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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 11/20 the House

11/20/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour for debate only with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the second half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act. There will be up to 6 hours for debate only on the issue of sexual assault with the time divided as follows:

Senator Gillibrand, or her designee controlling three hours;
Senators McCaskill and Ayotte, or their designees, each controlling 75 minutes;
Ranking Member Inhofe, or his designee, controlling 20 minutes; and
Chairman Levin, or his designee, controlling 10 minutes.

We hope to reach an agreement to vote on the sexual assault-related amendments during Wednesday’s session.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to vote on the Gillibrand (SA #2099) and McCaskill-Ayotte (SA #2170) sexual assault amendments at 5:30pm tonight.

Senator Inhofe asked to modify the request that following disposition of the McCaskill/Ayotte amendment #2170, all pending amendments be withdrawn and the Republican manager or his designee be recognized to offer the next amendment in order to be followed by an amendment offered by the Majority side and the two sides continue to offer amendments in alternating fashion until all amendments are disposed of.

Senator Reid did not agree to the modification.

Senator Coburn then objected to the original Reid request.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 7:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Roll call votes are unlikely tonight. Senator Reid will be recognized at 7:30pm.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.304, Recognizing the 30^th Anniversary of the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, November 22, 1983.

Adopted S.Res.305, Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.306, designating Thursday, November 21, 2013, as “Feed America Day”.

Adopted S.Res.307, a resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Adopted S.Res.308, Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1752, the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013. (Gillibrand)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1737, the Minimum Wage Fairness Act. (Harkin)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Senator Reid filed cloture on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act. The filing deadline for germane first degree amendments is 1:00pm, Thursday, November 21.

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Last Floor Action:
7:08:25 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 2013.

10:00:34 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:42 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas Massie to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:07 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.
11:08:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 20.
12:00:55 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Paul Taylor, St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
12:02:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:57 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Tsongas to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:13 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.
12:38:08 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 420 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1900) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects, and for other purposes.”
12:41:28 P.M.	H. Res. 420	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 420.
1:46:20 P.M.	H. Res. 420	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 592).
1:53:41 P.M.	H. Res. 420	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 593).
1:53:42 P.M.	H. Res. 420	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:54:11 P.M.	H.R. 1965	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1965 — “To streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development for American energy security, economic development, and job creation, and for other purposes.”
1:54:52 P.M.	H.R. 1965	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:00:23 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 594).
2:04:17 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 595).
2:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 596).
2:12:45 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 597).
2:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 598).
2:17:29 P.M.	H.R. 1965	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1965.
2:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 1965	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:18:23 P.M.	H.R. 1965	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.
2:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On agreeing to the Rules amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 1965	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:20:47 P.M.	H.R. 1965	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to insert language clarifying tax provisions applicable to defined major integrated oil companies. The amendment would also add a new section to the bill prohibiting the legislation from requiring the Secretary of the Interior to allow energy development that would negatively impact land that is identified by the Secretary, in consultation with affected Indian tribes, as a Native American sacred site or cultural site.
2:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 1965	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:34:08 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 599).
2:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 1965	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 600).
2:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 1965	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:33 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 20, 2013 at 11:51 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3304 with amendments and passed S. 381.
2:43:59 P.M.	H.R. 2728	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 419. H.R. 2728 — “To recognize States’ authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation.”
2:44:04 P.M.	H.R. 2728	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1965 and H.R. 2728. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules report 113-271. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
2:44:13 P.M.	H.R. 2728	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 419 and Rule XVIII.
2:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 2728	The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:44:41 P.M.	H.R. 2728	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2728.

