Congress…  empty on so many levels

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  If the Senate receives a message from the House, the Majority Leader announced he will move to table the message tomorrow morning at 9:30am.

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

Shortly after the Senate convenes and the Senate receives the House Message on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, the Senate will immediately consider the House Message and Senator Reid will move to table the House Message. The House Message which would delay Obamacare for 1 year and request a conference on the joint resolution. Senators should expect the vote to begin around 9:35am.

At 9:33am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Reid motion to table the House Message on H.R.59, the continuing resolution. The House Message would delay Obamacare for 1 year and request a conference on the joint resolution;

Tabled: 54-46

10:06am The House Message on H.J.Res.59 (1-year Obamacare delay and request for conference) was tabled 54-46. The continuing resolution will now go back to the House for its consideration.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

The Senate disagreed in the House amendment to H.R.2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; insisted on its amendment; requested a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and authorized the Chair to appoint conferees with a ratio of 7:5 on the part of the Senate.

The following senators were appointed as conferees on the FARM Act:

–          Stabenow;

–          Leahy;

–          Harkin;

–          Baucus;

–          Brown;

–          Klobuchar;

–          Bennet;

–          Cochran;

–          Chambliss;

–          Roberts;

–          Boozman; and

–          Hoeven.

3:55pm The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 6:00pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, and with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; and the Majority Leader recognized at 6:00pm.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Reid motion to table the House Message (delay Obamacare for 1 year and request a conference on the joint resolution) on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution; Tabled: 54-46

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Requested a conference with the House on H.R.2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 and appointed the following conferees: Stabenow, Leahy, Harkin, Baucus, Brown, Klobuchar, Bennet, Cochran, Chambliss, Roberts, Boozman, and Hoeven (ratio of 7:5).

Adopted S.Res.264, a resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in State of Florida v. Lawrence, Denny, & Scarbrough

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Last Floor Action:
9:59:04 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2013.

Last Floor Action:
1:25:30 A.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2013.

10:00:07 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:36 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.

10:59:12 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate disagreed to the request for a conference with the House for H.J. Res. 59.
10:59:53 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:39:19 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:35 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 1.
12:00:42 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:09 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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:30 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 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.
12:43:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

4:43:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 1.
4:43:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:44:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	Mr. Simpson moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 70 — “Making continuing appropriations for National Park Service operations, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
4:44:13 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:15 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 70.
5:11:52 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate disagreed to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate; Senate requested a conference with the House and appointed conferees.
5:11:54 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H.J. Res. 70.
5:36:49 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	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.
5:38:06 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:38:07 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 71.
8:38:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	Mr. Crenshaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 71 — “Making continuing appropriations of local funds of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2014.”

:20:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	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.
6:22:05 P.M.	H.J. Res. 72	Mr. Culberson moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 72 — “Making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
6:22:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 72	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:22:22 P.M.	H.J. Res. 72	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 72.
7:45:24 P.M.	H.J. Res. 72	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 – 164 (Roll no. 506).
7:45:59 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.
7:46:51 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 71 — “Making continuing appropriations of local funds of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2014.”
7:55:44 P.M.	H.J. Res. 71	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 – 163 (Roll no. 507).
7:56:34 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	Considered as unfinished business.
8:02:31 P.M.	H.J. Res. 70	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 252 – 176 (Roll no. 508).
8:02:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
8:03:37 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
8:05:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:12:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:59:00 P.M.		Mr. Gingrey (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:59:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:59:04 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 30.

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

After the Senate convenes at 2pm, Senator Reid intends to ask the chair to lay before the Senate the Message on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, and move to table the House Amendments to the Senate amendment to H.J.Res.59. As a result, senators should expect a roll call vote to begin shortly after 2pm today

2:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to table the House Amendments to the Senate amendment to H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution;

Tabled: 54-46

The joint resolution will now be sent back to the House of Representatives.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 4:00pm, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.

The Majority Leader will be recognized at 4:00pm.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.1560, a bill to allow certain emergency relief amounts made available to the Federal Highway Administration to be used for disasters occurring in calendar year 2013.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.3210, a bill making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority Leader will be recognized at 8pm.

Senators will be notified when the next vote is scheduled.

7:45pm If the House passes the continuing resolution with an amendment and sends the papers to the Senate tonight, Senator Reid intends to move to table the House Amendment this evening. We could vote in the 9pm range, but of course that depends on House action. Senators will be notified of the timing of the next vote as the situation unfolds.

