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Latonya Goldsby via Change.org … Never forget Tamir Rice

When my 12-year-old cousin Tamir Rice was shot and killed by a police officer as he played in a park with a toy gun, our family didn’t know what to do. Shocked and heartbroken, we knew we had to find justice for Tamir. I remembered that Trayvon Martin’s parents started a petition on Change.org when police refused to arrest the killer of their young son and that it helped draw national attention to their story.

So I started my own petition on Change.org and over 50,000 people have signed it.

It’s been one year since the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, which propelled #BlackLivesMatter into a national movement. I never thought my family would be part of this conversation – that my little cousin would become one of the reasons we needed to call for police accountability and racial justice here in Cleveland and nationwide.

The simple act of signing a petition can make a difference and other families at the center of the #BlackLivesMatter movement have started petitions on Change.org. The parents of John Crawford, who was killed in a Walmart while he held a toy gun sold at the store used a petition to secure an important Department of Justice investigation into the death of their son. The brother of Walter Scott, shot and killed as he ran away, and the parents of Michael Brown, have each started petitions to call for body cameras nationwide.

You can view all of these petitions on one page by clicking here. There are more than three million signatures from people like you who have shown us that we’re not alone – and that meant the world to us.

From body cameras to a police shooting database, from individual calls for justice to national racial profiling reforms, the petitions on this page not only tell the stories of those directly affected, but provide a way for you to take action and continue to be part of this national conversation. Please use this moment to read these petitions and reflect on what you can do today.

Please continue to support these families’ petitions as we continue to push for justice for our loved ones and positive changes in our communities.

Thank you,

Latonya Goldsby
Cleveland, Ohio

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Troy Davis is dead; the movement continues …Rashad Robinson, ColorOfChange.org

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At 11:08 pm Wednesday, the state of Georgia killed Troy Davis. Just before he was executed, Troy maintained his innocence, urged people to dig deeper into the case to find the truth, and said “For those about to take my life, may God have mercy on your souls, may God bless your souls.” It’s a tragic day for Troy, for his family, and for equality, fairness, and justice.

It’s hard to know what to say at a time like this. In this moment, and in the days and weeks before Troy’s execution, we’ve felt all kinds of things — anger, sadness, inspiration, hope and hopelessness. This is a time to mourn and remember Troy, to contemplate the profound loss we’re facing, to send love and support to Troy’s family and friends. It’s incredibly important to take the time to spiritually and emotionally care for Troy’s family and the amazing community that has arisen to support Troy — and it feels hard to muster the energy to do much more than that.

But before he died, Troy told us that this was about more than him — and he called on those of us who have fought against his execution to continue fighting for justice, even if we weren’t successful in saving his life. Now is also an important moment to take stock of what’s brought us to this point — the criminal justice system that allowed this to happen, and the movement we’ve built to fight for Troy and others facing injustice and oppression at the hands of that system.

Race, the criminal justice system, and the death penalty

At every stage of the criminal justice system, Black people and other minorities face inequality and discrimination. We all know about people who’ve been treated unfairly by police or by the courts. When the entire system treats Black people unequally, it means that the death penalty is applied unequally too. Troy Davis’ case underscores the way in which this systemic inequality can lead to a tragic miscarriage of justice.

In most cases, people who’ve been treated unfairly or wrongly convicted have some chance to correct the injustice. People who have been mistreated by the police can sue them. People who are wrongly serving time can be granted new trials, can be released from prison, and are sometimes entitled to compensation. As we all know, the safeguards that can correct abuse by the criminal justice system often fail, and rampant inequality persists. Usually, people can at least keep trying.

But there’s no way to correct a death sentence. If Troy Davis were serving a sentence of life in prison without parole, he could continue to press the legal system to grant him a fair trial — but because the death penalty exists, he will not have that opportunity.

Troy Davis’ case has sparked a national conversation about the death penalty. In the past, much of the debate around the death penalty has focused on the morality of killing people as a legal punishment — a very important question that brings out a lot of strong opinions. But even if we completely leave aside the question whether or not it can ever be right for the government to punish a murderer by killing them, there’s an entirely different debate to be had — whether or not we can have the death penalty and actually avoid the possibility of killing innocent people. In a criminal justice system that routinely misidentifies Black suspects and disproportionately punishes Black people, Black folks are more likely to be wrongfully executed.

There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that the death penalty has been used to kill innocent people many times. Since 1973, more than 130 people have been released from death row because of evidence that they were wrongly convicted. Troy Davis is one of many people who were executed despite serious questions about their guilt, and he’s called on his supporters to continue working to end the death penalty.

