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Senate CONGRESS 3/18 House

03/18/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

– Friday, March 14^th at 10:30am

– Tuesday, March 18^th at 10:30am and

– Friday, March 21^st at 9:00am.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2124, the Ukraine Act.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2124.

As a reminder to all Senators, on Thursday, March 13^th, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:

– Motion to proceed to Calendar #329, S.2124, a bill to support sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine, and for other purposes.- Executive Calendar #581, Christopher Reid Cooper, of D.C., to be U.S. District Judge for D.C.

– Executive Calendar #582, M. Douglas Harpool, of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Missouri

– Executive Calendar #583, Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and

– Executive Calendar #584, Edward G. Smith, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

As a reminder when cloture is filed sequentially on several items, the Senate will consider one motion at a time. If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to S.2124 and once the motion to proceed is adopted (30 hours after cloture is invoked) or if cloture is not invoked, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and vote on the next motion to invoke cloture on the Cooper nomination.

If cloture is invoked on any of the US District Judge nominations, there will be up to 2 hours of debate equally divided and controlled on the nomination prior to confirmation of the nomination.

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Last Floor Action:
1:03:32 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 515. The next
meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 21, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
1:11:06 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00
p.m. on March 18, 2014.

1:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
1:00:25 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
1:02:07 P.M.		The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 515, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
1:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:03:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 515.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 21, 2014.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 3/14 the House considers HR4015

03/14/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

– Friday, March 14^th at 10:30am

– Tuesday, March 18^th at 10:30am and

– Friday, March 21^st at 9:00am.

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Last Floor Action: 3/14
1:11:06 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00
p.m. on March 18, 2014.

Last Floor Action:3/14
9:17:41 A.M. -H.R. 4015
DEBATE – The
House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.

HR4015 ~~ “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare
sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other
professionals, and for other purposes.”

9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:33 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:50 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mullin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:24 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.
9:16:38 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 515. H.R. 4015 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes.”
9:16:43 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3189. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 4015 with one hour of debate on the bill.
9:17:41 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.

10:31:57 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4076, H.R. 2650, S. 1456, and S. 2147. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 93.
10:32:59 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 4015.
10:36:03 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Mr. Loebsack moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
10:36:51 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill titled Prohibition on Medicare cuts or Vouchers. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
10:43:18 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:08:31 A.M.	H.R. 4015	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 226 (Roll no. 134).
11:16:30 A.M.	H.R. 4015	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 135).
11:16:31 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:16:48 A.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 14, 2014, it adjourn to meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Agreed to without objection.
11:17:36 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:30:00 A.M.		The Chair announced a correction to an earlier vote tally. On roll call vote number 135, the ayes were 238 and the noes were 181.
11:31:00 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
11:38:22 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:11:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:11:06 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014.

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Black History

the Senate considers S.1086,ChildCare&Dev Block Grant Prg Bill CONGRESS 3/13 the House

03/13/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, March 13, 2014

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 10:30am with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization bill.

Roll call votes are expected throughout the day in an effort to complete action on S.1086. We are also working on an agreement on the flood insurance bill. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

At 12:15pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 5 votes. We expect a roll call vote on Coburn #2830, as modified, and voice votes on the remaining amendments in the following list:

12:15pm:

– Coburn #2830, as modified (no credits for millionaires) (roll call vote)

– Portman #2827 (language and literacy development) (voice vote)

– Tester #2834 (Tribal construction/renovation of facilities) (voice vote)

– Thune #2838 (child care supply) (voice vote)

– Warren #2842 (financial aid) (voice vote)

– Bennet amendment #2839, as modified (voice vote)

No second degree amendments are in order to the amendments prior to the vote.

Upon disposition of the Bennet amendment, the Senate will proceed to voice votes on the following nominations:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#634 Puneet Talwar – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs)

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

#625 Joseph Pius Pietrzyk – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2014 (Reappointment)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#550 Dwight L. Bush, Sr – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Morocco

12:15pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2830 (millionaires);

Agreed To: 100-0

The Coburn amendment was agreed to 100-0. The Senate then agreed to the remaining amendments and confirmed the nominations in the series by voice vote.

