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the Senate CONGRESS 9/25 the House

09/25/2013 Nativegrl77

Senator Cruz continues to hold the floor to debate H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

If the debate continues until noon the Chair would interrupt debate to begin the new Legislative Day and to allow the Chaplain to deliver the prayer. There would then be up to 1 hour for debate prior to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Continuing Resolution.

Senators should expect a roll call vote at 1:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

The Senate has begun a new session day (new calendar day, not legislative day). There will now be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. At 1pm the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent to vitiate the 1pm cloture vote and at the end of his remarks the Senate agree to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution.

Senator Reid objected.

Senator Cruz then asked consent that if a cloture motion is filed on H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution, that the cloture vote occur Friday afternoon.

Senator Reid objected.

12:55pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution;

Invoked: 100-0

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013.

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution, by a voice vote. Senator Reid then offered a perfecting substitute amendment #1974 and a second degree amendment #1975 (date change). Senator Reid also moved to recommit the joint resolution and offered amendments to the motion in the first and second degree slots (#1976 and 1977 (date changes)). He then filed cloture on the joint resolution.

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.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 100-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3092, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2013

Passed Cal. # 13, 252, PREEMIE Act, by voice vote

Passed S.793, Organization of the American States Reform

The Senate adopted the following resolutions by unanimous consent:

S.Res.255, a resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the United States for meetings to advance the United States-India partnership

S.Res.256, designating the week of September 23, through 29, 2013, as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week”

S.Res.257, Designating October 3, 2013, as “Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day”

S.Res.258, supporting the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2013

S.Res.259, Designating September 2013 as “Campus Fire Safety Month”

S.Res.260, Recognizing the month of October 2013 as “National Principals Month”

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Last Floor Action: 9/23
11:03:25 A.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 September 25, 2013.

12:00:46 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:50 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:03 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.
12:12:15 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 24, 2013 at 11:48 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 1412 with amendments.
12:12:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

Last Floor Action:
2:11:41 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

2:01:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
5:00:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1961 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.”
5:01:04 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 1961	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1961.
5:36:11 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3092.
5:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 1961	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 1961.
5:47:33 P.M.	H.R. 1961	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.
5:48:00 P.M.	H.R. 3095	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 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.”
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 3095	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:48:13 P.M.	H.R. 3095	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3095.
5:57:00 P.M.	H.R. 3095	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.
5:57:33 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 354 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, with an amendment.”
5:57:49 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:51 P.M.	H. Res. 354	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
6:17:01 P.M.	H. Res. 354	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.
6:17:03 P.M.	H.R. 2600	Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2600 — “To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums.”
6:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 2600	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:17:40 P.M.	H.R. 2600	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2600.
6:28:26 P.M.	H.R. 2600	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.
6:28:53 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:29:36 P.M.	H.R. 1961	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1961 — “To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.”
6:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 1961	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 484 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:56:38 P.M.	H.R. 1961	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 – 89 (Roll no. 484).
7:00:41 P.M.	H. Res. 354	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 354 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, with an amendment.”
7:10:12 P.M.	H. Res. 354	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 – 0 (Roll no. 485).
7:10:13 P.M.	H.R. 1508	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1508, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:49:43 P.M.	H.R. 527	House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 354.

7:10:13 P.M.	H.R. 1508	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Ms. Waters asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1508, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:04:11 P.M.		Mr. Kelly (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:04:30 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 9/24 the House

09/24/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:15am with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

At 11:15am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M.

Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 11:45am), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hughes nomination.

Upon disposition of the Hughes nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, Senator Mikulski will be recognized for up to 20 minutes. Following her remarks, Senator Cruz will be recognized.

During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution.

Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday.

11:47am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.;

Confirmed: 98-0

The Senate is debating the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. Following Senator Cruz’s statement, we expect to adjourn and reconvene at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 25. Under Rule 22, the cloture vote would occur at 1:00pm. There will be no roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, 113th Congress, 1st Session” href=”http://democrats.senate.gov/execlookup.php?nomination=calendar+no.+203&congress=113″ target=”_blank”>Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.;

Confirmed: 98-0

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action: 9/23
11:03:25 A.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 September 25, 2013.