A group of NAACP organizers went to visit Troy in prison yesterday, and NAACP’s Robert Rooks said this about the visit:

For someone that was facing death the very next day, he was just full of life and wanted to spend time talking to the younger staff, the interns, giving them direction and hope and asking them to hold onto God. And he challenged them. He challenged them by saying, “You have a choice. You can either fold up your bags after tomorrow and go home, or you can stand and continue this fight.” He said it doesn’t—it didn’t begin with Troy Davis, and this won’t end if he is executed today. He just asked us all just to continue to fight to end the death penalty, if in fact he’s executed.

A powerful movement

For years, ColorOfChange members have been an important part of a growing movement to stop Troy Davis’ execution. Hundreds of phone calls from ColorOfChange members to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole helped delay Davis’ execution twice. Over the past year, there’s been a huge outpouring of support for Davis from ColorOfChange members — more than 100,000 of us have signed petitions, and we raised more than $30,000 to run radio ads in Georgia calling for justice for Troy.

And we’ve been part of an even bigger movement — NAACP, Amnesty International, National Action Network, Change.org, and others have all been a major part of the fight for Troy Davis, and there are now over close to a million petition signatures overall. Prominent people from all across the political spectrum have spoken out: members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Desmond Tutu, former President Jimmy Carter, Pope Benedict XVI, former FBI Director William Sessions, former Georgia Republican congressman Bob Barr, and former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman Fletcher.

This movement couldn’t stop Davis’ execution — but it’s a movement that won’t die with Troy Davis. There’s no better way to honor Troy’s memory than to keep fighting for justice.

Thanks and Peace,

— Rashad, James, Gabriel, William, Dani, Matt, Natasha and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team
September 21st, 2011

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#JusticeForMikeBrown ~~~ #Ferguson police confiscate​d our billboard!


During an event in Ferguson where hundreds of people marched for an end to police brutality, police confiscated our Governor Nixon mobile billboard and arrested the truck driver, who was then held in police custody for hours and later released.1 Witnesses say police in an unmarked car targeted the driver and ripped him from the truck before he was even able to undo his seat belt.

It’s a shameful attempt to silence our message and diminish our power, but we won’t be stopped. Now, the “accountability truck” is back on the road and it’s time to redouble our efforts to hold Governor Nixon accountable. In just a few days, a grand jury will decide whether or not Officer Darren Wilson will be held acountable for killing Mike Brown — meaning the time for Gov. Nixon to secure a special prosecutor and protect the right to free speech and peaceful protest is now.

Will you help amplify already growing media and public pressure on Governor Nixon?

Share this image of the Governor Nixon “accountability truck” on Facebook.

Tweet this image at Governor Nixon.

Picture of billboard outside Governor Nixon's office, image reads: Go. Nixon, what will you do in this moment with the whole world watching

When communities are prevented from speaking out and challenging their country we are no longer in a democracy; we are no longer in America. From the unconstitutional “keep walking” rule that was ultimately shutdown by a federal judge2 to unlawful arrests, tear gas, and rubber bullets,3 Missouri law enforcement have consistently violated the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful demonstration since Officer Wilson killed Mike Brown. The confiscation of the “accountability truck” and arrest of the driver is just another instance of these outrageous and discriminatory intimidation tactics and police abuse, which Governor Nixon must immediately address.

Right now there are military tanks in St. Louis, which suggest police are preparing to crackdown on peaceful protesters after the grand jury verdict is announced.4 Failure by Governor Nixon to take immediate action to keep Black Missourians safe and secure justice for Mike Brown only condones further police brutality and human rights violations. We will not sit idly by as police treat courageous Missourians as enemy combatants.

If enough people take action today, we can show Governor Nixon the cost of his inaction and hold him accountable for securing a special prosecutor and enforcing a higher standard of police conduct across the state.

Call out Governor Nixon’s failed leadership on Facebook.

Demand #JusticeForMikeBrown on Twitter.