– Portman #2827 (language and literacy development)

– Tester #2834 (Tribal construction/renovation of facilities)

– Thune #2838 (child care supply)

– Warren #2842 (financial aid)

– Bennet #2839 (Federal Buildings)

– #634 Puneet Talwar – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs)

– #625 Joseph Pius Pietrzyk – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2014 (Reappointment)

– #550 Dwight L. Bush, Sr – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Morocco

The Senate continues to consider S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant legislation. We hope to be in a position to vote on any remaining amendments (we don’t expect any additional votes on amendments) and passage of the bill, as amended, after the luncheons.

The following amendments have been considered to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization bill::

Enzi amendment #2812 (review of early learning and care programs); Agreed to: 98-0
Franken amendment #2822 (Indian tribes and tribal organizations; Agreed to: 93-6
Lee amendment #2821, as modified (personally identifiable information); agreed to by voice vote
Landrieu amendment #2818 (child care disaster plan); Agreed to: 98-0
Landrieu #2813 (foster care – immunizations); agreed to by voice vote
Landrieu #2814 (foster care coordination); agreed to by voice vote
Bennett-Isakson amendment #2824 (combined funding); agreed to by voice vote
Boxer-Burr amendment #2809 (background checks); agreed to by voice vote
Scott amendment #2837 (parental rights clarification); agreed to by voice vote
Coburn amendment #2830, as modified (no credits for millionaires); Agreed to: 100-0
Portman amendment #2827 (language and literacy development) agreed to by voice vote
Tester amendment #2834 (Tribal construction/renovation of facilities) agreed to by voice vote
Thune amendment #2838 (child care supply) agreed to by voice vote
Warren amendment #2842 (financial aid) agreed to by voice vote
Bennett amendment #2839, as modified (federal buildings) agreed to by voice vote
Vitter amendment #2845, as modified (priority requirements) agreed to by voice vote
Portman amendment #2847 (child care staff member) agreed to voice vote
Sanders amendment #2846 (child poverty) agree to voice vote
Harkin amendment #2811 (added “underserved” areas) withdrawn

2:20pm We are close to reaching an agreement to vote at 2:30pm on confirmation of Executive Calendar #686, the nomination of Caroline Diane Krass, of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. Another message will be sent once the agreement has been entered.

2:27pm The Senate began a 15-minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #686, the nomination of Caroline Diane Krass, of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Confirmed: 95-4

3:17pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization bill

Passed: 97-1

We are close to reaching an agreement on Flood Insurance that would result in 2 roll call votes this afternoon. Under the agreement, there would be up to 1 hour and 15 minutes (45 minutes for Republicans and 30 minutes for Majority) for debate, prior to a vote on passage of H.R.3375, Flood Insurance, and a vote on passage of a Lee bill regarding second homes. Another message will be sent once the agreement is reached.

There will now be up to 45 minutes for debate prior to a vote on passage of H.R.3370, Flood Insurance, and S.2137, flood insurance for second homes (Lee). We expect some time may be yielded back and the vote could begin around 4:30pm. We expect a roll call vote on H.R.3370 and a voice vote on S.2137. Each bill is subject to a 60-affirmativevote threshold.

Further, the Senate will then vote (expect voice votes) on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Exec. Cal. #647, Arun Madhavan Kumar, of CA, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service; and

– Exec. Cal. #551, Timothy M. Broas, of MD, to be Ambassador to the Netherlands.

Flood Insurance agreement

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #317, H.R.3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act; that there be up to 75 minutes of debate prior to a vote on passage of the bill, with the Majority controlling 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling 15 minutes; further, that upon disposition of H.R.3370, the Senate proceed to the consideration of S.2137, introduced earlier today by Senator Lee; that the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill; that each bill be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; with all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate; finally, there be two minutes equally divided in between the votes; and Senator Coburn be recognized for up to 30 minutes following the votes for his remarks relative to the flood insurance bill.

4:34pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.3370, Flood Insurance;

Passed: 72-22

The Senate passed H.R.3370, Flood Insurance, 72-22. The Senate passed S.2137 by voice vote.

The Senate then confirmed the Kumar and Broas nominations.

– Exec. Cal. #647, Arun Madhavan Kumar, of CA, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service; and

– Exec. Cal. #551, Timothy M. Broas, of MD, to be Ambassador to the Netherlands.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the motion to proceed to S.2124, a bill to support sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine, be agreed to; that there be one hour of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill be read a third time and passed; with all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

Senator Barrasso objected.

Senator Barrasso then asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.R.4152, an act to provide for the costs of loan guarantees for Ukraine.

Senator Reid objected to Senator Barrasso’s request.