Black History

the Senate CONGRESS the House

09/20/2013 Nativegrl77

CONGRESS is Empty on so many levels …

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, an agreement was reached that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Senator Reid is likely to make a motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Monday.

As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

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Last Floor Action: 9/20
9:19:45 A.M. -H.J. Res. 59
DEBATE –
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

9:00:46 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:52 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:21 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:47 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:24 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:19:00 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. H.J. Res. 59 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:19:40 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 59 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter or consideration pursuant to this section. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted and the joint resolution, as amended shall be considered as read.
9:19:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

Last Floor Action:
12:24:13 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:40:10 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:40:43 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:41:03 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Enyart motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to fully fund Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Military Personnel for the entire FY2014 in the event of a shutdown. It would also prohibit the privatization of Social Security and prevent Medicare from being turned into a voucher system. Lastly, it would increase funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) by $2,700,000 and decrease the Department of Transportation Planning, Research and Development account by the same amount.
10:48:26 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:13:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 477).
11:20:44 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 – 189 (Roll no. 478).
11:20:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:46 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1526 — “To restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
11:21:57 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:22:03 A.M.	H.R. 1526	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:44:58 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 196 (Roll no. 479).
11:49:21 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 172 (Roll no. 480).
11:53:53 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 166 (Roll no. 481).
11:54:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1526.
11:55:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:57:06 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
11:57:19 A.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber 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 section to the bill to provide funds to acquire the most advanced firefighting and safety equipment.
12:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 1526	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:12:51 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 482).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 483).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:21:21 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:23:28 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Friday, September 20, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:24:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:33:47 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:34:59 P.M.		Mr. Stivers moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:35:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:35:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 23, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate S.1392/Energy – S.514/Saving Coal JObs – S.1497/ACA CONGRESS the House HR687 -HR1526 – HR3102/SNAP

09/19/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to take up and pass Calendar #191, S.514, Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013. Senator Reid objected.

Following morning business (approx. 10:50am), the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #154, S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. Managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in order to complete action on the energy efficiency bill.

Senators will be notified if any votes are scheduled.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00am, the Senate Committee on Finance from further consideration of S.1497, a bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to apply the provisions of the Act to certain Congressional staff and members of the executive branch, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

That there be 60 minutes of debate on that bill, evenly divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Senator Vitter, and that the bill not be subject to any amendments, points of order or motions to commit, and that after debate has expired, the bill be engrossed for third reading, read a third time, and the Senate immediately vote on passage.

That passage of the bill be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Senator Wyden objected

At 2:00pm today the Energy Committee will be discharged from further consideration of H.R.527, the Helium bill, and the Senate will proceed to its immediate consideration. The Wyden substitute amendment, the High Technology Jobs Preservation Act, will be agreed to. There will be 15 minutes for debate, equally divided between Senators Wyden and Cruz, prior to a vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended.

As a result of reaching this agreement at approximately 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate has reached an agreement that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Additionally, a motion to proceed to the joint resolution will not be in order until Monday, September 23^rd.

2:15pm The Senate began a 15-minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended.

Passed: 97-2

There will be no further roll call votes today. As previously announced, Monday will be a no-vote day. Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, September 24^th prior to the weekly caucus meetings.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 11:15am on Tuesday, September 24, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

If all time is used at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended; Passed: 97-2

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.246, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.247, designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as “National Health Information Technology Week” to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.248, designating September 22, 2013, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
12:49:21 P.M. -H. Res. 351
DEBATE –
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 351.

10:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason T. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:14 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.
11:06:13 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 19.
12:00:23 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Bishop Jerry Macklin, Glad Tidings Church, Hayward, California.
12:02:38 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. Mrs. 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. Mrs. 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.
12:02:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:58 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Mr. Swalwell for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:50 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.
12:43:29 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 19, 2013, at 11:39 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Public Interest Declassification Board.
12:44:09 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 351 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3102) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act 2008; and for other purposes.”
12:49:21 P.M.	H. Res. 351	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 351.

