The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session until 10:00am, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

10:00am – 5 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

5:30pm – 5 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy;
5. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

The 3pm vote series tomorrow will now occur at 5:30pm and we added the cloture vote on the Hezir nomination to the end of the series. As a result, there will be up to 5 roll call votes at 10am and 5 roll call votes at 5:30pm tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, December 3

10:00am:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

5:30pm

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

10:06am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

 

Confirmed: 93-2

The Remaining votes in this series will be 10 minute votes with up to 2 minutes between votes.

 

Next:

2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

10:33am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;

Confirmed: 54-43

 

Next:

 

3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

10:51am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.

Invoked: 65-31

 

Next:

4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

11:07am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

Invoked: 60-36.

Next:

Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

11:25am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

Invoked: 67-28.

The Hale (KY district), Kearney (PA district), and Pappert (PA district) nominations were confirmed by voice votes. At 5:35pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Franklin Orr, Jr., to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy.

Invoked: 71-25

 

6:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy.

Invoked: 68-27

Tonight Senator Reid filed cloture on the Hezir, Stivers, Leeson, Griggsby, Baran, McFerran and Williams nominations and subsequently reached an agreement to schedule the cloture and confirmation votes of those and the Orr and Hezir nominations. The vote schedule and agreement can be found below.

 

Thursday, December 4:

10:00am—up to 5 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #555 Franklin M. Orr, Jr. – to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #660 Joseph S. Hezir – to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years

 

1:45pm—Up to 6 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1039 Gregory N. Stivers – to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1040 Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. – to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #835 Lydia Kay Griggsby – to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran – to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019
6. Cloture on Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

 

Monday, December 8:

5:30pm—up to 3 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082 Jeffery Martin Baran – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2018
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1083 Lauren McGarity McFerran – to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2019
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #552 Ellen Dudley Williams – to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

 

Tuesday, December 9:

10:30am—2 roll call votes

1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1080 Virginia Tyler Lodge – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1081 Ronald Anderson Walter – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019

 

6:00pm—up to 2 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1080 Virginia Tyler Lodge – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1081 Ronald Anderson Walter – to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2019

 

Agreement:

 

LEADER                       I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding Rule 22, at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 4, 2014, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of Cal. #’S.555 (Orr) and 660 (Hezir); further that following these votes the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on the following nominations:

 

Cal. #’S.1039 (Stivers), 1040(Leeson), 835(Griggsby)

 

further, that if cloture is invoked on any of these nominations, that the time until 1:45 be in morning business, for debate only; equally divided in the usual form, and that at 1:45 pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order upon which cloture was invoked; further, that following these votes, the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on the following nominations:

 

Cal. #’S.1082(Baran), 1083(McFerran), 552(Williams)

 

further, that if cloture is invoked on any of these nominations, that on Monday, December 8, 2014, following Leader remarks, the time until 5:30 p.m., be in morning business, for debate only, equally divided in the usual form;  and that at 5:30 pm, all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order upon which cloture was invoked; further, that following those vote, the Senate be in a period of morning business, for debate only, further that on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Senate be in a period of morning business, for debate only, with the time equally divided in the usual form, and at 10:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to vote on cloture on:

 

Cal. #’S.1080(Lodge), 1081(Walter)

 

further that if cloture is invoked, the time until 6:00  p.m., be in morning business, for debate only, equally divided in the usual form;  and that at 6:00 p.m., all post-cloture time be considered expired and the Senate proceed to vote on the nominations in the order listed;  further that there be two minutes for debate prior to each vote and all roll call votes after the first vote in each sequence be 10 minutes in length; further, with respect to the nominations in this agreement, that if any nomination is confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action.