9:06pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to table the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution. The House Amendment provides a one-year delay in the Affordable Care Act individual mandate; requires Members of Congress, congressional staff, and political appointees (including White House staff) to enroll in the Obamacare exchanges without an employer subsidy for coverage; amends the expiration date of the CR to be December 15, 2013;

Tabled: 54-46

9:41pm The Senate tabled the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.J.Res.59 by a vote of 54-46. The joint resolution now goes back to the House. If the House sends us another unfriendly amendment there could be vote to table the House Amendment tonight.

 Meanwhile, the Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 11:00pm.

 Senators will be notified when the next vote is expected.

11:03pm The period for morning business for debate only has been extended until 12:00 midnight.

11:30pm By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.1566:, a bill to extend the period during which Iraqis who were employed by the United States Government in Iraq may be granted special immigrant status.

It is now after midnight and the federal government is shutdown. It appears the House will not pass a clean continuing resolution tonight and will instead request to go to conference on the continuing resolution. If the Senate receives a message from the House to go to conference, Senator Reid will move to table the request at approximately 9:30am later today, Tuesday, October 1. After a few brief statements, the Senate will adjourn until 9:30am.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Reid motion to table the House amendments (one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act, repeal of the Medical Device Tax, expiration date change to December 15^th) to the Senate amendment to H.J.Res.59,the Continuing Appropriations Resolution; Tabled: 54-46

2)      Reid motion to table the House amendments (one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act individual mandate; requires Members of Congress, Congressional staff and political appointees to enroll in ACA exchanges without an employer subsidy; amends the expiration date to December 15^th) to the Senate amendment to H.J.Res.59,the Continuing Appropriations Resolution; Tabled: 54-46

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1560, to allow certain emergency relief amounts made available to the Federal Highway Administration to be used for disasters occurring in calendar year 2013.

Passed H.R.3210, making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

Passed S.1566, a bill to extend the period during which Iraqis who were employed by the United States Government in Iraq may be granted special immigrant status.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
10:58:00 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:00:38 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:45 A.M.		The Speaker of the House resumed the Chair.
10:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:13 A.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. Ms. Foxx 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. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
10:02:42 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gardner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:52 A.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.
10:24:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10:24:54 A.M.	H.R. 3174	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3174 — “To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events in 2013, and for other purposes.”
10:25:10 A.M.	H.R. 3174	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:25:15 A.M.	H.R. 3174	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3174.
10:50:37 A.M.	H.R. 3174	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:35 A.M.	S. 1348	Ms. Foxx moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1348 — “To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.”
10:51:45 A.M.	S. 1348	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:51:48 A.M.	S. 1348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1348.
10:57:04 A.M.	S. 1348	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
10:58:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:19:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 30.
5:19:10 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 September 30, 2013 at 2:53 p.m.: That the Senate disagree to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59.
5:20:00 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 September 30, 2013 at 4:02 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3210, without amendment, and passed S. 1560.
5:21:10 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 367.
5:25:11 P.M.	H. Res. 367	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 367 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
5:26:21 P.M.	H. Res. 367	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 367.
6:45:01 P.M.	H. Res. 367	On ordering the previous question; Yea and Nay vote pending Roll no. 501

7:10:00 P.M.	H. Res. 367	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 198 (Roll no. 501).
7:16:31 P.M.	H. Res. 367	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 204 (Roll no. 502).
7:16:31 P.M.	H. Res. 367	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:16:35 P.M.	S. 1348	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1348 — “To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.”
7:23:29 P.M.	S. 1348	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 – 35 (Roll no. 503).
7:24:57 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House recede and concur with an amendment in the Senate amendment.
7:25:37 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to recede from the House amendments to the amendment of the Senate, and agree therein with the House amendment printed in House Report 113-239.

8:16:57 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
8:41:57 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On receding from the House amendments, and concurring in the Senate amendment with amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 201 (Roll no. 504).
8:41:58 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:41:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:35:57 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 30.
11:36:04 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 September 30, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. stating that that body had disagreed to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate on H.J. Res. 59.
11:36:44 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 368.
11:37:04 P.M.	H. Res. 368	<Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 368 — “Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
11:37:31 P.M.	H. Res. 368	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 368.
11:55:20 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1566.
11:55:45 P.M.	H. Res. 368	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 368.
12:45:32 A.M.	H. Res. 368	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:11:30 A.M.	H. Res. 368	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 199 (Roll no. 505).
1:11:31 A.M.	H. Res. 368	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:42 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which had been postponed.
1:12:01 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:30 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:25:00 A.M.		Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:25:05 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:30 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 30.