Thanks and peace,

—Rashad, Matt, Arisha, Lyla, Jamar and the rest of the ColorOfChange team
November 8th, 2014

References

1. “Activists rip Ferguson cops for seizing ‘rolling billboard’ criticizing Gov. Jay Nixon,” RawStory 11-06-2014 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4324?t=6&akid=3893.1174326.EfyXLv

2. “Ferguson protest leaders seek 48 hours’ notice of indictment decision” Guardian 11-06-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4325?t=8&akid=3893.1174326.EfyXLv

3. “Police Violated Constitutional Rights Of Ferguson Protesters, Federal Judge Rules” Huffington Post 10-06-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4326?t=10&akid=3893.1174326.EfyXLv

4. “On the Streets of America: Human Rights Abuses in Ferguson,” Amnesty International Report 10-24-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4327?t=12&akid=3893.1174326.EfyXLv

5. ShordeeDooWhop Tweet 11-05-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4328?t=14&akid=3893.1174326.EfyXLv

 

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Dad Calls Cops on Son to Teach Him a Lesson, Cops Shoot Son Dead


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This story is sad on so many levels…

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A father’s attempt to teach his son a lesson for taking his truck without permission ended in tragedy Monday after a local police officer shot the teenager dead.

James Comstock told the Des Moines Register he called the police on his son Tyler after the latter took the former’s truck in retaliation for refusing to buy him cigarettes.

Ames Police Officer Adam McPherson reportedly spotted the lawn care company vehicle and pursued it onto the Iowa State University campus, where a brief standoff ensued after Tyler allegedly refused orders to turn off the engine.

McPherson eventually fired six shots into the truck, two of which struck Tyler who was later pronounced dead.

The official report claims the action was necessary in order “to stop the ongoing threat to the public and the officers.”

Tyler’s dad says he was unarmed at…

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the Senate ** CONGRESS July 6 – 8th ** the House


WorldSchedule for Monday, July 11, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, July 11, 2016.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293 – DOD Appropriations.   There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session. The next roll call vote is expected around noon on …

Wrap Up for Thursday, July 7, 2016

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Roll Call Votes Merkley motion to table McConnell amendment #4936; not tabled: 31-62. Motion to concur in the House amendment to S.764, with an amendment (GMOs); agreed to: 63-30. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5293, DOD Approps; not invoked: 50-44.   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #447, S.Res.340 – ISIS Genocide…

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Jul 6, ’16 8:00 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #357, Brian Martinotti, to be US District Judge for the district of New Jersey; confirmed: 92-5. Motion to invoke cloture on motion to proceed to S.3100, Sanctuary Cities; not invoked: 53-44. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2193, Kate’s Law; not invoked: 55-42. Motion…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 08, 2016