2:07:29 P.M.	H. Res. 351	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:08:09 P.M.	H. Res. 351	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 351, the Chair put the question on adotion of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
2:09:04 P.M.	H. Res. 352	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 352 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:09:54 P.M.	H. Res. 352	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.
3:42:43 P.M.	H. Res. 352	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 193 (Roll no. 472).
3:49:09 P.M.	H. Res. 352	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 192 (Roll no. 473).
3:49:10 P.M.	H. Res. 352	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:11 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of agreeing to H. Res. 351, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:49:14 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 351 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3102) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act 2008; and for other purposes.”
3:56:01 P.M.	H. Res. 351	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 193 (Roll no. 474).
3:56:02 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:23 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 351. H.R. 3102 — “To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; and for other purposes.”
3:57:28 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 687, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 3102. Measures will be considered read.
3:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3102.
4:57:38 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 527 amended.
4:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 3102.
5:27:12 P.M.	H.R. 3102	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:27:42 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Mr. Gallego moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.
5:28:07 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego 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 the underlying bill from delaying the issuance of benefits to veterans, the elderly, pregnant women, or children in the event of a Government shutdown or default.
5:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 3102	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:01:24 P.M.	H.R. 3102	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 475).
6:09:02 P.M.	H.R. 3102	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 476).
6:09:03 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:07 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which proceedings had been postponed.
6:09:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
6:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 351. H.R. 1526 — “To restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
6:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 687, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 3102. Measures will be considered read.
6:13:53 P.M.	H.R. 1526	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 351 and Rule XVIII.
6:13:54 P.M.	H.R. 1526	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 1526	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1526.

7:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Daines, numbered 1 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to protect forest reserve projects from delay by precluding Court-issued injunctions based on alleged violations of procedural requirements in selecting, planning, or analyzing the project.
7:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Danes part C amendment no. 1.
7:21:01 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Daines part C amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:21:35 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Daines, numbered 2 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to require the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report specifying for each Forest Reserve Revenue Area the annual volume requirement in effect for that fiscal year, the volume of board feet actually harvested, the average cost of preparation of timber sales, the revenues generated from such sales, the amount of receipts distributed to each beneficiary county. Restricts the length of this report to one page.
7:21:37 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Danes part C amendment no. 2.
7:29:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:59 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, Amendment numbered 3 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to waive judicial review on any timber salvage project resulting from a wildfire occurring in 2013.
7:30:01 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock part C amendment no. 3.
7:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock part C amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:42:26 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 4 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to put a moratorium on the use of prescribed fires in the Mark Twain National Forest until the Secretary of Agriculture submits a report to Congress on the economic impacts of these fires. The amendment does not prohibit the use of prescribed fire as part of wildfire suppression activities.
7:42:28 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) part C amendment no. 4.
7:48:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:48:53 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 5 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from removing any roads or trails unless there has been a specific decision, which included adequate and appropriate public involvement, to decommission the specific road or trail in question.
7:48:55 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock part C amendment no. 5.
7:57:29 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock part C amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, Amendment numbered 6 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to limit the Department of Justice efforts to seek damages beyond actual damage to property, public lands and firefighting and restoration costs in states with laws limiting such damages.
7:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa part C amendment no. 6.
8:00:28 P.M.	H.R. 1526	By unanimous consent, the LaMalfa amendment was withdrawn.
8:00:34 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 7 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to streamline the U.S. Forest Service’s post-wildfire efforts by including reforestation, site rehabilitation and salvage operations as eligible to be conducted as a part of suppression efforts and adds funding flexibility for such work.
8:00:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa part C amendment no. 7.
8:08:10 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:26 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
8:08:39 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:48 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1526 as unfinished business.
8:10:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent that the Rules Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.Res.225, a resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Congress should establish a joint select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States diplomatic facility and American personnel in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012.

Senator Boxer objected and she and Senator Menendez spoke on the issue.

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No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.240, designating the week of beginning September 15, 2013, as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week”.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.164, designating October 30, 2013, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program works.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.2775, the No Subsidies without Verification Act.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1513, the High Technology Jobs Preservation Act of 2013. (Wyden/Murkowski)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013. (McConnell)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
3:14:42 P.M. -H.R. 761
DEBATE –
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded
with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (Fl) amendment.