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

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Last Floor Action:
2:16:36 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2013.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:58 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.
11:28:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
12:00:15 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:05 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.
12:25:15 P.M.		Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Pastor of AZ, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez ofMr. Gene Green of TX, Mr. Polis and Mr. Gallego.
12:25:44 P.M.	H. Res. 361	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 361 — “Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.”
12:26:24 P.M.	H. Res. 361	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 361.

1:21:00 P.M.	H. Res. 361	<action_description>The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:45:14 P.M.	H. Res. 361	<action_description>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 191 (Roll no. 493).
1:45:15 P.M.	H. Res. 361	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:47:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:47:59 P.M.	H.R. 2642	House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 361.
1:48:15 P.M.	H.R. 3204	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3204 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to human drug compounding and drug supply chain security, and for other purposes.”
1:48:25 P.M.	H.R. 3204	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:48:27 P.M.	H.R. 3204	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3204.
2:34:53 P.M.	H.R. 3204	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:35:30 P.M.	H.R. 2848	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2848 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:35:51 P.M.	H.R. 2848	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:35:53 P.M.	H.R. 2848	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2848.
3:15:15 P.M.	H.R. 2848	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.
3:15:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:44:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
7:45:29 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 366.
7:46:02 P.M.	H. Res. 366	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 366 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.”
7:46:20 P.M.	H. Res. 366	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 366.
9:19:51 P.M.	H. Res. 366	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 494).
9:26:52 P.M.	H. Res. 366	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 495).
9:26:53 P.M.	H. Res. 366	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:27:02 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
9:27:18 P.M.	H.R. 2251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2251 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the “Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse”.”
9:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 2251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 496).
9:34:13 P.M.	H.R. 2251	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection

9:37:29 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendment.
9:38:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rogers (KY) motion to agree to the Senate amendment with amendments. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 366, at the conclusion of debate, the question on adoption of the proposed House amendments will be divided into two separate questions and voted on accordingly as House amendment No. 1 and House amendment No. 2, to the Senate amendment.
10:53:53 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:54:05 P.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky is postponed.
10:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 3210	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 366. H.R. 3210 — “Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.”
10:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 3210	The resolution provides for consideration of a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59 with each of two amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and provides that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided between the two House amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 3210. The resolution provides for 40 minutes of debate and one motion to recommit.
10:55:41 P.M.	H.R. 3210	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.R. 3210.
11:44:57 P.M.	H.R. 3210	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:45:33 P.M.	H.R. 3210	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3210, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on passage of the bill until a time to be announced.
12:11:25 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On agreeing in the Senate amendment with amendment #1 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 174 (Roll no. 497).
12:17:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On agreeing in the Senate amendment with amendment #2 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 498).
12:17:46 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:18:14 A.M.	H.R. 3210	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3210 — “Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.”
12:24:21 A.M.	H.R. 3210	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 423 – 0 (Roll no. 499).
12:24:22 A.M.	H.R. 3210	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:24:25 A.M.	H.R. 2848	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2848 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:30:44 A.M.	H.R. 2848	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 – 37 (Roll no. 500).
12:30:45 A.M.		Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on September 30. Agreed to without objection.
12:31:45 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
12:33:00 A.M.		Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:33:10 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:25 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 30, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Friday, September 27, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

The time until 12:10pm will be equally divided and controlled between the proponents and opponents of the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.59.  The time from 12:10pm until 12:30pm is reserved for the two Leaders with the Majority Leader controlling the final 10 minutes.

The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to H.J.Res.59 is 10:30am on Friday.

At 12:30pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following in the following order.  All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration and there will be 2 minutes of debate between each vote.

• Cloture on H.J.Res.59;
• Motion to waive budget points of order;
• Reid-Mikulski amendment #1974; and
• Passage of H.J.Res.59, as amended, if amended.
• 12:29pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution;Invoked: 79-19
• 12:58 pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to waive all applicable budget points of order:Waived: 68-30
• 1:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the Reid-Mikulski amendment #1974 (substitute) to H.J.Res.59, continuing resolution;Agreed to: 54-44
• 1:30pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.59, continuing resolution;Passed: 54-44The bill will now be sent to the House of Representatives. Senators will be notified when the next vote is scheduled
• The Senate is in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
• At 4:00pm the Majority Leader will be recognized.
• At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader with the concurrence of the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #204 and #205. There be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nominations.-          Calendar #204, the nomination of Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois

  –          Calendar #205, the nomination of Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

  Senators will be notified when these votes are scheduled.