 

CHAIR                          (WITHOUT OBJECTION)

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 93-2.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Confirmed: 53-43.
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky; Invoked: 65-31.
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 60-35.
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Invoked: 67-28.
6. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy; Invoked: 71-25.
7. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #660, Joseph S. Hezir, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy; Invoked: 68-27.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.5681, U.S.-U.K. Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes

Passed S.2759, St. Clair Regional Airport

Passed VA Facility Namings, en bloc

• R.3682
• R.3375
• 2921
• 229

Passed Post Office Namings, en bloc

• R.43
• R.451
• R.1391
• R.3085
• R.3957
• R.4189
• R.4443
• R.4919
• R.5106
• 2523

Adopted S.Res.540, International Day of Democracy

Adopted S.Res.531, Honoring the life of Louis Zamperini

Adopted S.Res.585, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day

Adopted S.Res.593, Wreaths Across America Day

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2970: Military Justice Improvement Act (Gillibrand)

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

1. Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky
2. Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
3. Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

 

 

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Last Floor Action:
9:41:10 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
6:26:54 P.M. -H. Res. 714
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.

Last Floor Action:
1:17:47 P.M. -H. Res. 766
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.

 Last Floor Action:12/2
6:12:27 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2014

10:00:07 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 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.
11:08:02 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924.
11:08:26 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:14:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:59 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. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:33 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:34 P.M.	H.R. 5769	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5769.
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	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.
1:14:48 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
1:17:47 P.M.	H. Res. 766	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.

1:55:06 P.M.	H. Res. 766	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:55:07 P.M.	H. Res. 766	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 766, the Chair announced that further proceedings on adoption would be postponed.
1:55:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:40:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
2:40:50 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of H. Res. 766 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:41:53 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:11:43 P.M.	H. Res. 766	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 540).
3:11:44 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 3 (Roll no. 541).
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:25 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 – 137, 2 Present (Roll no. 542).
3:26:41 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 647	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
3:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 647	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 647.
4:10:37 P.M.	H.R. 647	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 647	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 647, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:11:26 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 5771 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
4:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
4:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.
4:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5771.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5:01:12 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neal motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to deny any “inverted” corporations that change their residence from the United States in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes from receiving the tax benefits made available in the underlying legislation. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 223 (Roll no. 543).
5:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 378 – 46 (Roll no. 544).
5:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 647, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 – 17 (Roll no. 545).
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:58 P.M.		The House received a communication from Scott Perry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Perry notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States Army, seeking documents for use by the prosecution in a court-martial. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
5:59:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Mr. Gingrey (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
5:59:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 120 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.”
5:59:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:59:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2917 — “To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.”
6:00:39 P.M.	S. 2917	On passage Passed without objection.
6:00:41 P.M.	S. 2917	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:27 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:49 P.M.		Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 4. Agreed to without objection.
6:02:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:03:21 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 758 — “Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.”
6:03:41 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:03:45 P.M.	H. Res. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 758.
6:26:19 P.M.	H. Res. 758	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 714 — “Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.”
6:26:52 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:26:54 P.M.	H. Res. 714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.

