The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.

 The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to S.1845 is 11:00am Tuesday.

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

 The time from 2:15pm until 2:30pm will also be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

 At 2:30pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes.  The first vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reed substitute amendment #2631 and if cloture is not invoked on the substitute amendment, there will be a second vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1845, the Unemployment Insurance Extension.

At 2:30pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes.  The first vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631 (perfecting substitute). If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on the amendment. If cloture is not invoked on the Reed amendment, there will be a second vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

At 3:22pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the McConnell motion to table the Reid motion to commit with instructions;

Tabled: 45-55

Prior to the vote, Senator Reid asked consent to vitiate cloture and consider the bill under certain parameters including the consideration of a new Reed substitute, 5 additional amendments on each side, and passage of H.R.2009, as amended by the Unemployment Insurance Extension language. Senator McConnell objected and asked that it be in order to consider amendments in an alternating fashion indefinitely. Senator Reid objected to McConnell’s request.

Following this tabling, we expect 2 additional votes:

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631 (perfecting substitute). If cloture is not invoked, then:

–          Motion to invoke cloture on S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act.

Reid:            I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motions with respect to the Reed amendment #2631 and S.1845 be vitiated; that the motion to commit and amendment #2631 be withdrawn; that a substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be made pending; that there be up to five amendments related to the bill from each side in order to the substitute amendment; further, that each of these amendments be subject to a side-by-side amendment if the opposing side chooses to offer one; amendments under this agreement, must be offered no later than 4pm, Wednesday, January 15^th; that no other amendments or motions to commit be in order; that no points of order be in order to the substitute or the underlying bill; that each amendment have up to one hour of debate equally divided; that upon the use or yielding back of time on each of the amendments offered, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments to the substitute in the order offered with any side-by-side amendment vote occurring prior to the amendment to which it was offered; that all of the amendments to the substitute be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that upon disposition of the amendments, the bill be read a third time, as amended, if amended, and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill; that if the bill is passed, the Senate immediately proceed to the consideration of Calendar #192, H.R.2009; that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S.1845, as passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; that an amendment to the title be considered and agreed to; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

Senator McConnell then asked consent that the next amendment in order be a Heller-Collins amendment. That following disposition of that amendment, it be in order for the majority leader or his designee to offer an amendment and it be in order for the leaders or their designees to continue to offer amendments in an alternating fashion.

Senator Reid declined to modify his request and Senator McConnell objected to the original request.

Senator McConnell then asked unanimous consent to call up the Heller amendment #2651 and the Coburn amendment #2606.

Senator Reid objected to both requests.

Senator McConnell made a parliamentary inquiry and asked if it is correct that no senator is permitted to offer an amendment to the unemployment insurance bill while the majority leader’s motion to commit with instructions with further amendments is pending?

Chair: the senator is correct.

Senator McConnell made a further parliamentary inquiry and asked if a motion to table the Reid motion to commit with a further amendment is successful, would there still be Reid amendments pending that would prevent anyone from offering an amendment.

Chair: the senator is correct.

Senator McConnell stated that he would like to consider the Coburn amendment #2606 then, by consent, moved to table the pending Reid motion to commit with instructions and asked for the yeas and nays.

3:46pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631. The next vote will also be a 10 minute vote.

Not Invoked: 52-48

4:05pm The Senate began a 10-minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

Not Invoked: 55-45

Senator Reid changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

McConnell motion to table the Reid motion to commit with instructions; Tabled: 45-55

Motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631; Not Invoked: 52-48

Motion to invoke cloture on S.1845, 113th Congress” href=”http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:S.1845:” target=”_blank”>S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act; Not Invoked: 55-45

Legislative Business:

Passed H.R.3527: to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program, and for other purposes.

Passed S.1434, to designate the Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located at 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, Kansas, as the Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

The Senate began the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Calendar of Business:

S.1917, Victims Protection Act of 2014 (McCaskill)

S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (Menendez)

NO Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
5:50:06 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:03:25 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.

10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 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.
10:22:30 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 14.
12:01:20 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:30 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Holding demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Holding demanded the yeas and nays 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.
12:03:06 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kennedy to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:25 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.