9:00:03 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:10 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:00 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:16:14 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
10:16:17 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:17:31 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:17:36 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.
10:18:04 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.
10:38:02 A.M. S. 2943 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
10:38:41 A.M. S. 2943 Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
10:39:05 A.M. S. 2943 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion from Mr. Thornberry.
10:43:14 A.M. S. 2943 The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:43:19 A.M. S. 2943 On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:09 A.M. S. 524 CALLING UP CONFERENCE REPORT – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, the Chair recognized Mr. Upton for the purpose of calling up the conference report to accompany S. 524.
10:44:18 A.M. S. 524 Mr. Upton brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-669 for consideration as a privileged matter.
10:44:20 A.M. S. 524 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany S. 524.
11:36:20 A.M. S. 524 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:57:58 A.M. S. 524 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 – 5 (Roll no. 399).
11:57:59 A.M. S. 524 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:58:34 A.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House rose in a moment of silence in recognition of the Dallas Police Officers involved in the shooting on July 7, 2016.
12:02:27 P.M. S. 2943 Mr. Thornberry moved that the House close portions of the conference.
12:09:50 P.M. S. 2943 On motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 – 14 (Roll no. 400).
12:09:52 P.M. S. 2943 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:10:26 P.M. H.R. 1777 Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:11:15 P.M. H.R. 1777 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:11:16 P.M. H.R. 1777 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:13:59 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4960, H.R. 4372, and S. 2340. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 764 with an amendment.
12:14:39 P.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:21:03 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on July 8, 2016, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 11, 2016, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:21:33 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:41:12 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Forbes, Miller (FL), Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Bishop (UT), Turner, Kline, Rogers (AL), Franks (AZ), Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Gibson, Hartzler, Heck (NV), Stefanik, Smith (WA), Sanchez, Loretta, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Johnson (GA), Speier, and Peters.
12:41:13 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Pompeo, and Schiff.
12:41:14 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 571-74 and 578 of the Senate bill, and secs. 571, 573, 1098E, and 3512 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walberg, Guthrie, and Scott (VA).
12:41:15 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 3112 and 3123 of the Senate bill, and secs. 346, 601, 749, 1045, 1090, 1095, 1673, 3119A, and 3119C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference:: Latta, Johnson of Ohio, and Pallone.
12:41:16 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 828, 1006, 1007, 1050, 1056, 1089, 1204, 1211, 1221-23, 1231, 1232, 1242, 1243, 1247, 1252, 1253, 1255-58, 1260, 1263, 1264, 1271-73, 1276, 1283, 1301, 1302, 1531-33, and 1662 of the Senate bill, and secs. 926, 1011, 1013, 1083, 1084, 1098K, 1099B, 1099C, 1201, 1203, 1214, 1221-23, 1227, 1229, 1233, 1235, 1236, 1245, 1246, 1250, 1259A-59E, 1259J, 1259L, 1259P, 1259Q, 1259U, 1261, 1262, 130103, 1510, 1531-33, 1645, 1653, and 2804 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce, Zeldin, and Engel.
12:41:17 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of secs. 564 and 1091 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1097, 1869, 1869A, and 3510 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McCaul, Donovan, and Thompson (MS).
12:41:18 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 829J, 829K, 944, 963, 1006, 1023-25, 1053, 1093, 1283, 3303, and 3304 of the Senate bill, and secs. 598, 1090, 1098H, 1216, 1261, and 3608 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
12:41:19 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 2825, subtitle D of title XXVIII, and sec. 2852 of the Senate bill, and secs. 312, 601, 1090, 1098H, 2837, 2839, 2839A, subtitle E of title XXVIII, secs. 2852, 2854, 2855, 2864-66, title XXX, secs. 3508, 7005, and title LXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Cook, Hardy, and Grijalva.
12:41:20 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 339, 703, 819, 821, 829H, 829I, 861, 944, 1048, 1054, 1097, 1103-07, 1109-13, 1121, 1124, 1131-33, 1135, and 1136 of the Senate bill, and secs. 574, 603, 807, 821, 1048, 1088, 1095, 1098L, 1101, 1102, 1104-06, 1108-11, 1113, 1259C, and 1631 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chaffetz, Russell, and Cummings.
12:41:21 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 874 of the Senate bill and secs. 1605, 1673, and title XXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Weber (TX), and Johnson, E. B.
12:41:22 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 818, 838, 874, and 898 of the Senate bill, and title XVIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Knight, and Velazquez.
12:41:23 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 541, 562, 601, 961, 3302-07, 3501, and 3502 of the Senate bill, and secs. 343, 601, 731, 835, 1043, 1671, 3119C, 3501, 3504, 3509, 3512, and title XXXVI of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hunter, Rouzer, and Maloney, Sean.
12:41:24 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 706, 755, and 1431 of the Senate bill, and secs. 741, 1421, and 1864 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bost, and Takano.
12:41:25 P.M. S. 2943 The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 1271 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Brady (TX), Reichert, and Levin.
12:50:45 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:41:06 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:41:15 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:41:17 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 07, 2016

