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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, October 7, 2013.

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

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

– Executive Calendar #204, the nomination of Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois and

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

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations.

One roll call vote is expected and one voice vote is expected

If all time is used at approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #204, the nomination of Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois. We expect to confirm Calendar #205, the nomination of Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, by a voice vote.

5:30pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #204, the nomination of Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois;

Confirmed: 96-0

Calendar #205, the nomination of Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois was Confirmed by voice vote

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 7:30pm.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #204, the nomination of Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois; Confirmed: 96-0

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Completed the Rule 14 process of:

– H.J.Res.75, making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes;

– H.J.Res.85, making continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; and

– H.R.3223, to provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #205, the nomination of Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois by voice vote.

By unanimous consent, the nomination of Arun Madhavan Kumar, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, received in the Senate on October 7, 2013, will be jointly referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Last Floor Action: 10/5
1:53:38 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2013.

12:00:29 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:34 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:41 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:18:43 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:15 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 7.

2:00:21 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.

2:02:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:02:26 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:03:08 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:11:14 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the

5:45:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 7.
5:45:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 77 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
5:46:27 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 77.
6:30:53 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:31:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Mr. Farr moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
6:31:36 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farr motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. The amendment would replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59.
6:35:05 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Aderholt stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment were not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
6:37:05 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
6:38:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Mr. Farr appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
6:38:28 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	. Aderholt moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
6:38:37 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Roll Call 527 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

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House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:07:49 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 527).
7:15:55 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 528).
7:15:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 77	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:16:19 P.M.	H.R. 139	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Holt asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 139, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:17:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:25:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:29:00 P.M.		Mr. Horsford moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:29:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:33 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 12:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

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

Wrap UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Completed the Rule 14 process of:

– H.R.3230, making continuing appropriations during a government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period and

– H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

Began the Rule 14 process of:

– H.J.Res.75, making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

– H.J.Res.85, making continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes and

– H.R.3223, to provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader with the concurrence of the Republican Leader, the Senate will consider the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #206, the nomination of Andrea R. Wood, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; and

– Executive Calendar #207, the nomination of Madeline Hughes Haikala, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

There will be 30 minutes for debate in the usual form prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations.

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Last Floor Action:
1:53:38 P.M. – The House adjourned. 10/05

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2013.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of October 05, 2013

9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:43 A.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Reverend Eugene Hemrick, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

9:02:09 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:13 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bera of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:41 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:15 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:16:26 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 58 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.”
9:16:45 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:46 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.
9:45:09 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
9:45:26 A.M.	H.R. 3223	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.R. 3223 — “To provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.”
9:45:52 A.M.	H.R. 3223	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3223.
10:35:21 A.M.	H.R. 3223	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:59:06 A.M.	H.R. 3223	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 – 0 (Roll no. 525).
10:59:07 A.M.	H.R. 3223	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:59:09 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:59:11 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 58 — “Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.”
11:14:55 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 58	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 1 (Roll no. 526).
11:15:18 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1848, with an amendment, and passed H.R. 3095, without amendment.
11:16:26 A.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION – Mr. Grayson notified the House of his intention to offer a privilege resolution. Mr. Grayson was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.
11:21:38 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

11:33:54 A.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:53:12 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:53:37 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:53:38 P.M.		The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Friday, October 4, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 2:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Cruz came to the floor today and asked unanimous consent to take up and pass the same 4 joint resolutions and bill that Republicans asked to pass yesterday. For each request, a Democratic senator asked consent to pass a clean continuing resolution to fund the entire government. Senator Cruz objected to modify his requests and there was an objection to the original requests.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014. Senator Murray asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Murray objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives H.R.3230, the Senate take up and pass and H.R.3230, making continuing appropriations during a Government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve component of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period. Senator Durbin asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Durbin objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.70, making continuing appropriations for National Park operations, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for fiscal year 2014. Senator Schumer asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Schumer objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.73, making continuing appropriations for the National Institute of Health for fiscal year 2014. Senator Reid asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Reid objected to the original request.

Democratic Counteroffer

I ask consent that the request be modified as follows:

That an amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, then be read a third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. This amendment is the text that passed the Senate and is a clean continuing resolution for the entire government and is something that is already over in the House and reportedly has the support of a majority of the Members of the House of Representatives.

The period of morning business has been extended until 4:00pm. Senators are permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes today. The Senate will be in session this weekend and depending on House action, roll call votes are possible. We will give senators as much advance warning for when votes will occur but senators are encouraged to remain near Washington

The period of morning business has been extended until 4:00pm. Senators are permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes today.

The Senate will be in session this weekend and depending on House action, roll call votes are possible.

We will give senators as much advance warning for when votes will occur but senators are encouraged to remain near Washington.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed H.R.1848, Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013 with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Passed H.R.3095, To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.227, A resolution to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the heroic rescue of Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people.

Adopted S.Res.213, a resolution expressing support for the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela and condemning violence and intimidation against the country’s political opposition with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.265, Expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism.

