediately proceed to vote on the motion to waive; that if the motion to waive is agreed to, then, notwithstanding rule 22, the Senate immediately proceed to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill; that if cloture is not invoked, the bill be returned to the calendar; if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be yielded back and the pending amendments be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.2648.

 

 

Conference Report to Accompany H.R.3230 (Veterans)

 

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.3230, the Veterans Access to Care Act; that Senator Coburn, or designee, be recognized for the purpose of raising a budget point of order against the conference report; that if the point of order is raised, then Senator Sanders, or designee, be recognized for a motion to waive; that if the motion to waive is made, there be up to ten minutes equally divided between Senators Coburn and Sanders, or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to waive; that if the motion to waive is agreed to, the Senate immediately proceed to vote on adoption of the conference report; that the vote on adoption be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that if the conference report is adopted, the Senate then proceed to the consideration of H.Con.Res.111; that the concurrent resolution be agreed to; and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.

 

House Message – H.R.5021 (Highway Funding)

 

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent that upon disposition of the conference report to accompany H.R.3230; the Chair lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to H.R.5021; that following the reporting of the message, the Majority Leader be recognized to make a motion to recede from the Senate amendment; that following the Leader’s motion, Senator Sessions, or designee, be recognized for the purpose of raising a point of order against the bill; that if the point of order is raised, Senator Wyden, or designee, be recognized to move to waive the point of order; that no other motions be in order to the bill; that if the motion to waive is made, there be up to 20 minutes equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, and the Senate immediately proceed to the vote on the motion to waive; that if the motion to waive is agreed to; the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to recede from its amendment to H.R.5021.

Senator Cornyn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up amendment 2747. Senator Mikulski objected.

 

Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up amendment #3742 (organized human smuggling). Senator Durbin objected.

6:50pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Sessions motion to table Reid amendment #3751 (date change) to the Supplemental;

Not Tabled: 43-52

 

Next:

 

1. Mikulski, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order (if one is raise)

–       If the motion to waive is agreed to, then Cloture on S.2648 (we expect the Republicans to kill the bill on the previous point of order)

–       If cloture is invoked, on passage of S.2648

 

Veterans Conference Report:

Up to 10 minutes for debate

2. Sanders, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order (if raised)
3. Adoption of the Conference Report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans

 

Highway Funding:

Up to 20 minutes of debate

4. Wyden, or designee, motion to waive budget point of order
5. Motion to recede from its amendment to H.R.5021 (this is essentially passage of the Highway funding bill)

 

We hope to reach an agreement to vote on cloture on the Pryor nomination tonight as well.

6. Cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U..S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit

Senator Sessions made a point of order against the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill. Senator Mikulski made a motion waive all applicable budget points of order.

7:23pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Mikulski motion to waive all applicable budget points of order;

Not Waived: 50-44

The remaining votes tonight will be 10 minutes votes.

The motion to waive the budget point of order was not waived by a vote of 50-44. As a result, the Supplemental is dead.

 

Senator Reid then asked 3 unanimous consent requests to pass individual bills to fund Iron Dome and wildfires; wildfire appropriations only; and then Iron Dome appropriations only. Senator Coburn objected to each of the requests.

 

1)      Reid asked consent to pass H.J.Res.76, Legislative vehicle for Iron Dome/Wildfires Appropriations. Senator Cornyn objected.

 

2)      Senator Reid asked consent to pass H.J.Res.76, Legislative vehicle for Wildfires Appropriations. Senator Cornyn objected.

 

3)      Senator Reid asked consent to pass H.J.Res.76, Legislative vehicle for Iron Dome Appropriations. Senator Coburn asked the request be modified and to agree to a Coburn amendment that would provide an offset for the bill. Senator Reid declined to modify his request. Senator Coburn objected to the original request.

 

We are told the Republicans will not raise a point of order against the Highway funding bill. If that holds, there would not be a vote on a motion to waive re: Highway Funding. There would be a vote on the motion to recede, which is essentially passage of the bill. If the motion to recede is agreed to, the bill would be sent to the President.

