The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.  Following any Leader remarks, the Republican Leader or his designee will be recognized to move to proceed to S.J.Res.26, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

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

At 2:15pm, there will be a roll call vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.26. Following disposition of S.J.Res.26, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board with up to 2 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled prior to a cloture vote on the Griffin nomination.

Therefore, Senator should expect 2 roll call votes at 2:15pm on Tuesday:

–          Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.26, joint resolution of disapproval regarding the debt ceiling and

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the Griffin nomination.

During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following nominations in the following order:

–          Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense;

–          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;

–          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.

If cloture is invoked on any of these 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. Unless an agreement is reached, the first cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, October 30.

During his opening remarks this morning, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to S.J.Res.26, a joint resolution 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. Under the previous order, the time until 12:30pm will be equally divided between the two Leader’s or their designees. The Senate will then recess until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm today, we expect two roll call votes in relation to the following items:

–       Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.26, joint resolution of disapproval re: debt limit; and

–       Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

2:15pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.26, a joint resolution 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.

Not Agreed to: 45-54

2:39pm The Senate began a 15-minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board

Invoked: 62-37

Cloture was invoked on the Griffin nomination (General Counsel of the NLRB) by a vote of 62-37. By consent, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:00pm today.

5:00pm vote:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board;

Confirmed: 55-44

This will be the last vote of the day.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 7pm, for debate only and with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Alexander asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.1590, A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges.

Senator Harkin objected.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.26, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit; Not Agreed to: 45-54

2)      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board; Invoked: 62-37

3)      Confirmation of the Griffin nomination; Confirmed: 55-44

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.254, designating November 2, 2013, as “National Bison Day”.

Adopted S.Res.276, designating October 2013 as “National Work and Family Month”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1592, the Delay Until Fully Functional Act. (Rubio)

Additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #242, Thomas Wheeler, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission.

Confirmed Executive Calendar 377, Michael O’Rielly, of New York, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission.

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Last Floor Action:
9:51:23 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2013.

10:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:44 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:42:29 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 29.
12:00:10 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jack Hibbs, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Church, Chino, California.
12:01:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:37 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 893.
12:02:46 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.

12:02:46 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.	H. Res. 391	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 391 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2374) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.”
12:41:28 P.M.	H. Res. 391	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 391.
2:10:51 P.M.	H. Res. 391	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 193 (Roll no. 563).
2:20:17 P.M.	H. Res. 391	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 188 (Roll no. 564).
2:20:18 P.M.	H. Res. 391	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:20:52 P.M.	H.R. 2640	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2640 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River boundary, to provide water certainty for the City of Prineville, Oregon, and for other purposes.”
2:21:30 P.M.	H.R. 2640	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:21:32 P.M.	H.R. 2640	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2640.
2:29:53 P.M.	H.R. 2640	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:30:08 P.M.	H.R. 623	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 623 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.”
2:30:29 P.M.	H.R. 623	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 623	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 623.
2:34:22 P.M.	H.R. 623	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:35:05 P.M.	H.R. 330	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 330 — “To designate a Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California.”
2:35:12 P.M.	H.R. 330	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:35:13 P.M.	H.R. 330	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 330.
2:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 330	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:43:10 P.M.	H.R. 2337	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2337 — “To provide for the conveyance of the Forest Service Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, Colorado.”
2:43:13 P.M.	H.R. 2337	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 2337	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2337.

2:49:44 P.M.	H.R. 2337	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 2374	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 391. H.R. 2374 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.”
2:52:03 P.M.	H.R. 2374	Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 391 the amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-23 shall be considered as adopted.
2:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 2374	On agreeing to the Rules amendment; Agreed to without objection.
2:52:13 P.M.	H.R. 2374	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2374.
4:01:35 P.M.	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.
4:01:41 P.M.	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.
4:25:06 P.M.	H.R. 2374	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
4:25:38 P.M.	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.
4:25:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:37:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 29.
4:38:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on H.R. 2374 on which previous proceedings had been postponed.
4:38:21 P.M.	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.”
4:38:22 P.M.	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.
4:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 2374	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A002) Roll Call 565 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

5:07:47 P.M.	H.R. 2374	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 – 243 (Roll no. 565).
5:09:04 P.M.	H.R. 2374	Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
5:10:25 P.M.	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.
5:17:44 P.M.	H.R. 2374	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:28:19 P.M.	H.R. 2374	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 223 (Roll no. 566).
5:37:33 P.M.	H.R. 2374	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 – 166 (Roll no. 567).
5:37:34 P.M.	H.R. 2374	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:35 P.M.		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.
5:38:07 P.M.	H. Res. 393	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 393 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
5:38:35 P.M.	H. Res. 393	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:38:38 P.M.	H. Res. 393	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:58 P.M.	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 proceed to consider 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.
5:40:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 99	On motion to consider H.J. Res. 99 Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 99	Considered under the provisions of H. Res. 391 and section 1002(e) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014.
5:41:00 P.M.	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.
6:23:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 99	The previous question was ordered without objection.
6:23:32 P.M.	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.
6:24:53 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:28:04 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 will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, October 28, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until ­­­4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of four years.  There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Griffin nomination.