On Thursday, March 13, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2124, a bill to support sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine. The cloture vote will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, March 24.

– Calendar #581, Christopher Reid Cooper, of D.C., to be U.S. District Judge for D.C.;

– Calendar #582, M. Douglas Harpool, of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Missouri;

– Calendar #583, Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

– Calendar #584, Edward G. Smith, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1) Coburn amendment #2830, as modified (no credits for millionaires) to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act; Agreed to: 100-0

2) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #686, the nomination of Caroline Diane Krass, of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency; Confirmed: 95-4

3) Passage of S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act, as amended; Passed: 96-2

4) Passage of H.R.3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013; Passed: 72-22

Additional Legislative items

Passed S.2137, To ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes by voice vote.

Discharged the Banking committee and passed S.1456, a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres with a Bennet amendment.

Passed S.2147, a bill to amend Public Law 112-59 to provide for the display of the congressional gold medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines, United States Marine Corps, by the Smithsonian Institution and at other appropriate locations.

Passed H.R.4076, Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014.

Discharged the Indian Affairs committee and passed H.R.2650, a bill to allow the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the State of Minnesota to lease or transfer certain land.

Adopted S.Res.375, concerning the crisis in the Central African Republic and supporting United States and international efforts to end the violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of the conflict with committee-reported amendments to the resolution and the preamble.

Adopted S.Res.376, Supporting the goals of International Women’s Day with a Shaheen-Kirk-Lee amendment to the preamble.

Adopted S.Res.377, a resolution recognizing the 193^rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Adopted S.Res.388, designating March 22, 2014, as “National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.”

Adopted S.Res.389, designating the week of March 9, 2014 through March 15, 2014, as “National Youth Synthetic Drug Awareness Week”.

Adopted S.Res.390, designating March 11, 2014, as “World Plumbing Day”.

Adopted S.Res.391, a resolution designating Jean M. Manning as Chief Counsel for Employment Emeritus of U.S. Senate.

Adopted S.Res.392, a resolution to authorize document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199, et al.

Adopted S.Con.Res.93, providing for technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R.3370.

Began the Rule 14 process of the following item in order to place the bills on the Legislative Calendar:

– H.R.3474, the Hire More Heroes Act

– H.R.3979, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responder Act and

– S.2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (Reed-Heller and others)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2122, the Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Improvement Act (Hatch) in order to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar.

Additional Executive items

Confirmed the following by voice vote:

– Executive Calendar #634 Puneet Talwar – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs)

– Executive Calendar #625 Joseph Pius Pietrzyk – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2014 (Reappointment)

– Executive Calendar #550 Dwight L. Bush, Sr – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Morocco

– Executive Calendar #647 Arun Madhavan Kumar – to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service

– Executive Calendar #551 Timothy M. Broas – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Last Floor Action:
4:16:38 P.M. -H.R. 3973
On agreeing to
the Ellison amendment (A002) Roll Call 127 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

Last Floor Action:3/12
10:01:40 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.

10:00:37 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:45 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:40 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.