10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 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.
11:14:29 A.M. DECORUM IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER – Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule I, the Chair has the responsibility to preserve order and decorum in the House. The Chair reminded Members that as ruled on June 12, 2003, exhibitions involving members trafficking the well is a breach of decorum.
11:15:27 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 July 7.
12:00:26 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:44 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:46 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Judy Chu of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:09 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:37:06 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 July 7, 2016 at 11:56 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 38.
12:37:36 P.M. H. Res. 809 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 809 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.”
12:39:21 P.M. H. Res. 809 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 809.
2:29:48 P.M. H. Res. 809 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 809, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:30:09 P.M. H.R. 5485 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
2:39:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:40:31 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 26 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce a new regulatory action of $100 million or more.
2:40:49 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 26.
2:49:19 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:09 P.M. H.R. 5485 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Crenshaw, comprised of the following amendments and printed in House Report 114-639: Nos. 27, 48, 53, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69.
2:50:16 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes on the Crenshaw en bloc amendments No. 1.
2:52:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Crenshaw amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
2:53:02 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 28 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from proposing or implementing a rule that mandates the use of universal proxy ballots during proxy contests.
2:54:38 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 28.
3:01:59 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:02:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 29 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to designate any nonbank financial company as “too big to fail” or as a “systemically important financial institution” or to make a determination that material financial distress at a nonbank financial company could pose a threat to U.S. financial stability.
3:03:08 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 29.
3:12:46 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:13:14 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 30 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to pay a performance bonus to any senior IRS employee.
3:13:37 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 30.
3:22:47 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:22:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 31 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used to provide financial assistance to Sanctuary Cities.
3:23:30 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 31.
3:30:44 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:32:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Guinta, numbered 32 printed in House Report 114-639 to make no funds available to the CFPB to enforce or administer guidance pertaining to indirect auto lending.
3:32:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guinta amendment No. 32.
3:41:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Guinta amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:42:25 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, numbered 33 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funding to propose or finalize a regulatory action until January 21, 2017.
3:42:45 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 33.
3:53:35 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 34 printed in House Report 114-639 to state no funds appropriated in this Act may be used to enforce a SEC rule pursuant to Section 1502 of Dodd-Frank relating to “conflict minerals.”
3:54:29 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 34.
4:05:29 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:06:02 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 35 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Pay Ratio Disclosure rules.
4:06:04 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 35.
4:17:11 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 35, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:17:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lance, numbered 37 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to give Iran access to the U.S. dollar.
4:17:57 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lance amendment No. 37.
4:25:44 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Lance amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:05 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 38 printed in House Report 114-639 to defund an Executive Order which directs Federal agencies to provide foreign-language services to anyone who might seek to engage with federal, state, and local governments.
4:26:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 38.
4:38:12 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 38, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:38:37 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, numbered 39 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funs for Operation Choke Point.
4:38:38 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 39.
4:48:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:11 P.M. H.R. 5485 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:12:08 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 241 (Roll no. 377).
5:15:58 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 224 (Roll no. 378).
5:18:57 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 203 (Roll no. 379).
5:22:14 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 180 (Roll no. 380).
5:25:27 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 182 (Roll no. 381).
5:28:19 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 182 (Roll no. 382).
5:31:39 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Guinta amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 162, 1 Present (Roll no. 383).
5:34:58 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 188 (Roll no. 384).
5:38:01 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 185 (Roll no. 385).
5:42:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 232 (Roll no. 386).
5:42:24 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the committee rise.
5:42:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:42:49 P.M. H.R. 5485 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
5:43:04 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 809, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:43:18 P.M. H. Res. 809 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 809 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.”
5:50:09 P.M. H. Res. 809 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 179 (Roll no. 387).
5:56:09 P.M. H. Res. 809 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 388).
5:56:11 P.M. H. Res. 809 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:12 P.M. S. 2943 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, S. 2943 is considered passed House as amended.
5:57:23 P.M. H.R. 5485 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
5:57:35 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:58:30 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Messer, numbered 40 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the CFPB to commence any administrative adjudication or civil action beyond the 3 year statute of limitation established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