 

H.J.Res.76 – Legislative vehicle – Iron Dome/Wildfires Appropriations

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #220, H.J.Res.76; that a Mikulski substitute amendment at the desk providing emergency appropriations for the Iron Dome defense system in Israel and combating wildfires in the western states be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

Chair:  Is there objection to the request?

H.J.Res.76, making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Mikulski substitute amendment making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding for the Israeli Iron Dome defense system and to combat wildfires in the western states.

 

 

H.J.Res.76 – Legislative vehicle – Wildfires Appropriations

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #220, H.J.Res.76; that a Mikulski substitute amendment at the desk providing emergency appropriations for combating wildfires in the western states be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

 

Chair:  Is there objection to the request?

 

H.J.Res.76, making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Mikulski substitute amendment making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to combat wildfires in the western states.

 

H.J.Res.76 – Legislative vehicle – Iron Dome Appropriations

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #220, H.J.Res.76; that a Reid-McConnell-Mikulski substitute amendment at the desk providing emergency appropriations for the Iron Dome defense system in Israel be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

 

Chair:  Is there objection to the request?

 

H.J.Res.76, making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Reid-McConnell-Mikulski substitute amendment making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding for the Israeli Iron Dome defense.

Senator Coburn made a point of order against the conference report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, and Senator Sanders moved to waive all applicable points of order.

8:06 pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Sanders motion to waive the Coburn budget point of order.

Agreed to: 86-8

8:24pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014;

Adopted: 91-3

Next:

1. Motion to recede from its amendment to H.R.5021 (this is essentially passage of the Highway funding bill)

4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U..S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit

At 8:49pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to recede from the Senate amendment to H.R.5021 (this is essentially passage of the Highway funding bill)

Agreed To: 81-13

Next:

1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U..S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit

Following the cloture vote, the next vote will be on Monday, September 8. 2014. That vote will be on confirmation of the Pryor nomination.

9:05pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U..S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit;

Invoked: 58-33

 

This will be the last vote of the month. There will be no roll call votes tomorrow, but we will be in session. The next vote will be at 5:30pm on Monday, September 8. 2014.

 

 

Senator Menendez asked unanimous consent to confirm, en bloc, 25 State Department nominations (listed below). Senator Enzi objected.

 

Senator Menendez then asked consent to confirm #968, John Teff- to be Ambassador to Russia. Senator Enzi objected. (The Senate later confirmed the Teff nomination by voice vote)

Senator Menendez then asked consent to confirm #893, Mark Lippert – to be to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Senator Enzi objected.

Senator Carper asked Senator Menendez to renew his consent to confirm #958, Todd D. Robinson – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala, which was included in the en bloc request. Senator Menendez renewed his request and Senator Enzi objected.

 

MR. ENZI: RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE USED TO PASS           AMBASSADORS AND ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE EN BLOC LIKE THAT, BUT WE           HAVE THIS NUCLEAR OPTION NOW THAT THE MAJORITY CHOSE SO IT           TAKES A LITTLE LONGER TO DO THAT WHOLE PROCESS, AND ON THAT           BASIS, I OBJECT.

 

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

 

Menendez asked consent to confirm the following nominations en bloc/Enzi objected:

1. #524 Adam M. Scheinman – to be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, with the rank of Ambassador
2. #533 – Karen Stanton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
3. #536 – Eric Schultz – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia
4. #540 – Donald Lu – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Albania
5. #542 – Amy Hyatt – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Palau
6. #544 – John Hoover – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone
7. #546 – Matthew Harrington – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho
8. #548 – Thomas Daughton – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Namibia
9. #637 – Arnold A. Chacon to be Director General of the Foreign Service
10. #696 – Luis Moreno – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Jamaica
11. #699 – Maureen Cormack – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bosnia and Herzegovina
12. #707 – Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation
13. #898 – Ted Osius – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Vietnam
14. #902 – Gentry O. Smith to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions and have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure
15. #927 – Leslie Bassett – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Paraguay
16. #953 George Albert Krol – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kazakhstan
17. #954 Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
18. #955 James D. Pettit – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova
19. #956 John R. Bass – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey
20. #957 Allan P. Mustard – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan
21. #958 Todd D. Robinson – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala
22. #961 Erica J. Barks Ruggles – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda
23. #962 Brent Robert Hartley – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Slovenia
24. #966 Michele Jeanne Sison – to be the Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations
25. #967 Michele Jeanne Sison – to be Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Sessions motion to table Reid amendment #3751 (date change); Not Agreed To: 43-52
2. Mikulski motion to waive budget points of order with respect to S.2648, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; Not Waived: 50-44
3. Sanders motion to waive budget points of order with respect to the Conference Report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act; Waived: 86-8
4. Adoption of the Conference Report to accompany H.R.3230, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act; Adopted: 91-3
5. Motion to recede the Senate amendment to H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act; Agreed To: 81-13
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #848, Jill Pryor, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit; Invoked 58-33