12:37:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 2274	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2274 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for a notice-filing registration procedure for brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies and to provide for regulation appropriate to the limited scope of the activities of such brokers.”
12:37:41 P.M.	H.R. 2274	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:37:43 P.M.	H.R. 2274	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2274.
1:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 2274	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.
1:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 801	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 801 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.”
1:02:36 P.M.	H.R. 801	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 801	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 801.
1:19:15 P.M.	H.R. 801	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.
1:20:29 P.M.	H.J. Res. 106	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 106 — “Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:20:47 P.M.	H.J. Res. 106	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:20:49 P.M.	H.J. Res. 106	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 106.
1:25:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 106	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:50 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 2274	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2274 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for a notice-filing registration procedure for brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies and to provide for regulation appropriate to the limited scope of the activities of such brokers.”
1:59:44 P.M.	H.R. 2274	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 14).
1:59:48 P.M.	H.R. 2274	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:59:49 P.M.	H.R. 801	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 801 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.”
2:09:36 P.M.	H.R. 801	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 4 (Roll no. 15).
2:09:43 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, on which the Yeas and Nays were ordered and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:16:15 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 274 – 138, 3 Present (Roll no. 16).
2:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 2860	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2860 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management may use amounts in the revolving fund of the Office to fund audits, investigations, and oversight activities, and for other purposes.”
2:18:06 P.M.	H.R. 2860	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:08 P.M.	H.R. 2860	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2860.
2:34:27 P.M.	H.R. 2860	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.
2:34:37 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1233 — “To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, and for other purposes.”
2:34:47 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:34:50 P.M.	H.R. 1233	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1233.
2:43:13 P.M.	H.R. 1233	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.
2:43:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 14.
5:00:14 P.M.		UNFINSHED 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.
5:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 2860	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2860 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management may use amounts in the revolving fund of the Office to fund audits, investigations, and oversight activities, and for other purposes.”
5:29:10 P.M.	H.R. 2860	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 17).
5:29:17 P.M.	H.R. 1233	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1233 — “To amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential Records Act, to establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, and for other purposes.”
5:37:14 P.M.	H.R. 1233	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 18).
5:40:41 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 458.
5:41:34 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:50:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, January 13, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act.

 During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.1845 and the Reed amendment #2631.  As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1845 is 3:00pm Monday and the filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Reed amendment #2631 is 4:30pm Monday.

 At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 5:30pm, there will be at least 2 roll call votes:

–        Confirmation of the Wilkins nomination and

–        Motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631 to S.1845.

After the Senate convened, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.1846, Flood Insurance.

 Following Leader remarks, the Senate resumed consideration of S.1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act.

 Last week Senator Reid filed cloture on the perfecting substitute (perfectitute) amendment #2631 and the underlying bill, S.1845. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.1845 is 3pm today and the filing deadline for second degree amendments to Amendment #2631 (perfectitute) is 4:30pm today. If cloture is invoked, germane amendments must be filed at the desk prior to the deadlines to be considered in order post-cloture. If your senator has a germane amendment and would like to preserve the ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you.

 At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Colombia. At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Wilkins nomination.

 Upon disposition of the Wilkins nomination, there is a vote scheduled on the motion to invoke cloture on Reed amendment #2631 (perfectitute). There are discussions happening that may result in an agreement to post-pone the cloture vote and to consider amendments to the bill. If no agreement is reached and cloture is not invoked on Reed amendment #2631, there would be a third vote tonight on cloture on the underlying bill, S.1845. If cloture is invoked on Reed amendment #2631, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on the Reed perfectitute.

 Up to 3 roll call votes at 5:30pm today on the following items:

 –       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Colombia;

–       Cloture on Reed amendment #2631 (perfectitute) to S.1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act; and

–       Cloture on S.1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act.

 Another message will be sent if an agreement is reached. If an agreement on S.1845 is reached, we would still have the confirmation vote on the Wilkins nomination at 5:30pm.

By consent, the cloture vote on the Reed amendment #2631 will occur at 2:30pm, Tuesday, January 14^th.  The cloture S.1845 would occur following disposition of amendment #2631 or, if cloture is not invoked on the amendment, the Senate will immediately proceed to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1845.

 At 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia.

5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia;

Confirmed: 55-43

WRAP UP

Roll Call Vote

1)     Confirmation of Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; Confirmed: 55-43

Legislative items

Adopted S.Res.331, congratulating the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship.

Adopted S.Res.332, congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision title.

No additional Executive items

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Last Floor Action:
7:26:12 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:1/10
12:58:21 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on January 13, 2014.

12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:08 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri 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 b usiness.
12:05:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13.
2:00:45 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:10 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:40 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13.
5:00:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:00:34 P.M.	H.R. 1513	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1513 — “To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station and certain land along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, to limit the means by which property within such revised boundaries may be acquired, and for other purposes.”
5:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 1513	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:57 P.M.	H.R. 1513	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.
5:08:12 P.M.	H.R. 1513	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.
5:08:53 P.M.	S. 230	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 230 — “To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.”
5:09:04 P.M.	S. 230	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:06 P.M.	S. 230	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 230.
5:23:46 P.M.	S. 230	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.
5:24:18 P.M.	H.R. 841	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 841 — “To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
5:24:30 P.M.	H.R. 841	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:24:35 P.M.	H.R. 841	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 841.
5:31:40 P.M.	H.R. 841	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 13.
6:30:40 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.
6:30:55 P.M.	H.R. 1513	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1513 — “To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station and certain land along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, to limit the means by which property within such revised boundaries may be acquired, and for other purposes.”
6:55:00 P.M.	H.R. 1513	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 – 0 (Roll no. 12).
6:55:05 P.M.	S. 230	Considered as unfinished business. S. 230 — “To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.”
7:02:09 P.M.	S. 230	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 – 7 (Roll no. 13).
7:06:07 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:26:12 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:27:23 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:27:43 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:27:44 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2014.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, January 13, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.1845 and the Reed amendment #2631.  As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1845 is 3:00pm Monday and the filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Reed amendment #2631 is 4:30pm Monday.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 5:30pm, there will be at least 2 roll call votes:

–        Confirmation of the Wilkins nomination and

–        Motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2631 to S.1845.