• The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 30. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.
• WRAP UP
• Today’s Roll Call Votes1) Motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. INVOKED 79-19.

  2) Motion to waive budget points of order with respect to H.J.Res.59. WAIVED 68-30

  3) Reid-Mikulski amendment #1974 to H.J.Res.59. AGREED TO 54-44.

  4) Passage of H.J.Res.59, the CR, as amended. PASSED 54-44.

  LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

  Adopted S.Res.214, designating the week of October 13, 2013, through October 19, 2013, as “National Case Management Week” to recognize teh value of case management in improving healthcare outcomes for patients.

   

  No EXECUTIVE BUSINESS 

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• Last Floor Action:
  9:30:24 A.M. -H.R. 3096
  DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3096.

• 9:00:11 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
  9:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
  9:00:48 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
  9:01:44 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
  9:01:46 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  9:02:06 A.M.		WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Alexander, the whole number of the House is 432.
  9:02:39 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.
  9:11:12 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
  9:11:39 A.M.	H.R. 1412	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
  9:12:06 A.M.	H.R. 1412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1412.
  9:20:40 A.M.	H.R. 1412	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.
  9:21:45 A.M.	H.R. 2251	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2251 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the “Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse”.”
  9:21:53 A.M.	H.R. 2251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
  9:21:54 A.M.	H.R. 2251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2251.
  9:29:36 A.M.	H.R. 2251	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.
  9:30:20 A.M.	H.R. 3096	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3096 — “To designate the building occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, as the “Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center”.”
  9:30:22 A.M.	H.R. 3096	Considered under suspension of the rules.
  9:30:24 A.M.	H.R. 3096	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3096.

9:00:11 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:48 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:44 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:46 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:06 A.M.		WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Alexander, the whole number of the House is 432.
9:02:39 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.
9:11:12 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:11:39 A.M.	H.R. 1412	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
9:12:06 A.M.	H.R. 1412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1412.
9:20:40 A.M.	H.R. 1412	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.
9:21:45 A.M.	H.R. 2251	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2251 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the “Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse”.”
9:21:53 A.M.	H.R. 2251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:21:54 A.M.	H.R. 2251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2251.
9:29:36 A.M.	H.R. 2251	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.
9:30:20 A.M.	H.R. 3096	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3096 — “To designate the building occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, as the “Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center”.”
9:30:22 A.M.	H.R. 3096	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:30:24 A.M.	H.R. 3096	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3096.
9:40:14 A.M.	H.R. 3096	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Barletta objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:40:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
9:57:22 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 27.
9:57:29 A.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.
10:22:57 A.M.	H.R. 1412	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 491).
10:22:58 A.M.	H.R. 1412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:23:01 A.M.	H.R. 3096	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3096 — “To designate the building occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, as the “Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center”.”
10:38:09 A.M.	H.R. 3096	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 403 – 2 (Roll no. 492).
10:41:12 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
10:46:22 A.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 27, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
10:46:23 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
10:49:34 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1348.
10:49:58 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
11:17:02 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:07:41 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 59 amended.
2:08:19 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
2:16:18 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:16:35 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:16:36 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.59. the Continuing Resolution, with the time from 10:30am controlled in 1 hour increments, with the Majority controlling the first hour and alternating thereafter.

If no agreement is reached under Rule 22, the cloture vote on the Continuing Resolution would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. The filing deadline for germane first degree amendments to H.J.Res.59, is 1:00pm tomorrow.

Yesterday Senator Reid filed cloture on the H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution. If cloture is invoked, germane first degree amendments must be filed at the desk prior to 1:00pm today to be considered in order, if cloture is invoked.

If no agreement can be reached, the cloture vote on the joint resolution would occur one hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow, Friday, September 27. However, by consent the vote could be moved to another time, perhaps even later today. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up Vitter amendment #1983, to prohibit funds for congressional and certain administration officials’ health insurance contributions.

Senator Tester objected.

Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the following amendments:

Toomey #1971 (repeal medical devise excise tax)

Toomey #1972 (delay application of individual health insurance mandate)

Toomey #1973 (rights of conscience with respect to health items or services)

Senator Tester objected.