10:00:07 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:23 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 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.
11:08:02 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2917 and H.R. 4924.
11:08:26 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
11:14:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:59 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. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:33 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
12:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:34 P.M.	H.R. 5769	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5769.
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	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.
1:14:48 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
1:17:47 P.M.	H. Res. 766	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.
1:55:06 P.M.	H. Res. 766	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:55:07 P.M.	H. Res. 766	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 766, the Chair announced that further proceedings on adoption would be postponed.
1:55:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:40:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
2:40:50 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of H. Res. 766 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:41:53 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 766 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:11:43 P.M.	H. Res. 766	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 192 (Roll no. 540).
3:11:44 P.M.	H. Res. 766	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:47 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5769 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.”
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 3 (Roll no. 541).
3:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 5769	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:25:25 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 275 – 137, 2 Present (Roll no. 542).
3:26:41 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
3:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 647	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
3:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 647	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 647.
4:10:37 P.M.	H.R. 647	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 647	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 647, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reichert demanded a the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:11:26 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 766. H.R. 5771 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
4:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 5771 and H.R. 647.
4:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.
4:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5771.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5:01:12 P.M.	H.R. 5771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neal motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to deny any “inverted” corporations that change their residence from the United States in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes from receiving the tax benefits made available in the underlying legislation. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5771	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 223 (Roll no. 543).
5:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 5771	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 378 – 46 (Roll no. 544).
5:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 5771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 647, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 647	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 647 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.”
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 404 – 17 (Roll no. 545).
5:57:04 P.M.	H.R. 647	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:58 P.M.		The House received a communication from Scott Perry, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congressman Perry notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States Army, seeking documents for use by the prosecution in a court-martial. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
5:59:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Mr. Gingrey (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
5:59:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 120 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.”
5:59:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:59:51 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:59:53 P.M.	S. 2917	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2917 — “To expand the program of priority review to encourage treatments for tropical diseases.”
6:00:39 P.M.	S. 2917	On passage Passed without objection.
6:00:41 P.M.	S. 2917	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:27 P.M.	H.R. 669	Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendments.
6:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 669	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 669	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:02:49 P.M.		Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 4. Agreed to without objection.
6:02:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:03:21 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 758 — “Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination.”
6:03:41 P.M.	H. Res. 758	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:03:45 P.M.	H. Res. 758	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 758.
6:26:19 P.M.	H. Res. 758	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 714 — “Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.”
6:26:52 P.M.	H. Res. 714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:26:54 P.M.	H. Res. 714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.
6:49:37 P.M.	H. Res. 714	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:43 P.M.	H. Res. 714	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:49:47 P.M.	S. 2673	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2673 — “To enhance the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.”
6:50:01 P.M.	S. 2673	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:50:04 P.M.	S. 2673	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2673.
7:08:43 P.M.	S. 2673	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:46 P.M.	S. 2673	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:19:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:39:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 3.
9:40:00 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 770.
9:41:02 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:41:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:10 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2014.

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Will Republicans Shut Down our Government or do only a short term deal just in case they want to do dirty later

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will administer the oath of office to Senators Schatz and Scott. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume executive session. There will be 4 roll call votes at 10:30am, on confirmation of the Mamet and Bell nominations and cloture on the Coloretti and Adler nominations. Another series of votes will occur at 4:00pm. Additional votes are possible throughout Tuesday’s session.

10:30am—4 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; and
4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

4:00pm – 3 roll call votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

10:34am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic;

Confirmed: 50-43

 

Next:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; and
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

11:02am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary;

Confirmed: 53-42

11:26am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD;

Invoked: 59-34

 

Next:

 

Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

11:50am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on  Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission;

Invoked: 52-40

 

By consent, we have added the cloture vote on the Lopez nomination to the afternoon vote series and moved the start time to 4:10pm today. As a result, there will now be 4 roll call votes at 4:10pm today on confirmation of Coloretti and Adler nominations and cloture on Burrows and Lopez nominations.

 

4:10pm – 4 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

We also set up a couple series of votes at 10am and 3pm tomorrow. Those votes are as follows:

 

Wednesday, December 3

10:00am:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
5. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

3:00pm

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1036, David Hale, of KY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky;
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1037, Mark Kearney, of PA, to be U.S .District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1038, Gerald Pappert, of PA, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania;

 

Under the regular order, the Senate would then vote on the motion to invoke cloture on:

4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #555, Franklin Orr, of CA, to be Under Secretary of Energy

 

4:13pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD;

Confirmed: 68-28

 

Next:

 

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

4:48pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission;

Confirmed: 53-44

Next:

1. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

5:03pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;

Invoked: 57-39

 

Next:

Cloture on Executive Calendar #1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

5:26pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Noah Bryson Mamet, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Argentine Republic; Confirmed: 50-43.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #631, Colleen Bradley Bell, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary; Confirmed: 53-42.
3. Cloture on Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; Invoked: 59-34.
4. Cloture on Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission; Invoked: 52-40.
5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #772, Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of HUD; Confirmed: 68-28.
6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #918, Robert Adler, of DC, to be Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Safety Commission; Confirmed: 53-44.
7. Cloture on Executive Calendar #1069, Charlotte Burrows, of DC, to be Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Invoked: 57-39.
8. Cloture on Executive Calendar 1067, P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Invoked: 54-43.