This afternoon Senator Reid filed cloture on the following nominations:

–          Executive Calendar #53, Alan Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense;

–          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;

–          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.

If cloture is invoked on any of these 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. Unless an agreement can be reached, the first cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, October 30.

The cloture vote on the Griffin nomination to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board has been postponed to occur tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, at time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 7:00pm for debate only.

There will be no roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.893, a bill to provide for an increase effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.275, designating October 29, 2013, as “National Technological Innovation Day” to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the United States economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation to prosperity in the United States and abroad.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1592, the Delay Until Fully Functional Act. (Rubio)

 

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
7:05:49 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:02:37 P.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.

The next
meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 28, 2013.

12:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:33 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 28.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:57 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Harris to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:14 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:01 P.M.		FUNERAL OF THE LATE HONORABLE C.W. BILL YOUNG – Pursuant to H. Res. 384, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker on October 24, 2013, appointed Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Boehner, Ms. Corrine Brown, Mr. Hastings (FL), Mr. Mica, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Miller (FL), Mr. Diaz-Balart, Ms. Wasserman-Schultz, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Buchanan, Ms. Castor, Mr. Posey, Mr. Rooney, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Nugent, Mr. Ross, Mr. Southerland, Mr. Webster, Ms. Wilson (FL), Mr. Grayson, Mr. DeSantis, Ms. Frankel, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Murphy (FL), Mr. Radel, Mr. Yoho, Mr. Cantor, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. McCarthy (CA), Mr. Young (AK), Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Rogers (KY), Mr. Wolf, Mr. Visclosky, Mr. Bishop (GA), Mr. Calvert, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Frelinghuysen, Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), Mr. Latham, Mr. Price (NC), Mr. Aderholt, Ms. Granger, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Carter, Mr. Cole, Mr. King (IA), Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Roe (TN), Mr. Nunnelee, and Mr. Womack to the committee to attend the funeral of the late Honorable C.W. Bill Young.
2:09:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 P.M. today.
4:01:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 28.
4:01:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:02 P.M.	H.R. 3304	Mr. Rogers (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3304 — “To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.”
4:02:30 P.M.	H.R. 3304	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:34 P.M.	H.R. 3304	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3304.
4:16:15 P.M.	H.R. 3304	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 1742	Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1742 — “To exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance, and for other purposes.”
4:17:03 P.M.	H.R. 1742	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:05 P.M.	H.R. 1742	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1742.
4:28:45 P.M.	H.R. 1742	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:29:14 P.M.	H.R. 2189	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2189 — “To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
4:29:39 P.M.	H.R. 2189	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:29:41 P.M.	H.R. 2189	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2189.
5:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 2189	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.
5:03:09 P.M.	H.R. 2481	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2481 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
5:03:42 P.M.	H.R. 2481	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:46 P.M.	H.R. 2481	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2481.
5:25:30 P.M.	H.R. 2481	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 2481	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:26:17 P.M.	H.R. 1405	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1405 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit sought.”
5:26:31 P.M.	H.R. 1405	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:33 P.M.	H.R. 1405	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1405.
5:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 1405	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:09 P.M.	H.R. 1405	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:37:38 P.M.	H.R. 2011	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2011 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education.”
5:37:50 P.M.	H.R. 2011	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 2011	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2011.
5:46:54 P.M.	H.R. 2011	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.
5:47:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 28.
6:31:20 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.
6:31:44 P.M.	H.R. 2189	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2189 — “To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
6:56:08 P.M.	H.R. 2189	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 1 (Roll no. 561).
6:56:12 P.M.	H.R. 2189	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 2011	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2011 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education.”
7:04:25 P.M.	H.R. 2011	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 2 (Roll no. 562).
7:04:37 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 391.
7:05:49 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches

7:30:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:51:03 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:51:22 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:51:23 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2013.

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