 

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.4360, Jason Crisp Forest Service Building

Passed H.R.4631, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2014

Passed H.R.3548, Improving Trauma Care

Passed H.R.4838, “William H. Gray III 30^th Street Station”

Adopted Calendar #494, S.J.Res.36, Nuclear Agreement with Vietnam

Adopted Calendar #495, S.Res.502, Exit permits, Congo

Adopted Calendar #496, S.Res.513, 70^th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising

Adopted Calendar #497, S.Res.520, Malaysia Airline Flight 17

Adopted Calendar #498, S.Res.522, African Leaders Summit

Passed Calendar #503, S.231, Multinational Species Conservation Funds

Adopted the following resolutions, en bloc:

1. S.Res.532, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
2. S.Res.533, National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
3. S.Res.534, Dirksen Day
4. S.Res.535, Printing Senate Rules and Manual

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

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

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2709, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act (Manchin)

 

 

Executive Business

The following nominations were confirmed by unanimous consent:

 

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

 

AIR FORCE

#980 Col. Clarence Ervin – to be Brigadier General

 

ARMY

#981 Brig. Gen. Charles L. Gable – to be Major General

#982 Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Danner – to be Major General

#983 To be Major General:

Brigadier General Patricia M. Anslow

Brigadier General Elizabeth D. Austin

Brigadier General Walter E. Fountain

Brigadier General Richard J. Gallant

Brigadier General Scott A. Gronewald

Brigadier General Jeffrey H. Holmes

Brigadier General Walter T. Lord

Brigadier General Johnny R. Miller

Brigadier General Glen E. Moore

Brigadier General Lester Simpson

Brigadier General Rex A. Spitler

Brigadier General Roy S. Webb

Brigadier General David E. Wilmot

Brigadier General David C. Wood

#984 Brig. Gen. Mark W. Palzer – to be Major General

#985 Brig. Gen. Neal G. Loidolt – to be Major General

To be Brigadier General

Col. Thomas P. Bump

Col. Jeffrey E. Ireland

Col. Isabelo Rivera

Col. Wallace N. Turner

#986 Col. Robert J. Ulses – to be Brigadier General

#987 Col. Timothy J. Sheriff – to be Brigadier General

#988 Col. Timothy S. Paul – to be Brigadier General

#989 Col. Glenn A. Goddard – to be Brigadier General

#990 To be Brigadier General

Colonel Gregrey C. Bacon

Colonel Daryl D. Jaschen

Colonel David S. Werner

#991 Col. Robert J. Howell, Jr. – to be Brigadier General

 

NAVY

#992 Rear Adm. (lh) Kerry M. Metz – to be Rear Admiral

#993 To be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Gene F. Price

Capt. Linnea J. Sommerweddington

#994 Capt. Dawn E. Cutler – to be to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

 

 

The following nominations were confirmed by voice votes:

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#968 John Francis Tefft –Ambassador of the United States of America to the Russian Federation

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

#868 Laura Junor – to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

 

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Last Floor Action:7/31
6:23:08 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2014.

Last Floor Action:7/31
1:25:08 P.M. -H.R. 5021
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 696, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Shuster motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5021.

Last Floor Action: 7/30
11:39:12 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 31, 2014.