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Last Floor Action:1/9
10:57:23 A.M. – COLLOQUY ON HOUSE
SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a
colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule
for the House during the upcoming week.

9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker of the House resumed the Chair.
9:00:35 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:46 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:49 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:08 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:18 A.M.	H.R. 3811	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 455. H.R. 3811 — “To require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
9:16:23 A.M.	H.R. 3811	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2279, H.R. 3362, and H.R. 3811. In each case, general debate shall be confined to one hour and one motion to recommit is allowed. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 2279. Further amendments to H.R. 3362 and H.R. 3811 are not in order.
9:16:59 A.M.	H.R. 3811	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3811.
10:23:45 A.M.	H.R. 3811	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:55:29 A.M.	H.R. 3811	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 291 – 122 (Roll no. 11).
10:55:30 A.M.	H.R. 3811	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:57:23 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.

11:17:58 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 10, 2014, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:18:26 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:26:56 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. 

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, post-cloture.

 All time during adjournment will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1845.

 Today the Senate has continued to debate the motion to proceed to S.1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, post-cloture. The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The time during morning business does not count against the post-cloture time. Another message will be sent if any votes are scheduled tonight.

WRAP UP

NO Roll Call Votes

 Legislative Business

Passed H.R.667, a bill to redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.

Passed S.1171, a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow a veterinarian to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location.

 NO Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
7:50:45 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 9, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
4:17:08 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
10:00:50 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The
House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour,

 
House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:32 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:38 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 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.

10:56:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8.
12:00:45 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:15 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:42:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 724	Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 724 — “To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles.”
12:44:56 P.M.	H.R. 724	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:44:58 P.M.	H.R. 724	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 724.
12:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 724	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.
12:57:16 P.M.	H.R. 3527	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3527 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program, and for other purposes.”
12:57:48 P.M.	H.R. 3527	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 3527	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3527.
1:12:22 P.M.	H.R. 3527	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.
1:12:40 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:51:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8.
2:51:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 3628	Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3628 — “To eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and consolidate or modify others, and for other purposes.”
2:52:25 P.M.	H.R. 3628	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 3628	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3628.
3:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 3628	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.
3:02:23 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 724	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 724 — “To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles.”
3:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 724	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 2).
3:31:50 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Bradley Byrne, First District, State of Alabama, 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.
3:31:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of the Certificate of Election received from the Honorable Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama and the Honorable Jim Bennett, Secretary of State of Alabama, indicating that, at the Special Election held December 17, 2013, the Honorable Bradley Byrne was duly elected Representative in Congress for the First Congressional District, State of Alabama.
3:38:00 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 Alabama, the whole number of the House is 433.
3:39:25 P.M.	H.R. 3527	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3527 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program, and for other purposes.”
3:48:56 P.M.	H.R. 3527	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 18 (Roll no. 3).
3:48:57 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair led the House in observing a moment of silence in memory of those affected by the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 8, 2011.
3:54:01 P.M.	H.R. 3628	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3628 — “To eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and consolidate or modify others, and for other purposes.”
4:01:54 P.M.	H.R. 3628	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 0 (Roll no. 4).
4:02:38 P.M.	H. Res. 453	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 453 — “Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
4:02:39 P.M.	H. Res. 453	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:02:40 P.M.	H. Res. 453	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:02:41 P.M.	H. Res. 454	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 454 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
4:03:01 P.M.	H. Res. 454	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:03:09 P.M.	H. Res. 454	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:01 P.M.		The House received a communication from Bill Frenzel, Office of Congressional Ethics. The House received a message wherein Mr. Frenzel resigned from the Office of Congressional Ethics.
4:05:17 P.M.		The House received a communication from Yvonne B. Burke, Office of Congressional Ethics. The House received a message wherein Ms. Burke resigned from the Office of Congressional Ethics.
4:06:00 P.M.		GOVERNING BOARD- OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS – Pursuant to section 4(d) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following individuals to the Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics: (Nominated by the Speaker with the concurrence of the Minority Leader) Ms. Judy Biggert of Illinois, Alternate, for the remainder of the term of Mr. Bill Frenzel; (Nominated by the Minority Leader with the concurrence of the Speaker) Brigadier General (retired) Belinda Pinckney of Virginia for the remainder of the term of Mrs. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke.
4:06:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:17:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:47:28 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 455.
6:49:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:50:34 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:50:44 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:50:45 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 9, 2014.

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