Senator Coats asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Coats amendment #1979 (delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate, to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate).

Senator Tester objected.

The Senate concurred in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.527, Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act. As a result in concurring in the House Amendment, the bill will be sent to the President.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent there be 4 votes this evening around 7:30pm:

–       Cloture on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution

–       Motion to waive budget points of order

–       Reid amendment #1974, perfecting substitute

–       Passage of H.J.Res.59, as amended

Senator Lee asked to modify the request so that the votes would occur tomorrow. Senator Reid declined to modify. Senators Lee, Corker, and Cruz then engaged in a colloquy discussing the merits of voting today or tomorrow. Below you will find the unofficial transcript of the colloquy (a must read). Senator Lee ultimately objected to voting tonight.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of up to 4 roll call votes at 12:30pm tomorrow, Friday, September 27. Those votes are in relation to the following items:

–       Cloture on H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution

–       Motion to waive budget point of order

–       Reid amendment #1974, perfecting substitute

–       Passage of H.J.Res.59, as amended

All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

–       H.J.Res.59, Continuing Appropriations

 

Reid:   I ask unanimous consent that following Leader remarks on Friday, September 27th, the time until 12:10pm be equally divided between proponents and opponents of the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.59; that the time from 12:10pm until 12:30pm be reserved from the two Leaders, with the final 10 minutes under control of the Majority Leader;

that at 12:30pm, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.59; that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be yielded back; the pending Reid amendment #1975 be withdrawn; that no other amendments be in order;

that the Majority Leader be recognized to make a motion to waive applicable budget points of order; that if a motion to waive is agreed to, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Reid amendment #1974; that upon disposition of the Reid amendment, the joint resolution be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the joint resolution, as amended, if amended,

finally, that all after the first vote in this sequence of votes be ten minute votes and there be two minutes equally divided between the votes.

There will be no roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.527, Helium Stewardship Act.

Passed S.1348, a bill to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act with a Carper amendment.

Adopted S.Res.261, designating the week beginning September 23, 2013, as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week”.

Adopted S.Res.262, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of suicide prevention awareness.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
10:01:00 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.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug LaMalfa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:00 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.

10:40:01 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 252 and Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 793
10:52:15 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:49 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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:50 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.
12:38:49 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.
12:39:55 P.M.	H.R. 3095	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3095 — “To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.”
1:12:26 P.M.	H.R. 3095	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 486).
1:12:30 P.M.	H.R. 2600	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2600 — “To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums.”
1:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 2600	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 487).
1:25:21 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
1:32:29 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 – 137, 2 Present (Roll no. 488).
1:32:38 P.M.	H.R. 687	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 351. H.R. 687 — “To facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.”
1:32:43 P.M.	H.R. 687	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 687, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 3102. Measures will be considered read.
1:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 687	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 351 and Rule XVIII.
1:34:29 P.M.	H.R. 687	The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:34:44 P.M.	H.R. 687	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 687.
2:26:33 P.M.	H.R. 687	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-215 to guarantee the jobs this mine does create benefit the local community by requirin g that the Remote Operating Center be located in the town of Superior, Arizona or an adjacent mining community.
2:27:29 P.M.	H.R. 687	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva Part A amendment No. 1.
2:35:10 P.M.	H.R. 687	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:36:15 P.M.	H.R. 687	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-215 to require the Secretary to remove Native American sacred and cultural sites from the conveyance in consultation with affected Indian Tribes.
2:36:20 P.M.	H.R. 687	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan (NM) Part A amendment No. 2.
2:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 687	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ben Ray Lujan (NM) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:49:09 P.M.	H.R. 687	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-215 to protect water quality and water quantity for the people living and working near this proposed mine, given estimates that mining operations will consume the equivalent of the annual water supply for 20,000 homes.
2:49:12 P.M.	H.R. 687	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Napolitano Part A amendment No. 3.
2:57:38 P.M.	H.R. 687	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Napolitano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 687	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.
3:26:02 P.M.	H.R. 687	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 489).
3:35:01 P.M.	H.R. 687	On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 490).
3:35:14 P.M.	H.R. 687	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved the the Committee now rise.
3:35:40 P.M.	H.R. 687	On motion the the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:35:50 P.M.	H.R. 687	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 687 as unfinished business.

3:38:31 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:56:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:52:59 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 527.
4:53:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
6:58:51 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 361.
6:59:39 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:59:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:59:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 27, 2013.

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