The Senate stands in adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, October 30th.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #53, the nomination of Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense with the time until 10:30am equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
At 10:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Estevez nomination. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, there will be up to 8 hours of debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.
Upon disposition of the Estevez nomination, the Senate will proceed to cloture votes in relation to the following nominations in the following order. If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations (60-vote threshold), there would be up to 8 hours for debate on each of the nominations, except for the Millett nomination, which would have up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.
– Executive Calendar #307, Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
– Executive Calendar #63, Jacob Lew, of New York, to be the United States Governor to the following International Banks:
– International Monetary Fund,
– International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
– Inter-American Development Bank, and
– European Bank for Reconstruction;
– Executive Calendar #209, Melvin L. Watt, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Federal Housing Agency;
– Executive Calendar #327, Patricia Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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At 10:30am today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. If cloture is invoked on the Estevez nomination, and we expect it to be, there would be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination (Some time may be yielded back).
As a reminder, several other cloture motions on nominations have been filed (see list of nominations below). We will consider one nomination at a time. If cloture is invoked (60-affirmative vote threshold), then each nomination is subject to 8 hours of post-cloture debate time except for the Millett nomination, which is subject to up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate time. Confirmation votes are subject to a majority vote threshold.
We are also working on an agreement to consider H.R.3204, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to human drug compounding and drug supply chain security, as early as today.
Cloture motions have been filed on the following nominations:
– Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (10:30am Wednesday cloture vote)
– Executive Calendar #307, Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
– Executive Calendar #242, Thomas Wheeler, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission; (Confirmed by unanimous consent 10/29/13)
– Executive Calendar #63, Jacob Lew, of New York, to be the United States Governor to the following International Banks:
– International Monetary Fund,
– International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
– Inter-American Development Bank, and
– European Bank for Reconstruction;
– Executive Calendar #209, Melvin L. Watt, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Federal Housing Agency;
– Executive Calendar #327, Patricia Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
At 10:30am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense;
Invoked: 91-8
Cloture on the Estevez nomination was invoked 91-8. By consent, at 12:00 noon today, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, and the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. We expect a voice vote on confirmation of the Estevez nomination. The next vote in order will be cloture on the Archuleta nomination and that vote will occur at noon.
Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, was confirmed by voice vote.
At 12:03pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #307, Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
Invoked: 81-18
Cloture on the Archuleta nomination was invoked 81-18. There will now be up to 8 hours for debate, equally divided, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Senators will be notified when the next vote is scheduled.
Senator Rubio asked unanimous consent to take up and pass Calendar #225, S.1592, a bill to provide for a delay of the individual mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly. Senator Baucus objected.
We believe we are close to being in a position to yield back all remaining post-cloture time and vote on confirmation of Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, at approximately 5:15pm. Senators should expect 1 roll call vote to begin at approximately 5:15pm.
5:18pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #307, Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
Confirmed: 62-35.
Cloture on the Archuleta nomination was invoked 81-18. There will now be up to 8 hours for debate, equally divided, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. Senators will be notified when the next vote is scheduled.
The Archuleta nomination (Director of OPM) was confirmed 62-35. The Lew nomination was confirmed by voice vote. The Senate is now in a period of morning business for debate only with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes tonight. Senators should expect the next vote to occur following the swearing in of Senator-elect Booker, at approximately 12:00 noon tomorrow. That vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #209, Melvin L. Watt, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Federal Housing Agency.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTES
1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense; Invoked: 91-8
2) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #307, Katherine Archuleta, of Colorado, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management; Invoked: 81-18
3) Confirmation of the Archuleta nomination; Confirmed: 62-35
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed Calendar #228, S.1561, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve provisions relating to the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees with a committee-reported substitute amendment.
H.R.3190, the United States Parole Commission Extension Act.
Adopted S.Res.278, designating October 2013 as “School Bus Safety Month”.
Adopted H.Con.Res.62,provides for an adjournment for the House of Representatives.
Additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Confirmed the following items by voice vote:
– Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
– Executive Calendar # Executive Calendar #63, Jacob Lew, of New York, to be the United States Governor to the following International Banks:
– International Monetary Fund,
– International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
– Inter-American Development Bank, and
– European Bank for Reconstruction;
Jointly referred the nomination of Rhea Sun Suh, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, sent to the Senate by the President on October 30, 2013, to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Last Floor Action:
9:42:55 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2013.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Cramer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. |
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 30. |
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Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
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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. |
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House Democracy Partnership – Pursuant to section 4(b) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Roskam, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Wilson of SC, Mrs. Brooks of IN, Mr. Latham, Mrs. Black and Mr. Ribble. |
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Mr. Pitts, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Gingrey of GA and Mr. Burgess. |
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H.R. 992 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 391. H.R. 992 — “To amend provisions in section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to Federal assistance for swaps entities.” |
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H.R. 992 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 992. |
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H.R. 992 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
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H.R. 992 |
Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. |
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H.R. 992 |
Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit any restriction on the ability of financial regulators to ensure that financial institutions comply with laws prohibiting the manipulation of commodity markets, especially with regard to speculation in oil and biofuel contracts. |
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H.R. 992 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
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H.R. 992 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 568). |
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H.R. 992 |
On passage Roll Call 569 – Recorded vote pending. |
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H.R. 992 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 292 – 122 (Roll no. 569). |
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H.R. 992 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.J. Res. 99, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 99 — “Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013.” |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 191, 2 Present (Roll no. 570). |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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H. Con. Res. 62 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 62 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.” |
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H. Con. Res. 62 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. |
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H. Con. Res. 62 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
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H.R. 2374 |
An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller, George, printed in House Report 113-253 to authorize the Department of Labor to issue a fiduciary duty rule that protects access to investment education and advice and assures the availability of reasonable compensation to financial service providers. Amendment would require a study of the effect of current investment industry practices on the standard of care provided to investors by persons providing investment advice, including the effect on low-income investors. |
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H.R. 2374 |
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 391, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the George Miller amendment. |
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H.R. 2374 |
The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule. |
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H.R. 2374 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. |
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 29. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on H.R. 2374 on which previous proceedings had been postponed. |
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H.R. 2374 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2374 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.” |
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H.R. 2374 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of the George Miller amendment, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. |
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H.R. 2374 |
On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 – 243 (Roll no. 565). |
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H.R. 2374 |
Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. |
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H.R. 2374 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the bill titled Protecting Retirement Savings From Investment Fraud. |
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H.R. 2374 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
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H.R. 2374 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 223 (Roll no. 566). |
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H.R. 2374 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 – 166 (Roll no. 567). |
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H.R. 2374 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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The House received a communication from the Honorable Mark Pocan. Mr. Pocan submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection. |
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H. Res. 393 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 393 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.” |
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H. Res. 393 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. |
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H. Res. 393 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
Pursuant to H. Res. 931 and section 1002(e) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014, Mr. Young (IN) moved that the House consider H.J. Res. 99. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
On motion to consider Agreed to by voice vote. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
Considered under the provisions of H. Res. 391 and section 1002(e) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. H.J. Res. 99 — “Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013.” |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 391 and section 1002(e)(2)(c) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 99. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
The previous question was ordered without objection. |
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H.J. Res. 99 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 99, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the joint resolution until a time to be announced. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
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Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2013. |
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