11:07:37 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 13.
12:00:59 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:27 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.
12:33:20 P.M.	S.J. Res. 32	Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:33:52 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 March 13, 2014, at 9:39 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 611.
12:33:59 P.M.	S.J. Res. 32	Considered by unanimous consent. S.J. Res. 32 — “Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”
12:34:29 P.M.	S.J. Res. 32	On passage Passed without objection.
12:34:44 P.M.	S.J. Res. 32	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:47 P.M.	H. Res. 515	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 515 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3189) to prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer, relinquishment, or other impairment of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 17, 2014, through March 21, 2014.”
12:38:00 P.M.	H. Res. 515	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 515.
2:05:40 P.M.	H. Res. 515	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 193 (Roll no. 125).
2:07:00 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Gary J. Holland, Assistant Director of Elections, Office of the Secretary of the State of Florida, indicating that, according to the preliminary returns of the Special Election held March 11, 2014, the Honorable David W. Jolly was elected Representative to Congress for the Thirteenth Congressional District, State of Florida.
2:07:49 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect David W. Jolly, Thirteenth District, State of Florida, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
2:14:38 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Florida, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:14:57 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Res. 515.
2:25:25 P.M.	H. Res. 515	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 184 (Roll no. 126).
2:25:27 P.M.	H. Res. 515	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:40 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 515. H.R. 3189 — “To prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer, relinquishment, or other impairment of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture.”
2:25:45 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3189. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 4015 with one hour of debate on the bill.
2:25:57 P.M.	H.R. 3189	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 515 and Rule XVIII.
2:25:58 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:26:04 P.M.	H.R. 3189	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3189.
3:32:07 P.M.	H.R. 3189	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-379 to make several clarifying technical changes to the bill; clarify that the Act will have no effect on Bureau of Reclamation contracts, implementation of the Endangered Species Act, certain existing federal reserved water rights, and certain authorities under the Federal Power Act.
3:32:11 P.M.	H.R. 3189	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 515, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton Part A amendment no. 1.
3:43:03 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:23 P.M.	H.R. 3189	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mullin, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-379 to ensure that the federal government cannot make Native American tribes apply for or acquire water rights under state law for the federal government rather than acquiring the rights for themselves. Prohibit the federal government from using permits, approvals, and other land management agreements to take the water rights of Native American tribes without just compensation. Ensure that nothing in the Act limits or expands the reserved water rights or treaty rights of federally recognized Native American tribes.
3:43:26 P.M.	H.R. 3189	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 515, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin Part A amendment no. 2.
3:50:01 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On agreeing to the Mullin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:50:19 P.M.	H.R. 3189	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-379 to mandate that the U.S. Forest Service may not condition ski area permits on the transfer of title of any water right or require any ski area permittee to acquire a water right in the name of the United States.
3:50:29 P.M.	H.R. 3189	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 515, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part A amendment no. 3.
4:13:00 P.M.	H.R. 3189	POSTPONED PROCEEDINS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis Part A substitute amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:13:20 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
4:13:50 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:03 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3189 as unfinished business.
4:15:38 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 93	Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 93 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
4:15:52 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 93	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15:59 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 93	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:20 P.M.	H.R. 3973	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3973 — “To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.”
4:16:38 P.M.	H.R. 3973	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment (A002) Roll Call 127 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

4:43:17 P.M.	H.R. 3973	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 227 (Roll no. 127).
4:44:45 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Ms. Lujan Grisham (NM) moved to recommit with instructions to the Judiciary.
4:45:09 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Grisham motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to ensure that the underlying bill does not apply to information that would pose a national security risk when dealing with terrorists, drug cartels, money launderers and foreign enemies of the United States.
4:55:55 P.M.	H.R. 3973	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 3973	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 225 (Roll no. 128).
5:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 3973	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 171 (Roll no. 129).
5:15:23 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3189 — “To prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer, relinquishment, or other impairment of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture.”
5:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:16:17 P.M.	H.R. 3189	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:22:02 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 236 (Roll no. 130).
5:22:25 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3189.
5:23:16 P.M.	H.R. 3189	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.
5:23:47 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
5:24:45 P.M.	H.R. 3189	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to clarify that nothing in the underlying legislation may prohibit the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from (1) protecting Tribal treaty rights; (2) preserving recreational fishing; (3) mitigating drought conditions in an area covered by an emergency drought declaration; or (4) facilitating fire suppression.
5:29:16 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 227 (Roll no. 131).
5:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 3189	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 – 174 (Roll no. 132).
5:43:07 P.M.	H.R. 3189	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:43:09 P.M.	H.R. 3189	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:45:22 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Kildee notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution. Mr. Kildee was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.
5:55:30 P.M.		A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Kildee rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H. Res. 517 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
5:56:24 P.M.	H. Res. 517	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 517 — “Raising a question of the privileges of the House.”
5:56:35 P.M.	H. Res. 517	Mr. Cantor moved to table the measure.
6:11:33 P.M.	H. Res. 517	On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 173, 10 Present (Roll no. 133).
6:11:34 P.M.		BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY: Mr. Rooney.
6:12:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:17:33 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3370, without amendment, and passed S. 1086 and S. 2137.
6:18:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:22:24 P.M.		Mr. Lankford moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:22:37 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:22:38 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 14, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 12.

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:30am, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half. At 10:30am, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 6 roll call votes on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #563, Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;

– Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

– Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

– Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

– Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; and

– Executive Calendar #512, Sarah Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.

Upon disposition of the Raskin nomination, the Senate will begin consideration of S.1086, Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization bill.

