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Bipartisan Legislation Would Strengthen Background Checks

At a press conference on Thursday, April 11, 2013, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen and enhance background checks for new purchasers of firearms. “Failed”

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until noon with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes.

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

At 10:00am there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the tragic mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

At 11:00am today the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims and;

– Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect a voice vote on the Campbell-Smith nomination and a roll call vote on the Kaplan nomination.

Following the vote on the Kaplan nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

When the Senate reconvenes at 2:15pm we will resume consideration of the S.1392, the Energy Efficiency bill. We are trying to reach an agreement on a finite list of amendments to move forward on that legislation. Senator Vitter has an amendment dealing with the Affordable Care Act and certain congressional and administration staff. We would have a side by side or second degree amendment to his amendment. In order to reach an agreement to vote on Vitter’s amendment we would need a finite list of amendments to complete action on the bill.

12:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims;

Confirmed: 64-35

The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm. Following recess, the there will be a period of morning business to allow Senators Udall (CO) and Bennet to talk about the flooding in Colorado.

At 2:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, Energy Efficiency.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims; Confirmed: 64-35

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims by voice vote.

Executive Calendar #335 Kenneth Allen Polite, Jr. – to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana for the term of four years.

Executive Calendar #336, Jon T. Rymer, of Tennessee, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense.

Executive Calendar #337, Steve A. Linick, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State.

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Last Floor Action: 9/17
7:30:51 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 17, 2013

Last Floor Action: 9/17 12:03:08 P.M

. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action: 9/16
2:02:47 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:26 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:42 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.
12:03:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
2:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sablan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
4:01:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 1410	Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1410 — “To prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts.”
4:02:57 P.M.	H.R. 1410	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 1410	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1410.

4:39:21 P.M.	H.R. 1410	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:08 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2449 — “To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.”
4:40:14 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 2449	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.
4:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 2449	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.
4:59:42 P.M.	H.R. 301	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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.”
4:59:58 P.M.	H.R. 301	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:00 P.M.	H.R. 301	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 301.
5:20:53 P.M.	H.R. 301	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.
5:21:34 P.M.	S. 793	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 793 — “To support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.”
5:21:54 P.M.	S. 793	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:21:55 P.M.	S. 793	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 793.
5:34:06 P.M.	S. 793	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.
5:35:01 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3092 — “To amend the Missing Children’s Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
5:35:30 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:35:32 P.M.	H.R. 3092	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3092.
5:50:34 P.M.	H.R. 3092	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.
5:50:54 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an Agreement on Social Security between the United States of America and the Slovak Republic (the “United States-Slovak Republic Totalization Agreement”). – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-62).
5:53:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
6:30:04 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 347.
6:30:55 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:17 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3092 — “To amend the Missing Children’s Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
6:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 3092	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 2 (Roll no. 460).
6:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2449 — “To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.”
7:04:18 P.M.	H.R. 2449	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 461).
7:05:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims at the Navy Yard in Washington DC.
7:08:15 P.M.	S. 793	Considered as unfinished business. S. 793 — “To support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.”
7:16:18 P.M.	S. 793	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 24 (Roll no. 462).
7:16:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:51 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:14:52 P.M.		Mr. Johnson (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:15:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate S.1392 CONGRESS the House HR2775

09/16/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2013. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm.

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

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims and

– Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate in relation to the nominations equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations.

We expect one roll call vote and one voice vote.

Adjourns until Tuesday

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
1:39:45 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on September 16, 2013.

2:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:09 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate Congress the House

09/13/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm.

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

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims and

– Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

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Last Floor Action:
1:39:45 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on September 16, 2013.

Black History

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09/12/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of 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 Vitter proposed two unanimous consent requests and Senator Wyden objected to both.

Request to call up several amendments and vote on Vitter amendment and side-by-side

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the amendments listed below be made pending:

Vitter #1866 (congressional staff and federal employees health care)
Inhofe #1851 (federal purchase requirement)
Bennet #1847 (commercial real estate landlords and tenants)
Udall (CO) #1845 (retrofitting schools)
Klobuchar #1856 (energy efficiency retrofit pilot program)
Sessions #1879 (voluntary certification programs for AC, furnace, boiler, heat pumps)
Enzi #1863 (regional haze program)

That on Tuesday, September 17, at a time to be determined jointly by the Majority and Minority Leaders, there be 60 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Wyden and Vitter. That the only amendment in order to the Vitter amendment be one offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, both subject to debate under the time limit on the Vitter amendment. That no points of order be in order to these two amendments. That upon the expiration of the debate time the Senate proceed to vote on the Vitter amendment and any pending amendments, with the amendment and any amendments to it be subject to a 60-vote threshold to be agreed to.

Senator Wyden objected.

Senator Vitter later said he would add Blumenthal amendment #1878 (commercial building energy code study) to the list.

Request to vote on Vitter bill with no amendments in order

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent to withdraw the Vitter amendment #1866 (this doesn’t make sense because the amendment isn’t pending) and that on Wednesday, September 25 at 3:00pm, the Senate discharge the relevant committees from consideration of his bill (didn’t specify bill number), the no exemption for Washington from Obamacare Act, and proceed to consideration of that bill, and that without any intervening motions or debate, the Senate proceed to 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 or motions to commit, and that after debate has expired, the bill be read a third time, and the Senate immediately vote on final passage, and that the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table.