3:54:28 P.M.	H.R. 2728	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-271 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas drilling operations on public lands.
3:54:30 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part B amendment No. 1.
4:03:23 P.M.	H.R. 2728	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt Part B amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:03:51 P.M.	H.R. 2728	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 113-271 to require states to submit a copy of their hydraulic fracturing regulations and chemical disclosure requirements to the BLM for public disclosure and provide other technical/clarifying changes.
4:03:55 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores Part B amendment No. 2.
4:10:58 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:28 P.M.	H.R. 2728	An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-271 to direct the GAO to conduct a study on the economic benefits of domestic oil and gas production as result of hydraulic fracturing including job creation, energy prices and State and Federal revenues.
4:11:30 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed Part B amendment No. 3.
4:12:00 P.M.	H.R. 2728	Reed amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
4:17:25 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the Reed amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:52 P.M.	H.R. 2728	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 113-271 to prohibit the export of natural gas produced from public lands.
4:17:54 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio Part B amendment No. 4.
4:29:15 P.M.	H.R. 2728	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio Part B amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced 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.
4:29:50 P.M.	H.R. 2728	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 113-271 to instruct the Secretary to conduct an annual review of any and all state hydraulic fracturing activity and submit a report to Congress.
4:29:52 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 419, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) Part B amendment No. 5.
4:34:25 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:41 P.M.	H.R. 2728	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.
4:35:50 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the Holt amendment (A002) Roll Call 601 – Recorded vote pending.

5:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 230 (Roll no. 601).
5:05:40 P.M.	H.R. 2728	MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country, and of all who serve in our armed forces and their familes.
5:12:29 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 142 – 276 (Roll no. 602).
5:13:02 P.M.	H.R. 2728	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2728.
5:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 2728	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:13:36 P.M.	H.R. 2728	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5:14:18 P.M.	H.R. 2728	Mr. Lowenthal moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
5:15:35 P.M.	H.R. 2728	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the underlying bill does not limit the authority of the Department of Interior or any state to require the public disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
5:30:09 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 232 (Roll no. 603).
5:41:19 P.M.	H.R. 2728	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 187 (Roll no. 604).
5:41:21 P.M.	H.R. 2728	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:31 P.M.		Mr. LaMalfa asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 21. Agreed to without objection.
5:42:49 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:49:24 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 11/18 the House

11/18/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, November 18, 2013.

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

For the information of all Senators, cloture was filed on the following items on Thursday, November 14^th:

– Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

– H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; and

– Motion to proceed to S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014.

The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to H.R.3204,the Drug Quality and Security Act is 3:00pm on Monday. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to H.R.3204 is 4:00pm on Monday.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Robert Wilkins to be US Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

At 5:30pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes:

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the Wilkins nomination

If cloture is not invoked on the Wilkins nomination,

2) Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act

If cloture is invoked on H.R.3204,

3) Passage of H.R.3204

Upon disposition of H.R.3204,

4) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act.

After the Senate convened today, Senator Reid withdrew the cloture motion on H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act, and the pending motion and amendments. Then the Senate passed H.R.3204 by voice vote.

As a result, there will only be up to 2 roll call votes at 5:30pm tonight. Those votes would be on the following motions:

– Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; (if cloture is not invoked, then immediately proceed to the next vote)

– Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014.

5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Not Invoked: 53-38

Senator Reid changed his vote to no (for procedural reasons) and then entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the Wilkins nomination.

6:15pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act;

Invoked: 91-0

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the first amendments in order to S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act, be the following:

– Republican Leader, or designees (Guantanamo)

– Democratic side-by-side (Guantanamo)

– Gillibrand, or designee (sexual assault)

– McCaskill-Ayotte (sexual assault)

That no second degree amendments be in order and each amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold. That each side by side be voted on prior to the amendment to which they were offered. That no motions to recommit be in order during the consideration of the bill. Finally, that upon disposition of the amendments, the majority Leader be recognized.

Senator Inhofe objected.

All post-cloture debate time was then yielded back, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed by voice vote, and Senator Reid offered the following amendments:

Reid for Levin amendment #2123 (increase to $5 billion ceiling on general transfer authority of DoD)

Reid for Levin amendment #2124 to #2123 (technical)

Reid motion to recommit S.1197, with instructions (amendment #2125) (date change)

Reid amendment #2126 to #2125 (date change)

Reid amendment #2127 to #2126 (date change)

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 8pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar ##381, the nomination of Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Not Invoked: 53-38-1 present

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; Invoked: 91-0

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.165, calling for the release from prison of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko in light of the recent European Court of Human Rights Ruling with committee-reported substitute amendments to resolution and the preamble.