10:32am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #563, Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;

Confirmed: 98-0

10:59am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

Confirmed: 98-0

11:15am, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

Confirmed: 97-0

11:34am the Senate began a 10-minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

Confirmed: 98-0

11:52am the Senate began a 10-minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Confirmed: 60-37

Executive Calendar #512, Sarah Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury was confirmed by a voice vote.

floor updates

The following amendments are pending to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization bill:

Harkin amendment #2811 (added “underserved” areas)
Landrieu amendment #2818 (child care disaster plan)
Landrieu #2813 (foster care – immunizations)
Landrieu #2814 (foster care coordination)
Bennett-Isakson amendment #2824 (combined funding)
Boxer-Burr amendment #2809 (background checks)
Scott amendment #2837 (parental rights clarification)

The following amendments have been considered to S.1086:

Enzi amendment #2812 (review of early learning and care programs); Agreed to: 98-0
Franken amendment #2822 (Indian tribes and tribal organizations; Agreed to: 93-6
At 2:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments:- Enzi #2812 (review of early learning and care programs); and- Franken #2822 (Indian tribes and tribal organizations).No amendments are in order to the amendments prior to the vote. The Second vote will be a 10 minute vote. We could also have 1-2 votes in the 5pm range.
2:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Enzi amendment #2812 (review of early learning and care programs)Agreed To: 98-0
2:57pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Franken #2822 (Indian tribes and tribal organizations);Agreed To: 93-6
floor updates
Senator Harkin called up the following amendments to the Child Care and Development Block Grant legislation:-          Bennet-Isakson #2824 (use of combined funding)-          Boxer-Burr #2809 (background checks)At 5:15pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of votes in relation to the following items in the order listed:
–          Landrieu #2818 (child care disaster plan) (roll call vote);

–          Landrieu-Grassley amendment #2813 (foster care-immunizations);

–          Landrieu #2814 (foster care-coordination);

–          Bennet-Isakson #2824 (use of combined funding);

–          Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #682, Heather MacDougall, of FL, to be Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission;

–          Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #617, France Cordova, of NM, to be Director of the National Science Foundation;

–          Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #614, James Shelton, IL, to be Deputy Secretary of Education; and

–          Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #545, Bruce Heyman, of IL, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada

No second degree amendments are in order prior to the votes on the amendments. We expect a roll call vote on Landrieu #2818 and the rest of the amendments and nominations will be agreed to by voice votes.
WRAP UP
Roll Call Votes1)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #563, Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Confirmed: 98-02)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 98-0
3)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 97-0

4)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 98-0

5)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Confirmed: 60-37

6)     Enzi amendment #2812 (review of early learning and care programs) to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act; Agreed to: 98-0

7)     Franken amendment #2822 (Indian tribes and tribal organizations); Agreed to: 93-6

8)     Landrieu amendment #2818 (child care disaster plan); Agreed to: 98-0

Additional Legislative Items

Passed S.611, A bill to make a technical amendment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act, and for other purposes with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.365, a resolution deploring the violent repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela, calling for full accountability for human rights violations taking place in Venezuela, and supporting the right of the Venezuelan people to the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2122, the Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Improvement Act (Hatch) in order to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

–        S.2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014.

–        H.R.4152, to provide for the costs of loan guarantees for Ukraine.

Additional Executive Items

Confirmed the following by voice vote:

–        Executive Calendar #512, Sarah Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

–        Executive Calendar #682, Heather MacDougall, of FL, to be Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

–        Executive Calendar #617, France Cordova, of NM, to be Director of the National Science Foundation

–        Executive Calendar. #614, James Shelton, IL, to be Deputy Secretary of Education

–        Executive Calendar #545, Bruce Heyman, of IL, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada

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Last Floor Action:
4:49:34 P.M. -H.R. 4138
On motion to
recommit with instructions Roll Call 123 – Recorded vote pending.

Last Floor Action: 3/11
10:30:48 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now recess.