Legislative Business

Passed S.1000: Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2013, with a Warner amendment

Passed H.R.5069: Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014

Passed Calendar #602, S.2917: Adding Ebola to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act

Passed H.R.4924: Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2970: Military Justice Improvement Act (Gillibrand)

 

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Last Floor Action:12/2
4:27:25 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:12/1
9:16:48 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 2014.

10:00:38 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:46 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:59 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.
10:06:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 2.
12:01:08 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Gray, Bradley Hill Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
12:02:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:01 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:28 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:25:29 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the 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 December 2, 2014 at 11:03 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2203.
12:25:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:25:57 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5714 — “To permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.”
12:26:19 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:26:21 P.M.	H.R. 5714	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5714.
12:32:37 P.M.	H.R. 5714	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:39 P.M.	H.R. 5714	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:33:26 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5739 — “To amend the Social Security Act to provide for the termination of social security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution, and for other purposes.”
12:33:40 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:05 P.M.	H.R. 5739	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5739.
12:54:43 P.M.	H.R. 5739	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.
12:55:06 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:55:44 P.M.	S. 2040	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2040 — “To exchange trust and fee land to resolve land disputes created by the realignment of the Blackfoot River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and for other purposes.”
1:25:24 P.M.	S. 2040	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 0 (Roll no. 534).
1:25:24 P.M.	S. 2040	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:25:25 P.M.	H.R. 5050	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5050 — “To repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, and for other purposes.”
1:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 5050	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 535).
1:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 5050	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 3572	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3572 — “To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina.”
1:42:34 P.M.	H.R. 3572	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 7 (Roll no. 536).
1:42:34 P.M.	H.R. 3572	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:45 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4200 — “To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prevent duplicative regulation of advisers of small business investment companies.”
1:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:44:56 P.M.	H.R. 4200	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4200.
1:49:26 P.M.	H.R. 4200	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:49:27 P.M.	H.R. 4200	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5471 — “To amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, and for other purposes.”
1:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:49:50 P.M.	H.R. 5471	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5471.
2:07:08 P.M.	H.R. 5471	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:07:11 P.M.	H.R. 5471	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:07:20 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3240 — “To instruct the Comptroller General of the United States to study the impact of Regulation D, and for other purposes.”
2:07:38 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:07:40 P.M.	H.R. 3240	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3240.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3240	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.
2:17:36 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4329 — “To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes.”
2:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 4329	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4329.
2:56:44 P.M.	H.R. 4329	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 4329	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2790 — “To authorize private nonprofit organizations to administer permanent housing rental assistance provided through the Continuum of Care Program under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
2:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:57:23 P.M.	H.R. 2790	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2790.
3:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 2790	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:47 P.M.	H.R. 2790	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:00 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Mr. Pearce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2366 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of World War I.”
3:05:11 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:05:13 P.M.	H.R. 2366	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2366.
3:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 2366	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4569 — “To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to make certain improvements to form 10-K and regulation S-K, and for other purposes.”
3:20:53 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:20:56 P.M.	H.R. 4569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4569.
3:34:48 P.M.	H.R. 4569	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:50 P.M.	H.R. 4569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:35:00 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5739 — “To amend the Social Security Act to provide for the termination of social security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution, and for other purposes.”
3:35:14 P.M.	H.R. 5739	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.
4:04:39 P.M.	H.R. 5739	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 537).
4:04:39 P.M.	H.R. 5739	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:56 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3240 — “To instruct the Comptroller General of the United States to study the impact of Regulation D, and for other purposes.”
4:12:15 P.M.	H.R. 3240	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 538).
4:12:15 P.M.	H.R. 3240	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:27 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2366 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of World War I.”
4:19:12 P.M.	H.R. 2366	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 3 (Roll no. 539).
4:19:12 P.M.	H.R. 2366	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:02 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 766.
4:21:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:27:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:36:25 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1000 and H.R. 5069.
5:36:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
6:12:17 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:12:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:27 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2014.

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