9:00:23 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:38 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Roger Spradlin, Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, California.
9:02:35 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based on the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:58 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Marino to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:05:21 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:31 A.M.	H. Res. 696	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 696 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
9:20:00 A.M.	H. Res. 696	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 696.
10:42:38 A.M.	H. Res. 696	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 696, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 696 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 696 until later in the legislative day.
10:42:39 A.M.		Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings were resumed on H.R. 935.
10:42:59 A.M.	H.R. 935	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 935 — “To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.”
10:43:33 A.M.	H.R. 935	Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
10:43:51 A.M.	H.R. 935	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps 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 section at the end of the bill protecting infants and children from known or suspected carcinogens.
10:50:27 A.M.	H.R. 935	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:22:11 A.M.	H.R. 935	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 – 233 (Roll no. 469).
11:43:40 A.M.	H.R. 935	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 267 – 161 (Roll no. 470).
11:43:44 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 696, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:43:57 A.M.	H. Res. 696	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 696 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
11:50:40 A.M.	H. Res. 696	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 198 (Roll no. 471).
11:57:25 A.M.	H. Res. 696	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 205 (Roll no. 472).
11:57:34 A.M.	H.R. 5230	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 696. H.R. 5230 — “Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
11:57:39 A.M.	H.R. 5230	The rule makes in order one hour of debate each for H.R. 5230 and H.R. 5272. The rule also makes in order for one hour debate on a motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5021. Any motion pursuant to clause 4 of rule XXII relating to H.R. 5021 may be offered only by the Majority Leader or his designee. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 31, 2014 for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules.
11:57:59 A.M.	H.R. 5230	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5230.
1:22:21 P.M.	H.R. 5230	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:22:32 P.M.	H.R. 5230	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedingson H.R. 5230 would be postponed.
1:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Mr. Shuster moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment.
1:25:08 P.M.	H.R. 5021	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 696, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Shuster motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5021.

1:55:35 P.M.	H.R. 5021	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:25:21 P.M.	H.R. 5021	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 150 (Roll no. 473).
2:25:22 P.M.	H.R. 5021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:27:16 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
2:27:52 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:30:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

6:19:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
6:19:02 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 700.
6:19:28 P.M.		ELECTION OF MAJORITY LEADER – Mrs. McMorris Rodgers notified the House officially that the Republican Members had selected as Majority Leader the gentleman from California, the Honorable Kevin McCarthy, effective August 1, 2014.
6:20:28 P.M.		ELECTION OF MAJORITY WHIP – Mrs. McMorris Rodgers notified the House officially that the Republican Members had selected as Majority Whip the gentleman from Louisiana, the Honorable Steve Scalise, effective August 1, 2014.
6:21:29 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House. Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 1, and also for purposes of such concurrent resolutions of the current Congress as may contemplate my designation of Members to act in similar circumstances, I hereby designate Representative Kevin McCarthy of California to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, in the event of my death or inability, to notify the Members of the House and Senate, respectively, of any reassembly under any such concurrent resolution. In the event of the death or inability of that designee, the alternate Members of the House listed in the letter bearing this date that I have placed with the Clerk are designated, in turn, for the same pu
6:21:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk herewith designated Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
6:22:40 P.M.		Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on August 1. Agreed to without objection.
6:23:01 P.M.		Mr. Cole moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:23:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:08 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at 10:00am.

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:00 noon, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

At 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #952, Robert Alan McDonald, to be Secretary for Veterans Affairs.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:45pm, there will a roll call vote on confirmation of the McDonald nomination, followed by several voice votes to confirm the Andre, Hoza, and Polaschik nominations.

Upon disposition of the Polaschik nomination, the Senate will turn to the consideration of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act. Senators should expect 5 roll call votes in the evening in relation to the Wyden, Carper-Corker-Boxer, Lee, and Toomey amendments and on passage of H.R.5021, as amended, if amended. Senators will be notified when those votes are scheduled.