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

10:00:59 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:43 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.
10:30:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 12.
12:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jason Parks, Refuge Church, Huntsville, Alabama.
12:01:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:35 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:45 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.
12:23:13 P.M.	H. Res. 511	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 511 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4138) to protect the separation of powers in the Constitution of the United States by ensuring that the President takes care that the laws be faithfully executed, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3973) to amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.”
12:27:03 P.M.	H. Res. 511	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 511.
1:47:25 P.M.	H. Res. 511	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 190 (Roll no. 118).
1:54:39 P.M.	H. Res. 511	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 192 (Roll no. 119).
1:54:39 P.M.	H. Res. 511	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:55:00 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 March 12, 2014 at 10:52 a.m: That the Senate agreed to S.J. Res. 32.
1:55:02 P.M.	H.J. Res. 43	Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
1:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 4138	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 511. H.R. 4138 — “To protect the separation of powers in the Constitution of the United States by ensuring that the President takes care that the laws be faithfully executed, and for other purposes.”
1:56:36 P.M.	H.R. 4138	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4138 and H.R. 3973. 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.
1:56:38 P.M.	H.R. 4138	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 511 and Rule XVIII.
1:56:39 P.M.	H.R. 4138	The Speaker designated the Honorable Glenn Thompson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:56:43 P.M.	H.R. 4138	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4138.
3:15:47 P.M.	H.R. 4138	An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-378 to exclude from the bill’s scope any executive actions taken to combat discrimination or to protect civil rights.
3:15:52 P.M.	H.R. 4138	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 511, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part A amendment No. 1.
3:24:40 P.M.	H.R. 4138	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers Part A amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:25:07 P.M.	H.R. 4138	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-378 to clarify that nothing in the act limits or otherwise affects the constitutional authority of the executive branch to exercise prosecutorial discretion.
3:25:10 P.M.	H.R. 4138	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 511, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part A amendment No. 2.
3:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 4138	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler Part A amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 4138	The Committee rose informally to receive a message from the President of the United States, and resumed its sitting afterwards.
3:38:06 P.M.	H.R. 4138	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-378 to protect the ability of the Executive Branch to comply with judicial decisions interpreting the Constitution or Federal laws.
3:38:19 P.M.	H.R. 4138	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 511, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 3.
3:47:23 P.M.	H.R. 4138	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:47:58 P.M.	H.R. 4138	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 113-378 to provide for transparent accounting of the costs of litigation, by requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to issue quarterly reports to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on the costs of civil actions, including any attorney fees, brought pursuant to this Act.
3:48:03 P.M.	H.R. 4138	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 511, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline Part A amendment No. 4.
3:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:50 P.M.	H.R. 4138	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:22:44 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 120).
4:30:13 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 121).
4:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 122).
4:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 4138	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4138.
4:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 4138	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 4138	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.
4:39:23 P.M.	H.R. 4138	Mr. Ruiz moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
4:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 4138	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz motion to recommit with instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill Section 3, Protecting States’ Rights, and adding Section 4, Restoring Unemployment Benefits for America’s Job Seekers. Pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
4:49:30 P.M.	H.R. 4138	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:49:34 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 123 – Recorded vote pending.

4:58:02 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 228 (Roll no. 123).
5:04:54 P.M.	H.R. 4138	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 – 181 (Roll no. 124).
5:04:56 P.M.	H.R. 4138	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:48 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 511. H.R. 3973 — “To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.”
5:05:53 P.M.	H.R. 3973	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4138 and H.R. 3973. 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.
5:07:00 P.M.	H.R. 3973	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3973.
6:08:53 P.M.	H.R. 3973	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-378 to waive reporting requirements provided in the bill if sufficient funds are not available to generate the increased volume of reports.
6:08:58 P.M.	H.R. 3973	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 511, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison Part B amendment no. 1.
6:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 3973	The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
6:17:19 P.M.	H.R. 3973	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3973 would be postponed.
6:19:06 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that the national emergency with respect to Iran shall continue beyond March 15, 2014 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-97).
6:19:37 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:22:39 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:05:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 515.
7:05:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
8:13:00 P.M.		Mr. Sarbanes moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:13:10 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:13:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00am on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the second hour.

At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and there will be up to 4 roll call votes:

– Cloture on Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

– Cloture on Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

– Cloture on Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

– Cloture on Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

There will be 2 minutes of debate prior to each vote and all votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

Following the cloture vote on the Parker nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

We may consider additional nominations during Tuesday’s session.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.2019, a bill to eliminate taxpayer financing of political party conventions and reprogram savings to provide for a 10-year pediatric research initiative through the Common Fund administered by the National Institute of Health.

11:32pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

Invoked: 55-43

At 12:00pm, the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

Invoked: 56-42.

12:18pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;

Invoked: 56-43

12:36pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.R.3521, Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013, as amended by a Vitter amendment (pay-for through price controls for prescription drugs in the Department of Defense). Senator Sanders objected.

Senator Sanders then asked the Senate take up and pass S.1950, as amended by the Sanders substitute amendment, which is the text of S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act. Senator Vitter objected.