Passed S.1545, a bill to extend authorities related to global HIV/AIDS and to promote oversight of United States programs with committee-reported amendments and a Corker-Menendez amendment.

Discharged the Veterans’ Affairs committee and passed S.1471, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of the Army to reconsider decisions to inter or honor the memory of a person in a national cemetery, and for other purposes with a Sanders amendment.

Adopted S.Res.298, a resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in the United States v. Allen.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
8:43:15 P.M. – The House received a
message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1545 and S. 1471.

Last Floor Action:11/15
2:34:57 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on November 18, 2013.

12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:03:21 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 18, 2013 at 10:23 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to the House amendments to S. 252.
12:04:12 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:09:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 18.
2:02:23 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:03:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:03:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sablan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:00:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 18.
5:01:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — “To expand the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to increase accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes.”
5:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:02 P.M.	H.R. 2061	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.

5:14:29 P.M.	H.R. 2061	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 3343	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3343 — “To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the rules regarding the determination of the compensation of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.”
5:14:55 P.M.	H.R. 3343	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:57 P.M.	H.R. 3343	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3343.
5:26:19 P.M.	H.R. 3343	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:27:05 P.M.	H.R. 3487	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3487 — “To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to extend through 2018 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission, to expand such authority to certain other violations, and for other purposes.”
5:27:12 P.M.	H.R. 3487	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:27:21 P.M.	H.R. 3487	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3487.
5:31:31 P.M.	H.R. 3487	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:32:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 25	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 25 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers.”
5:32:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 25	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:02 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 25	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 25.
5:42:58 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 25	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:43:33 P.M.	H.R. 272	Mr. Wenstrup moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 272 — “To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense joint outpatient clinic to be constructed in Marina, California, as the “General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic: A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility”.”
5:43:51 P.M.	H.R. 272	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:43:53 P.M.	H.R. 272	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 272.
5:53:05 P.M.	H.R. 272	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:53:24 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 18, 2013 at 4:21 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3204.
5:54:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 18.
6:30:51 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — “To expand the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to increase accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes.”
6:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 2061	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 1 (Roll no. 588).
6:58:34 P.M.	H.R. 272	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 272 — “To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense joint outpatient clinic to be constructed in Marina, California, as the “General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic: A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility”.”
7:06:19 P.M.	H.R. 272	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 589).
7:06:26 P.M.	H.R. 272	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:07:13 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 419.
7:09:34 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:19:39 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:43:15 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1545 and S. 1471.

9:46:45 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:46:54 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:46:55 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2013.

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Pass a budget that ends sequestration!

11/15/2013 Nativegrl77

It’s been a month since Congress came to its senses and ended the unnecessary federal government shutdown that turned families’ lives upside down and cost our economy millions of lost days of work.

Now it’s time for our lawmakers to – finally – get down to business, and we can make them do it.

As part of the October budget deal that re-opened the federal government, Congress established a joint House-Senate budget committee to find a path forward. The committee is meeting now, and their report is due to the House and Senate by December 13. That gives lawmakers just one month to consider the recommendations of the committee and pass a budget before the short-term continuing resolution expires on January 15, 2014.

December and January might sound far away, but the committee is meeting now and making decisions about the programs we care about now. One decision they should make is to get rid of the misguided across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration, which began in March. The effects of sequestration have been painful so far, and they will only get worse over time. Congress must support a transparent appropriations process that ends sequestration once and for all.

Want to make sure low-income women, infants, and children have access to the food they need?

Want to protect access to services for domestic violence survivors?

Want to stand up for quality public education and safe school climates
free from bullying and harassment?

Then we need to contact our senators today and urge them to pass a budget that ends sequestration once and for all.

Congress should resist calls to enact “flexibility” or exempt defense spending when it comes to sequestration. Congress must end sequestration, period.