5:58:31 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 40.
6:07:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:08:16 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 41 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds from being used to implement D.C.’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act (RHNDA).
6:08:27 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 41.
6:17:39 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:18:34 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mullin, numbered 43 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds from being used to finalize, implement, administer or enforce CPSC’s proposed rule on Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices.
6:18:48 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 43.
6:22:22 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:22:44 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 44 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds under this Act from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or codify into regulation, the SEC’s guidance relating to ‘Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change’
6:22:54 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey amendment No. 44.
6:33:53 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Posey amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:34:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 45 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of any funds from being used to issue a license pursuant to any Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) memo regarding section 5.1.1 of Annex II to the JCPOA, including the OFAC memo titled, ‘Statement of Licensing Policy For Activities Related to the Export Or Re-Export to Iran of Commercial Passenger Aircraft and Related Parts and Services’ and any other OFAC memo of the same substance.
6:34:21 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 45.
6:43:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:44:24 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 46 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of any funds from being used to authorize a transaction by a U.S. financial institution (as defined under section 561.309 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations) that is ordinarily incident to the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran
6:44:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 46.
6:54:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:47 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Sanford, numbered 47 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to enforce regulations limiting the rights of Americans to travel to Cuba.
6:54:49 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 47.
6:58:47 P.M. H.R. 5485 By unanimous consent, the Sanford amendment was withdrawn.
6:59:20 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Carney, numbered 50 printed in House Report 114-639 to extend the redesignation period for HUBZones to 7 years.
6:59:29 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney amendment No. 50.
7:06:50 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:07:42 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, numbered 51 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds made available by the Act to be used to pay final judgments, awards, compromise settlements, or interest and costs specified in the judgments to Iran using amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or interest from amounts appropriated under such section.
7:07:51 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 51.
7:14:11 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:41 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, numbered 52 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds made available by the Act to be used to circumvent the conditions of Section 104 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
7:14:44 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 52.
7:20:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:27 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Yarmuth, numbered 54 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used in contravention of Section 317 of the Communications Act of 1934.
7:20:29 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yarmuth amendment No. 54.
7:26:59 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Yarmuth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:27:50 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Jenkins (WV), numbered 58 printed in House Report 114-639 to increase funding for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) by $2 million with an offset.
7:27:53 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jenkins (WV) amendment No. 58.
7:30:41 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Jenkins (WV) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:01 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, numbered 68 printed in House Report 114-639 to specify that no funds may be used to revise any policy or directive related to hiring preferences for veterans of the Armed Forces.
7:31:04 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 68.
7:36:57 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gallego amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:37:16 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Hartzler, numbered 70 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the CFPB from implementing any contract with a vendor to provide informational messages.
7:37:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hartzler amendment No. 70.
7:45:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hartzler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:45:41 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee now rise.
7:45:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:46:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
7:47:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
8:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 7.
8:01:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
8:01:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:02:49 P.M. H.R. 5485 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.
8:24:34 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Messer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 179 (Roll no. 389).
8:28:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 192 (Roll no. 390).
8:32:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Mullin amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 391).
8:35:17 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 193 (Roll no. 392).
8:39:39 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 292 (Roll no. 393).
8:43:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Yarmuth amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 394).
8:47:39 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 409 – 14 (Roll no. 395).
8:51:05 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 396).
8:51:36 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5485.
8:52:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
8:52:34 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
8:53:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Peters moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
8:53:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) 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 provide an additional $5,000,000 in funding for the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) in order to enhance the agencys capability to combat terrorism, drug lords, weapons of mass destruction and other national security threats.
9:04:28 P.M. H.R. 5485 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
9:10:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 241 (Roll no. 397).
9:16:28 P.M. H.R. 5485 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 185 (Roll no. 398).
9:16:30 P.M. H.R. 5485 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:17:39 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:24:33 P.M. Mr. Roskam moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:24:49 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:50 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 06, 2016