WRAP UP

Senate Floor Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #577, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Invoked: 55-43
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #578, Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Invoked: 56-42
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #579, Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Invoked: 56-43
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #580, Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Invoked: 56-42

Additional Legislative Items

H.R.2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Savings Act

S.J.Res.32, a joint resolution providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

S.Res.378 , condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine

S.Res.379 , congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (“THON”) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital

S.Res.380 , supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

S.Res.381, congratulating the athletes from the U.S. who participated in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games as members of the U.S. Olympic Team

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

– S.2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014

– H.R.4152, to provide for the costs of loan guarantees for Ukraine

Additional Executive Items

The Senate confirmed the following military nominations by unanimous consent:

AIR FORCE

#670 Brig. Gen. Travis D. Balch, to be Major General

ARMY

#673 Brig. Gen. Michael E. Williamson, to be Lieutenant General

#674 Col. Thomas R. Tempel, Jr., to be Major General

#675 Maj. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum, to be Lieutenant General

MARINE CORPS

#676 To be Major General-

Brig. Gen. William T. Collins

Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell

#677 Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle, Jr., to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

#678 Rear Adm. Jan E. Tighe, to be Vice Admiral

All nominations on Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy

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Last Floor Action:
7:29:44 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:12:45 P.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action: 3/10
2:02:46 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 11, 2014.

12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:31 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:48 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.
12:12:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:38 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 11.
2:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:10 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gallego to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:24 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:20 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 10, 2014, at 2:19 p.m., stating the appointment to the Public Interest Declassification Board.
2:11:27 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 March 11, 2014, at 9:45 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 1917.
2:11:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1917.
2:13:45 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 March 11, 2014, at 10:45 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 2019.
2:13:46 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting hard copy volumes of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: Appendix, Analytical Perspectives, and Historical Tables. – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-84).
2:14:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
3:30:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 11.
3:30:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 311	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 311 — “To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms.”
3:31:11 P.M.	H.R. 311	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:14 P.M.	H.R. 311	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 311.
3:41:25 P.M.	H.R. 311	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:25 P.M.	H. Res. 506	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 506 — “Honoring the life and legacy of Václav Havel by directing the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to provide for the display of a bust of Václav Havel in the United States Capitol.”
3:42:39 P.M.	H. Res. 506	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:41 P.M.	H. Res. 506	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 506.
3:55:05 P.M.	H. Res. 506	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:17 P.M.	H. Res. 499	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 499 — “Condemning the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by military forces of the Russian Federation.”
3:55:29 P.M.	H. Res. 499	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:30 P.M.	H. Res. 499	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 499.
4:31:52 P.M.	H. Res. 499	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.
4:32:49 P.M.	H.R. 1814	Mr. Schock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1814 — “To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate.”
4:33:02 P.M.	H.R. 1814	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:04 P.M.	H.R. 1814	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1814.
4:56:44 P.M.	H.R. 1814	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 3474	Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3474 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of the employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
4:57:36 P.M.	H.R. 3474	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 3474	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3474.
5:10:56 P.M.	H.R. 3474	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.
5:11:19 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3979 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
5:11:39 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:41 P.M.	H.R. 3979	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3979.
5:31:46 P.M.	H.R. 3979	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.
5:32:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from Chaka Fattah, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Fattah notified the House that he had received a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for certain documents from his Congressional Offices. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined under Rule VIII, that the subpoena seeks some information that is not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House. Mr. Fattah intends to quash the subpoena to that extent, but otherwise comply with the subpoena to the extent that it is material and relevant.
5:33:12 P.M.	H.R. 3675	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3675 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission.”
5:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 3675	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:40 P.M.	H.R. 3675	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3675.
5:47:18 P.M.	H.R. 3675	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:24 P.M.	H.R. 3675	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:47:35 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:26 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 11.
6:31:00 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.
6:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 3474	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3474 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of the employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
6:55:53 P.M.	H.R. 3474	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 1 (Roll no. 115).
6:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 3979	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3979 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
7:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 3979	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 116).
7:03:18 P.M.	H. Res. 499	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 499 — “Condemning the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by military forces of the Russian Federation.”
7:12:26 P.M.	H. Res. 499	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 7, 1 Present (Roll no. 117).
7:12:43 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 511.
7:13:35 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:29:44 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:22:20 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:22:35 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:22:40 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 12, 2014.