2:45pm—1 roll call vote, 3 voice votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #952, Robert Alan McDonald, of Ohio, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs (roll call vote)
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #530, Larry Edward Andrea, Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (voice vote expected)
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #543, Michael Stephen Hoza, of Washington, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon (voice vote expected)
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #899, Joan A. Polaschik, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (voice vote expected)

TBD—5 roll call votes

1. Wyden amendment #3582 (text of Finance-reported bill)
2. Carper-Corker-Boxer amendment #3583 (Date Change and Finance Committee-reported financing provisions, with the exception of pension smoothing provisions)
3. Lee amendment #3584 (devolution/text of S.1702)
4. Toomey amendment #3585 (Exemptions – Damaged Road/Bridge reconstruction)
5. Passage of H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, as amended, if amended

2:46pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #952, Robert Alan McDonald, of Ohio, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs;

Confirmed: 97-0

The Senate confirmed the McDonald nomination by a vote of 97-0. The Senate then confirmed Andrea, Hoza, and Polaschik nominations by voice votes.

 

The Senate is now considering H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act. The Wyden-Hatch #3582, Carper-Corker-Boxer #3583, Lee #3584, and Toomey #3585 are in order prior to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended. The amendments and passage are subject to 60-affirmative vote thresholds. There is 1 hour for debate on each amendment and 2 hours on the bill, but we hope to yield back some time and vote in the 5-5:30pm range. Another message will be sent once we have a better idea of when the votes will occur.

 

TBD—up to 5 roll call votes:

1. Wyden amendment #3582 (text of Finance-reported bill)
2. Carper-Corker-Boxer amendment #3583 (Date Change and Finance Committee-reported financing provisions, with the exception of pension smoothing provisions)
3. Lee amendment #3584 (devolution/text of S.1702)
4. Toomey amendment #3585 (Exemptions – Damaged Road/Bridge reconstruction)
5. Passage of H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, as amended, if amended

5:42pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Wyden amendment #3582 (text of Finance-reported bill);

Agreed to: 71-26

6:08pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Carper-Corker-Boxer amendment #3583 (Date Change and Finance Committee-reported financing provisions, with the exception of pension smoothing provisions);

Agreed to: 66-31

6:28pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Lee amendment #3584 (devolution/text of S.1702)

 

Not agreed to: 28-69.

6:44pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Toomey amendment #3585 (Exemptions—Damaged Road/Bridge reconstruction)

 

Not agreed to: 47-50

6:58pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Passage of H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, as amended

 

Passed: 79-18

The Senate passed H.R.5021, Highway Transportation Funding Act, as amended, by a vote of 79-18. The Senate then resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2648, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations. There will be no further roll call votes tonight. There will be up to 2 roll call votes around 10:45am tomorrow.

 

–          Cloture on S.2569, Bring Jobs Home Act, if cloture is not invoked, then

–          Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2648, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations

                       no more votes today

Following the cloture vote the motion to proceed to S.2648 tomorrow (2^nd vote in the 10:45am series tomorrow), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the Akuetteh, Moritsugu, and Kennedy nominations. We expect these nominations to be confirmed by voice votes.

 

At approximately 10:45am (depending on how much Leader time is used), there will be up to 5 votes—we expect 2 roll call votes:

 

1. Motion to invoke cloture on S.2569, Bring Jobs Home Act (roll call), if cloture is not invoked, then
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2648, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations (roll call)
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #535 Cynthia H. Akuetteh, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #783 Erika Lizabeth Moritsugu, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #729 Richard A. Kennedy, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

 

WRAP UP

 

 

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
7:44:16 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 30, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
11:28:38 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 29, 2014.