10:00:04 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 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.
11:26:58 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:45 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 6.
12:00:52 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend James R. Shaw, Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, VA
12:02:28 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:36 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Rice of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:34 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.
12:43:57 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Joaquin Castro. Mr. Castro (TX) formally notified the House that he was taking a leave of absense from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:44:24 P.M. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(D) of rule X,, the Speaker appointed Mr. Castro, Texas.
12:44:39 P.M. H. Res. 803 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 803 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:47:49 P.M. H. Res. 803 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 803.
1:50:36 P.M. H. Res. 803 POSTPONED PROCEEDING – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 803, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:51:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:51:06 P.M. H.R. 2646 Mr. Murphy (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2646 — “To make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.”
1:51:45 P.M. H.R. 2646 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:51:46 P.M. H.R. 2646 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2646.
2:45:12 P.M. H.R. 2646 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.
2:46:55 P.M. H.R. 1270 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 793. H.R. 1270 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.”
2:47:00 P.M. H.R. 1270 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1270 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-60 shall be considered as adopted.
2:48:56 P.M. H.R. 1270 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1270.
3:23:45 P.M. H.R. 1270 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:44:37 P.M. H.R. 1270 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 164 (Roll no. 351).
3:44:39 P.M. H.R. 1270 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:02 P.M. H. Res. 803 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 803 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
3:52:27 P.M. H. Res. 803 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 180 (Roll no. 352).
3:59:23 P.M. H. Res. 803 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 182 (Roll no. 353).
3:59:24 P.M. H. Res. 803 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:59:29 P.M. S. 1252 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1252 — “To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.”
4:06:15 P.M. S. 1252 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 – 53 (Roll no. 354).
4:06:16 P.M. S. 1252 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:28 P.M. H.R. 2646 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2646 — “To make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.”
4:16:26 P.M. H.R. 2646 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 2 (Roll no. 355).
4:16:27 P.M. H.R. 2646 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:31 P.M. Mr. Carter (TX) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5634.
4:18:10 P.M. S. 2845 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:18:18 P.M. S. 2845 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2845 — “To extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014.”
4:18:44 P.M. S. 2845 On passage Passed without objection.
4:18:45 P.M. S. 2845 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:50 P.M. H. Res. 806 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:18:58 P.M. H. Res. 806 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 806 — “Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.”
4:19:23 P.M. H. Res. 806 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:19:25 P.M. H. Res. 806 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:18 P.M. H.R. 4361 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 803. H.R. 4361 — “To amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes.”
4:21:23 P.M. H.R. 4361 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4361 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. Resolution also provides suspension authority through July 8, 2016.
4:21:32 P.M. H.R. 4361 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 803 and Rule XVIII.
4:21:33 P.M. H.R. 4361 The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:21:57 P.M. H.R. 4361 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4361.
5:10:56 P.M. H.R. 4361 An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-666 to make technical and conforming changes to the bill.
5:11:01 P.M. H.R. 4361 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment no. 1.
5:12:43 P.M. H.R. 4361 On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:52 P.M. H.R. 4361 An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-666 to establish that no agency employee when acting in their official capacity shall be permitted to establish, operate, maintain, or otherwise permit the use of information technology not certified by the Agency’s Chief Information Officer as in compliance with the established information security protocols.
5:13:36 P.M. H.R. 4361 Posey amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
5:13:55 P.M. H.R. 4361 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey amendment no. 2, as modified.
5:16:45 P.M. H.R. 4361 On agreeing to the Posey amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:08 P.M. H.R. 4361 An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-666 to strike sections that extend probationary periods, modifies suspension and termination procedures, forced mandatory leave provisions, and others.
5:17:10 P.M. H.R. 4361 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment no. 3.
5:25:34 P.M. H.R. 4361 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:26:16 P.M. H.R. 4361 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Watson Coleman, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-666 to exempt from the midnight rules moratorium any rule that has been included in the Unified Regulatory Agenda for at least one year.
5:26:19 P.M. H.R. 4361 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman amendment no. 5.
5:32:50 P.M. H.R. 4361 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watson Coleman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Watson Coleman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:33:15 P.M. H.R. 4361 Mr. Palmer moved that the Committee now rise.
5:33:33 P.M. H.R. 4361 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:46 P.M. H.R. 4361 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4361 as unfinished business.
5:34:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 794. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
5:34:45 P.M. H.R. 5485 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5485 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution, and pro forma amendments described in section 4 of the resolution.
5:34:57 P.M. H.R. 5485 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 794 and Rule XVIII.
5:34:58 P.M. H.R. 5485 The Speaker designated the Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
5:35:23 P.M. H.R. 5485 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5485.
6:35:43 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against a provision in H.R. 5485, stating that it violated clause 2 of rule XXI, which prohibits changing existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:38:48 P.M. H.R. 5485 Ms. Kaptur appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
7:12:21 P.M. H.R. 5485 On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 168 (Roll no. 356).
7:12:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Crenshaw moved that the commitee rise.
7:12:45 P.M. H.R. 5485 On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:55 P.M. H.R. 5485 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
7:13:46 P.M. S. 524 Conference report H. Rept. 114-669 filed.
7:14:25 P.M. H.R. 5485 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
7:14:38 P.M. H.R. 5485 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:21:46 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-639 to reprogram already appropriated funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the Department of Treasury.
7:21:49 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 1.
7:29:37 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:30:09 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-639 to decrease by $20.7 million, the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) account, to offset an inappropriate augmentation of this account outside of the congressional appropriations process by the Department of Justice through settlement agreements which required banks to donate $20.7 million to certified CDFI entities.
7:30:11 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 2.
7:40:21 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Duffy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Duffy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:40:48 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Becerra, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike Section 127, which prevents the IRS from issuing guidance to more clearly define political activity for 501(c)(4) organizations.
7:40:51 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Becerra amendment No. 3.
7:50:20 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Becerra amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Becerra demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:50:41 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike restrictions on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ability to promulgate rules restricting pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer contracts with firms offering financial products.
7:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 4.
8:01:35 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:01:36 P.M. H.R. 5485 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that amendments 5, 6, and 7 may be offered en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
8:02:22 P.M. H.R. 5485 Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent request, Ms. Moore was recognized to offer amendments 5, 6, and 7.
8:02:23 P.M. H.R. 5485 Amendments en bloc offered by Ms. Moore, comprised of amendments 5, 6, and 7 printed in House Report 114-639.
8:02:27 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore en bloc amendments #1.
8:10:34 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendments, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendments en bloc and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.
8:12:01 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-639 to increase funding for the SEC by $50 million.
8:12:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment No. 10.
8:19:33 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:20:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-639 to decrease funding for the Selective Service System by $22,703,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
8:20:20 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 11.
8:29:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:29:43 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 613.
8:29:45 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 12.
8:40:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:40:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Kildee, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike Section 625, a provision that prevents the SEC from developing or finalizing a rule that requires the disclosure of political contributions to tax exempt organizations.
8:40:44 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 13.
8:50:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kildee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kildee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:51:00 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 14 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 632.
8:51:02 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 14.
9:03:06 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:04:01 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 15 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 637.
9:04:04 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 15.
9:13:42 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:14:26 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 16 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 638.
9:14:29 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 16.
9:24:01 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:25:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Ms. Sewell (AL), No. 17 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 639 which prohibits funds from being used by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) to enforce regulations or rules with respect to payday loans, vehicle title loans, or other similar loans during FY 2017.
9:25:06 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sewell amendment No. 17.
9:35:54 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sewell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sewell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:22 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, No. 19 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike the repeal of the District of Columbia budget autonomy referendum.
9:36:27 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment No. 19.
9:49:25 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:50:15 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, No. 20 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used to enforce the requirement of the Federal Election Campaign Act that solicitation of contribution from member corporations’ stockholders or personnel from a trade association be separately and specifically approved by the member corporation involved prior to the solicitation, and that such member corporations does not approve any such solicitation by more than one trade association in any calendar year.
9:50:19 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment No. 20.
9:57:53 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58:40 P.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, No. 21 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer or enforce any of the rules proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the FCC on March 31, 2016 (FCC 16-39), intended to regulate consumer privacy obligations as necessitated by the FCC’s net neutrality regime.
9:59:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 16.
10:08:31 P.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:09:56 P.M. H.R. 5485 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:31:46 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 245 (Roll no. 357).
10:37:03 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 254 (Roll no. 358).
10:41:18 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Becerra amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 239 (Roll no. 359).
10:44:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 236 (Roll no. 360).
10:48:13 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Moore amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 361).
10:52:07 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 238 (Roll no. 362).
10:56:35 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 128 – 294 (Roll no. 363).
10:59:39 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 245 (Roll no. 364).
11:02:45 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Kildee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 236 (Roll no. 365).
11:05:32 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 366).
11:08:59 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 255 (Roll no. 367).
11:11:38 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 368).
11:14:33 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Sewell (AL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 369).
11:17:28 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 370).
11:20:31 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 185 (Roll no. 371).
11:23:25 P.M. H.R. 5485 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 187 (Roll no. 372).
11:23:35 P.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.
11:23:51 P.M. H.R. 5485 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:00 P.M. H.R. 5485 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
11:24:21 P.M. H.R. 4361 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4361 — “To amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes.”
11:24:42 P.M. H.R. 4361 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:25:20 P.M. H.R. 4361 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:28:55 P.M. H.R. 4361 On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 239 (Roll no. 373).
11:31:54 P.M. H.R. 4361 On agreeing to the Watson Coleman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 374).
11:32:02 P.M. H.R. 4361 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4361.
11:32:23 P.M. H.R. 4361 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:32:34 P.M. H.R. 4361 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.
11:33:35 P.M. H.R. 4361 Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
11:34:09 P.M. H.R. 4361 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which would bring to the floor H.R. 1076, Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015; the “No Fly, No Buy” legislation; and H.R. 1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015.
11:39:42 P.M. H.R. 4361 Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contain provisions not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
11:39:42 P.M. H.R. 4361 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
11:41:38 P.M. H.R. 4361 Mr. Thompson (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
11:42:02 P.M. H.R. 4361 Mr. Chaffetz moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
11:58:40 P.M. H.R. 4361 On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 182 (Roll no. 375).
12:04:43 A.M. H.R. 4361 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 376).
12:04:45 A.M. H.R. 4361 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:05 A.M. Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 809.
12:05:22 A.M. H.R. 5485 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
12:05:48 A.M. H.R. 5485 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:06:39 A.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, No. 22 printed in House Report 114-639 to provide for a one percent across the board cut to the bill’s discretionary spending levels.
12:06:45 A.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 22.
12:19:21 A.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:19:54 A.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, No. 23 printed in House Report 114-639 to reduce the salary of the IRS Commissioner to $0 annually from date of enactment through January 20, 2017.
12:19:57 A.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 23.
12:30:47 A.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:34:44 A.M. H.R. 5485 An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, No. 25 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to change the Selective Service System registration requirements.
12:34:57 A.M. H.R. 5485 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 749, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 25.
12:42:17 A.M. H.R. 5485 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:42:39 A.M. H.R. 5485 Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.
12:42:54 A.M. H.R. 5485 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:43:05 A.M. H.R. 5485 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
12:44:03 A.M. Mr. Crenshaw moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:44:30 A.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:44:31 A.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2016.

 

 

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