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug LaMalfa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:01 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.
10:55:28 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
12:00:55 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dale Ribble, Oak Lake Church, Lincoln, Nebraska.
12:01:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:39 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:06 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.
12:27:50 P.M.	H. Res. 347	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 347 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 761) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
12:27:55 P.M.	H. Res. 347	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.
1:39:36 P.M.	H. Res. 347	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 192 (Roll no. 463).
1:46:57 P.M.	H. Res. 347	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 190 (Roll no. 464).
1:46:57 P.M.	H. Res. 347	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:47:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:47:00 P.M.	H.R. 301	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 301 — “To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.”
1:54:25 P.M.	H.R. 301	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 22 (Roll no. 465).
1:55:14 P.M.	H.R. 761	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 347. H.R. 761 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
1:55:19 P.M.	H.R. 761	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 761 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
1:55:55 P.M.	H.R. 761	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 347 and Rule XVIII.
1:55:56 P.M.	H.R. 761	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:56:06 P.M.	H.R. 761	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 761.
2:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 761	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President.
2:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 761	Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
2:40:05 P.M.	H.R. 761	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-214 to clarify that the definition of `Strategic and Critical Minerals’ only includes the minerals identified by the National Research Council (NRC) as strategic and critical minerals (and any additional minerals added by the Secretary that meet the NRC’s criteria). Also clarifies that the definition of `Mineral Exploration or Mine Permit’ in this underlying legislation only refers to mineral exploration or mine permit for strategic and critical minerals.
2:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment.
2:51:27 P.M.	H.R. 761	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:52:00 P.M.	H.R. 761	An amendment, offered by Mr. Veasey, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-214 to designate the Secretary of Interior to publish no later than 60 days after enactment of the bill a list of `Strategic and Critical Minerals’ for the purpose of the bill. The Secretary must update the list every 5 years.
2:52:21 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Veasey amendment.
3:00:47 P.M.	H.R. 761	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Veasey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Veasey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:01:09 P.M.	H.R. 761	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-214 to require mineral exploration and mining projects to be subjected to an Environmental Impact Statement review prior to approval. Removes the arbitrary limit on the time frame for such reviews.
3:01:26 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.
3:13:12 P.M.	H.R. 761	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 761	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-214 to require that the cost of cleanup be included in financial assurance and that financial insurance instruments shall be in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit or other instrument that would routinely be accepted in commerce.
3:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (Fl) amendment.

3:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (Fl) amendment.
3:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 761	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:22:42 P.M.	H.R. 761	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-214 to clarify the intention of the bill that it will not impact Secretarial Order 3324, as it relates to oil/gas and potash.
3:23:29 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment.
3:29:18 P.M.	H.R. 761	On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:48 P.M.	H.R. 761	Mr. Lamborn moved that the committee rise.
3:30:03 P.M.	H.R. 761	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:39 P.M.	H.R. 761	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 761 as unfinished business.
3:31:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:31:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 18.
4:31:19 P.M.	H.R. 761	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 761 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
4:31:35 P.M.	H.R. 761	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:31:44 P.M.	H.R. 761	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 761	On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 241 (Roll no. 466).
5:07:59 P.M.	H.R. 761	On agreeing to the Veasey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 237 (Roll no. 467).
5:13:26 P.M.	H.R. 761	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 240 (Roll no. 468).
5:19:17 P.M.	H.R. 761	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 235 (Roll no. 469).
5:19:37 P.M.	H.R. 761	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 761.
5:20:32 P.M.	H.R. 761	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 761	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 761	Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
5:21:45 P.M.	H.R. 761	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the House to report the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill containing prohibitions regarding China and Iran.
5:29:54 P.M.	H.R. 761	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 761	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 229 (Roll no. 470).
5:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 761	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 246 – 178 (Roll no. 471).
5:44:15 P.M.	H.R. 761	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:02 P.M.	H. Res. 349	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 349 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
5:45:07 P.M.	H. Res. 349	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:45:10 P.M.	H. Res. 349	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:42 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.