10:00:29 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:10:11 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 29.
12:00:56 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jeff Parish, First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, Florida.
12:01:47 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Messer demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Messer made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:02:00 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Harris to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:35 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.
12:23:46 P.M.	H. Res. 693	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 693 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.”
12:26:33 P.M.	H. Res. 693	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 693.
1:32:44 P.M.	H. Res. 693	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 192 (Roll no. 458).
1:40:13 P.M.	H. Res. 693	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 – 192 (Roll no. 459).
1:40:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 3896	Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3896 — “To amend the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to provide a definition of recreational vessel for purposes of such Act.”
1:45:31 P.M.	H.R. 3896	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:45:33 P.M.	H.R. 3896	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3896.
1:55:04 P.M.	H.R. 3896	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:55:05 P.M.	H.R. 3896	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:47 P.M.	H.R. 4626	Mrs. Capito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4626 — “To ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators, and for other purposes.”
1:55:54 P.M.	H.R. 4626	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:55:56 P.M.	H.R. 4626	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4626.
2:04:06 P.M.	H.R. 4626	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:04:08 P.M.	H.R. 4626	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:45 P.M.	H.R. 5062	Mrs. Capito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5062 — “To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to specify that privilege is maintained when information is shared by certain nondepository covered persons with Federal and State financial regulators, and for other purposes.”
2:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 5062	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:04:59 P.M.	H.R. 5062	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5062.
2:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 5062	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:16:57 P.M.	H.R. 5062	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:17:03 P.M.	H.R. 5062	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:18:14 P.M.	H.R. 4809	Mr. Campbell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4809 — “To reauthorize the Defense Production Act, to improve the Defense Production Act Committee, and for other purposes.”
2:18:31 P.M.	H.R. 4809	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:33 P.M.	H.R. 4809	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4809.
2:36:15 P.M.	H.R. 4809	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.
2:37:25 P.M.	H.R. 4709	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4709 — “To improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug diversion and abuse, and for other purposes.”
2:37:40 P.M.	H.R. 4709	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:37:42 P.M.	H.R. 4709	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4709.
2:57:19 P.M.	H.R. 4709	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 4709	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:57:34 P.M.	H.R. 4315	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 693. H.R. 4315 — “To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.”
2:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 4315	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4315 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. Specified amendments are in order.
2:58:00 P.M.	H.R. 4315	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 693 and Rule XVIII.
2:58:01 P.M.	H.R. 4315	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:59:02 P.M.	H.R. 4315	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4315.
4:10:41 P.M.	H.R. 4315	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-563 to amend Section 2 of the bill to clarify extent of disclosure policy as it relates to State law and to Department of Defense classified information.
4:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4315	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 1.
4:15:15 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15:39 P.M.	H.R. 4315	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-563 to exclude scientific information published solely in internal Interior Department publications from the definition of “best available science”.
4:15:42 P.M.	H.R. 4315	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 2.
4:25:38 P.M.	H.R. 4315	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 4315	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-563 to strike a provision which automatically defines all data submitted by State, County or Tribal governments as the “best available science,” regardless of its merit.
4:26:14 P.M.	H.R. 4315	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
4:37:36 P.M.	H.R. 4315	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:38:04 P.M.	H.R. 4315	An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-563 to require disclosure of any federal funding used by a person or a governmental or non-governmental entity in bringing a claim in a covered suit.
4:38:07 P.M.	H.R. 4315	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 4.

4:45:51 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 4315	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that, pursuant to clause 6 of Rule XVIII, the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:14:01 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 227 (Roll no. 460).
5:18:51 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 204 – 215 (Roll no. 461).
5:19:14 P.M.	H.R. 4315	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4315.
5:19:41 P.M.	H.R. 4315	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 4315	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:21:15 P.M.	H.R. 4315	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
5:21:46 P.M.	H.R. 4315	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 require the Secretary of the Interior to consult with affected Indian tribes to ensure that the Federal trust responsibility with respect to Indian tribes is fulfilled when carrying out any provision of H.R. 4315.
5:35:30 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 225 (Roll no. 462).
5:42:17 P.M.	H.R. 4315	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 – 190 (Roll no. 463).
5:42:27 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.
5:42:43 P.M.	H.R. 4809	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4809 — “To reauthorize the Defense Production Act, to improve the Defense Production Act Committee, and for other purposes.”
5:49:17 P.M.	H.R. 4809	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 32 (Roll no. 464).
5:49:17 P.M.	H.R. 4809	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
5:49:36 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
5:49:54 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 694.
5:50:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:02:00 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2014. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-142).
6:03:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:44:01 P.M.		Mr. Bentivolio moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:44:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:16 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 30, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until Monday, July 28, 2014, at 2:00pm.