Senator Wyden objected.

Senator Franken asked unanimous consent to call up Franken amendment #1855 (energy information for commercial buildings).

Senator Vitter objected.

Senator Sanders asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Sanders amendment #1915 (State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program).

Senator Vitter reserved his right to object and asked unanimous consent that the amendments listed below be made pending:

Sanders #1915 (State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program)
Bennet #1847 (commercial real estate landlords and tenants)
Udall (CO) #1845 (retrofitting schools)
Klobuchar #1856 (energy efficiency retrofit pilot program)
Franken #1855
Blumenthal #1878
Vitter #1866 (congressional staff and federal employees health care)

Senator Wyden objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent to vote on his bill next week with no amendments or motions in order.

Senator Wyden objected.

Finally, Senator Vitter objected to Senator Sanders’ original request.

Request to vote on Vitter bill with no amendments in order

Senator Gillibrand asked consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Gillibrand amendment #1860 (disaster relief/emergency assistance for energy efficiency products). Senator Vitter also objected to calling up her amendment and asked consent to call up a series of amendments, and vote on his health care amendment and an alternative. Senator Wyden objected to his request. He then asked the same consent he’s asked several times today to vote on his bill with no amendments in order. Senator Wyden objected to this request. Finally, Senator Vitter objected to Gillibrand’s original request.

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

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #219, the nomination of Victoria Nuland, of VA, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs).

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House Floor Activities Legislative Day of September 12, 2013

9:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:16 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:44 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:03 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s pr oceedings and had approved it. Mr. Johnson (OH) 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. Johnson (OH) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed furt her proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:50 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:07 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.
9:20:15 A.M.	H.R. 2775	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 339. H.R. 2775 — “To condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”
9:20:20 A.M.	H.R. 2775	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2775 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted.
9:21:37 A.M.	H.R. 2775	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2775.
10:30:30 A.M.	H.R. 2775	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:31:00 A.M.	H.R. 2775	On passage Roll Call 458 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

11:02:47 A.M.	H.R. 2775	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 191 (Roll no. 458).
11:02:49 A.M.	H.R. 2775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:03:58 A.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.
11:13:20 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 147, 1 Present (Roll no. 459).
11:15:44 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:31:30 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 12, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013, and that the order of the House on January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
11:32:08 A.M.		_ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:45:22 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

12:45:15 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting principles for modernizing the military compensation and retirement systems requested by section 674(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act forFiscal Year 2013. – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-60).
12:46:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
1:39:34 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:39:44 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:39:45 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS ~~ the House

09/11/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Following the prayer and the pledge, there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.

Following any Leader remarks, the time until 2:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be a bipartisan, bicameral remembrance ceremony of the 12^th anniversary of the September 11^th attacks at 11:00am tomorrow on the East Front of the Capitol.

Members will gather in the rotunda at 10:45am.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 2:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees and Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be a bipartisan, bicameral remembrance ceremony of the 12^th anniversary of the September 11^th attacks at 11:00am on the East Front of the Capitol. Members will gather in the rotunda at 10:45am.

As a reminder, there is an order to adopt the motion to proceed to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, with the concurrence of the Republican Leader. Discussions continue on the appropriate time to turn to its consideration.

The Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. By consent, no amendments or motions relative to Syria or the use of military force are in order during the consideration of the bill. The time until 6:00pm is equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. There will be a period for debate only to allow for opening statements on the bill (Wyden 20 minutes, Murkowski 20 minutes, Shaheen 15 minutes and Portman 15 minutes). Senators will be notified if and when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 :

Wyden for Merkley amendment #1858 (standby power usage study)

The Merkley amendment #1858 (standby power usage study) is pending

Senator Inhofe asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to consider Inhofe-Carper amendment #1851 (to modify the federal purchase of renewable energy requirement). Senator Vitter objected. Senator Vitter wants an agreement to vote on his healthcare amendment before any other amendments are considered.

Senator Udall (CO) spoke about an amendment on energy retrofitting of schools that he would like to call up but will refrain from offering until there is no objection to setting aside the pending amendment.

Senator Bennet asked consent to call up amendment #1847 (commercial real estate landlords and tenants). Senator Vitter objected.

Senator Klobuchar asked consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Klobuchar amendment #1856 (retrofitting nonprofit buildings). Senator Portman objected on behalf of Senator Vitter.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 7pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. We expect to resume consideration of the energy efficiency bill tomorrow morning.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.222, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
10:02:01 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.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:36 A.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE.
10:02:01 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.

10:30:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
12:00:38 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:10 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. Perry 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. Perry 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.
12:02:42 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.
12:03:04 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.
12:31:05 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 339 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”
12:32:25 P.M.	H. Res. 339	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 339.

1:20:25 P.M.	H. Res. 339	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 339, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339 until a time to be announced.
1:20:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:10:54 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
2:10:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:11:29 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 339 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”
2:38:40 P.M.	H. Res. 339	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 196 (Roll no. 456).
2:47:56 P.M.	H. Res. 339	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 195 (Roll no. 457).
2:47:57 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:48:01 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.
2:48:23 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:49 P.M.		Mr. Bucshon asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 12. Agreed to without objection.
2:53:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:04:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:36:48 P.M.		Mr. Pocan moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:36:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:59 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 12, 2013.