Adopted S.Res.266, Designating the week of October 7 through 13, 2013, as “National Chess Week” to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.3230, making continuing appropriations during a government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
3:59:47 P.M. -H.J. Res. 85
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Roll Call 521 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:49:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
12:00:39 P.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate, Washington, DC
12:02:43 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:49 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.
12:40:47 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 371 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”
12:45:27 P.M.	H. Res. 371	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 371.
1:47:32 P.M.	H. Res. 371	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 371, the question was put on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
1:47:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:30:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
2:30:41 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 371 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”
2:55:19 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 184 (Roll no. 519).
3:02:20 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 183 (Roll no. 520).
3:02:35 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	DEBATE – Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to modify the text of H. Res. 371 with the amendment at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
3:03:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, to make a technical correction.
3:04:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:04:59 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 85 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
3:06:35 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 85.
3:50:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:51:16 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
3:51:43 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:51:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Carter stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment are not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
3:59:30 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Bishop (NY) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
3:59:42 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Carter moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
4:27:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 521).
4:27:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On passage Roll Call 522 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

4:34:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 – 164 (Roll no. 522).
4:34:53 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	actMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:35:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 75 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
4:35:31 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
5:29:13 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:29:47 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
5:30:11 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	DEBATE – The House proceedings with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. The amendment would replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
5:32:55 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment was not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
5:38:17 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to appeal the ruling of the chair.
5:38:54 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mr. Aderholt moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
5:39:08 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On motion to table the appeal the ruling of the chair Roll Call 523 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

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6:03:10 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 185 (Roll no. 523).
6:10:08 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 164 (Roll no. 524).
6:10:09 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:11:10 P.M.	H.R. 1804	SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Miller of Florida asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs be permitted to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1804. Agreed to without objection.
6:12:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:31:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:46:22 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:46:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 5, 2013.

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Help the EPA … Stop the shutdown

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Want to know who some of the biggest victims of the government shutdown are? The agencies that protect our environment, including the EPA!

Tell Congress to end the shutdown!

In addition to costing hundreds of thousands of people their jobs, the shutdown has prevented key agencies from serving the American people. The EPA is one of the hardest-hit. The agency has basically been shut down, and 94% of its employees have been sent home.

Employees who “ensure continued public health and safety, including safe use of food and drugs and safe us of hazardous materials” have been sent home. Workers who protect federal lands and research properties have been sent home, as have employees who provide disaster and emergency aid. 505 Superfund cleanup sites in 47 states have been closed. And staff who write and implement greenhouse gas regulations can no longer come to work.

Tell Congress to end the shutdown and let the EPA get back to work protecting our environment.

It gets worse. The national parks are closed to visitors, but open to oil and gas drilling. Just a few employees will stick around to monitor the drilling activities. The Forest Service had to cut its staff, too, right in the middle of peak forest fire season.

Meanwhile, the threats to our environment will not rest. We simply can’t afford to let this happen—there’s too much at stake. Tell Congress to end the shutdown immediately!

-The Earth Day Network Team

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Think Progress … and #ACA

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By CAP Action War Room

Yes, People Are Enrolling In Obamacare

Obamacare enrollment has been open for nearly three days now, and the initial interest has been staggering. Millions of people have checked out the health exchange websites, both for the federal exchange at healthcare.gov, and the state exchanges. And while it’s no surprise that opponents of the law are quick to claim that glitches and wait times associated with the demand indicate some kind of failure, the truth is plain: people want to learn more about the law, and people are signing up.

Over at Think Progress, Tara Culp-Ressler has a round-up of five people who have successfully signed up for Obamacare online:

Leslie Foster from California: 28-year-old Foster enrolled in California’s state-run exchange on Tuesday night, when traffic was a little slower and the site worked better. He told the Wall Street Journal that he settled on his choice on Wednesday morning. Foster is eligible for federal subsidies and will only end up paying about $62 each month for his new insurance plan. “It’s a great deal,” he said. He noted that people on other places have been experiencing more glitches, and said he’s glad that his state embraced health reform. “I’m grateful for being in California. They were definitely ahead of the ball,” he said.

Chad Henderson from Georgia: 21-year-old Henderson successfully enrolled in his state’s federally-run exchange early Tuesday morning. Hetold Wonkblog that he wanted to be one of the first people to sign up for Obamacare because he had read a few articles that said young people would be critical to the health law’s success, and “really just wanted to do my part to help out with the entire process.” He did experience delays with the HealthCare.gov site, and waited about three hours before he could create an account. But he said it was “pretty smooth sailing” from there, and enrolled in a plan with a $175 monthly premium.

Bill Henderson from Georgia: Chad Henderson’s father, Bill, also enrolled in Georgia’s exchange on Tuesday morning. In an interview with the Huffington Post, the younger Henderson said his dad has been uninsured for years, remarking, “I can’t remember a time when my dad has gone to the doctor. He’s just sucked it up.” The two enrolled in separate plans even though Obamacare allows Chad to remain on Bill’s plan until he turns 26. Chad said his father wanted him to take responsibility for his own insurance plan.

Kathy Kanak from Illinois: On Wednesday evening, Kanak tweeted that she had successfully enrolled in a plan on her state’s partnership exchange. Illinois worked with the federal government to set up its insurance marketplace, so Kanak used the federal HealthCare.gov site to enroll. “Success at Healthcare.gov! I’m enrolled!” she tweeted around6:50 pm on Wednesday, adding, “Just took patience. Works great once you are in. People at phone center answered right away and were so nice!”

Leslie Peters from Rhode Island: Peters, who has been uninsured for five years due to her pre-existing conditions, was one of the first people to enroll on Rhode Island’s state-run exchange. She said she was “chompin’ at the bit” to sign up, and was surprised at how easy it ended up being. Peters didn’t encounter website glitches and completed the process in about 15 minutes. “It feels great to know I will soon have insurance and not have to worry about this anymore,” she told Kaiser Health News. “Not having insurance is something I worried about all the time.”

BOTTOM LINE: Republicans fear the successful implementation of Obamacare so much that they are willing to shut down the government over it. But even the government shutdown can’t stop the enrollment process and can’t stop people from getting affordable health care coverage. Obamacare is here to stay.