The AAUW Action Fund Lobby Corps delivered this message to senators this morning, and now it’s time for you to drive it home. Please, take two minutes to urge your senators to support a transparent appropriations process that ends sequestration!

Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 11/12 the House

11/12/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will conduct a pro forma session with no business conducted at 11:45am on Friday, November 8, 2013.

The Senate will not be in session on Monday, November 11^th in observance of Veterans’ Day.

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm.

At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Pillard nomination. If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2^nd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act.

For the information of all Senators, during Thursday, November 7^th’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:

– Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit and

– H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act.

5:30pmThe Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

Not Invoked:56-41 (1 voted present)

Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

6:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act;

Invoked: 97-1

There will be no further roll call votes during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Not Invoked:56-41 (1 voted present)

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act; Invoked: 97-1

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1557 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for graduate and medical education programs in children’s hospitals.

Passed S.1499, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 278 Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska, as the “Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office”.

Passed S.1512, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1335 Jefferson Road in Rochester, New York as the “Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office”.

Adopted S.Res.290, Commemorating the 75^th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1661, to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of up to $5,000,000 for information regarding the attacks on the United States diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya that began September 11, 2012.

No Additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:11/12
7:24:13 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:11/12
5:01:42 P.M. -S. 252
DEBATE – The
House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 252.

Last Floor Action:11/12
2:02:25 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The
Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.

Last Floor Action:10/30
5:11:55 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on November 12, 2013, unless the House receives a message from the Senate
transmitting its adoption of H. Con. Res. 62, in which case the House shall
stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

2:00:44 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:49 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:55 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:03:19 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 31, 2013 at 9:39 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1561 and H.R. 3190; and had agreed to H. Con. Res. 62.
2:03:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:35 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 1, 2013 at 11:20 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2094 and H.R. 3302.
2:11:52 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 5, 2013 at 12:22 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 3080, with an amendment, requesting a conference with the House and appointing conferees; passed S. 42.
2:12:35 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 6, 2013 at 9:38 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2747.
2:12:56 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 7, 2013 at 11:13 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 287.
2:13:23 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 7, 2013 at 3:09 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 815.
2:13:59 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the Iran emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-72).
2:15:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:00:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
5:01:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:24 P.M.	S. 252	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 252 — “To reduce preterm labor and delivery and the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and to reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity.”
5:01:40 P.M.	S. 252	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:42 P.M.	S. 252	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 252.


5:22:21 P.M.	S. 252	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:29 P.M.	S. 252	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:22:39 P.M.	S. 330	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 330 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish safeguards and standards of quality for research and transplantation of organs infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).”
5:22:54 P.M.	S. 330	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:22:56 P.M.	S. 330	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 330.
5:40:31 P.M.	S. 330	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:58 P.M.	S. 893	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 893 — “To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
5:41:11 P.M.	S. 893	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:41:13 P.M.	S. 893	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 893.
5:51:42 P.M.	S. 893	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:30 P.M.	H.R. 2871	Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2871 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.”
5:52:43 P.M.	H.R. 2871	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:46 P.M.	H.R. 2871	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2871.
6:02:06 P.M.	H.R. 2871	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.
6:02:21 P.M.	H.R. 2922	Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2922 — “To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.”
6:02:46 P.M.	H.R. 2922	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:02:48 P.M.	H.R. 2922	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2922.
6:11:14 P.M.	H.R. 2922	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.
6:12:01 P.M.	H. Res. 196	Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 196 — “Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.”
6:12:02 P.M.	H. Res. 196	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:12:04 P.M.	H. Res. 196	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.
6:21:41 P.M.	H. Res. 196	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holding objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:21:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:29:12 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 12.
6:30:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:51 P.M.	H.R. 2871	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2871 — “To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.”
6:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 2871	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 571).
6:57:16 P.M.	H.R. 2922	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2922 — “To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds.”
7:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 2922	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 3 (Roll no. 572).
7:07:09 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 403.
7:07:52 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Loebsack notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642.
7:10:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:24:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.