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #929, Pamela Harris, to be United States District Judge for the Fourth Circuit, post cloture, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be deemed expired and the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Immediately upon disposition of the Harris nomination, the Senate will execute the previous order with respect to Executive Calendar #’S.915, 916, 913, and 744.

5:30pm—Up to 5 roll call votes. We expect several to be confirmed by voice.

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #929, Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the Fourth District (roll call vote)
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #915, Elliot F. Kaye, of New York, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2013
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #916, Elliot F. Kaye, of New York, to be Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #913, Joseph P. Mohorovic, of Illinois, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2012
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #744, Brian P. McKeon, of New York, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

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Last Floor Action:
2:13:29 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
1:01:56 P.M. -S. 517
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Last Floor Action:7/24
8:51:37 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2014.

10:00:11 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:13 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:27 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
10:18:10 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
10:18:42 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq.”
10:18:48 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House of Wednesday, July 23, 2014, the amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record is considered adopted. The House proceeded with one hour debate on H. Con. Res. 105.
11:04:09 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
11:04:50 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 105, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
11:05:24 A.M.	H.R. 4935	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 680. H.R. 4935 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax credit.”
11:05:29 A.M.	H.R. 4935	The rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 3393 and H.R. 4935 under a closed rule.
11:06:19 A.M.	H.R. 4935	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4935.
12:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 4935	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:38:24 P.M.	H.R. 4935	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 451).
12:38:26 P.M.	H.R. 4935	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:38:38 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on H. Con. Res. 105, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:38:47 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq.”
12:44:54 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 452).
12:44:58 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:45:01 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 105	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:45:13 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Brownley (CA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3230, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 3230	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 453).
12:52:38 P.M.	H.R. 3230	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:52:42 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules with regard to H.R. 5081 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:52:50 P.M.	H.R. 5081	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5081 — “To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to enable State child protective services systems to improve the identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking, and for other purposes.”
12:59:55 P.M.	H.R. 5081	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 454).
1:00:56 P.M.	H.R. 4935	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 680, H.R. 4935 is laid on the table.
1:01:16 P.M.	S. 517	Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:01:49 P.M.	S. 517	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 517 — “To promote consumer choice and wireless competition by permitting consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices, and for other purposes.”
1:01:52 P.M.	S. 517	On passage Passed by voice vote.
1:01:56 P.M.	S. 517	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:01:57 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:02:21 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 562 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova’s territorial integrity.”
1:02:37 P.M.	H. Res. 562	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (NJ), to strike the text of the bill after the enacting clause and replace it with a completely new text.
1:02:51 P.M.	H. Res. 562	On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
1:03:17 P.M.	H. Res. 562	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (NJ), to insert a new preamble.
1:03:39 P.M.	H. Res. 562	On agreeing to the Smith (NJ) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
1:03:54 P.M.	H. Res. 562	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:03:58 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:03:58 P.M.	S. 653	Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:04:14 P.M.	S. 653	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 653 — “To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.”
1:04:17 P.M.	S. 653	On passage Passed without objection.
1:04:23 P.M.	S. 653	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:24 P.M.	S. 1104	Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:04:37 P.M.	S. 1104	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1104 — “To measure the progress of recovery and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes.”
1:04:47 P.M.	S. 1104	On passage Passed without objection.
1:04:56 P.M.	S. 1104	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:05:35 P.M.	H.R. 3212	Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
1:05:58 P.M.	H.R. 3212	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
1:05:59 P.M.	H.R. 3212	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:06:03 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 106	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:06:14 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 106	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 106 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.”
1:06:19 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 106	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:06:36 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 106	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:06:37 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 103	Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:06:55 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 103	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 103 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
1:07:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 103	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:07:20 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 103	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:08:52 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy(CA) on expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:40:35 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, July 25, 2014, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 28, 2014 at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 3230	Mr. Rahall moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 3230	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3230. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to (1) recede from disagreement with section 203 of the Senate amendment (relating to the use of unobligated amounts to hire additional healthcare providers for the Veterans Health Administration; and (2) recede from the House amendment and concur in the Senate amendment in all other instances.
2:11:45 P.M.	H.R. 3230	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:11:53 P.M.	H.R. 3230	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:12:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:13:29 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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