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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, it is expected the Majority Leader will renew his motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014. Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.80, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate stands in adjournment until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, Senators will be permitted to speak for up 10 minutes each.

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Last Floor Action:
7:35:44 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2013.

Last Floor Action:
9:33:20 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 15, 2013.

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bill Huizenga to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:56 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.
10:42:45 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:32 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 15.
12:00:37 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew Hofer, OP, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC.
12:01:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF 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.
12:02:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Swalwell of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 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.
12:30:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:33:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 15.
7:34:06 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable John A. Yarmuth. Mr. Yarmuth submitted his resignation from the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:34:35 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
7:34:50 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:35:19 P.M.		Mr. Garcia moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:35:43 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:35:44 P.M.		The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Friday, October 11, 2013.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for a Republican special caucus with the President.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.1569. Unless an agreement can be reached, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday.

After the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid renewed his motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (extends debt limit until December 31, 2014). As a reminder, yesterday he filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Barring an agreement, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair in order to allow Senate Republicans to meet with President Obama at the White House.

The Senate has reconvened and is debating the motion to proceed to S.1569, the Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014). Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

At 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 12, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014).

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.79, Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
9:03:04 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.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. Mrs. 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. Mrs. Foxx 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.
9:02:44 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:04 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:12:49 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 76 — “Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:13:17 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 76.
9:57:32 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:57:40 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.J. Res. 76 had been postponed.
9:57:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:25:34 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
10:25:38 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on further consideration of H.J. Res. 76
10:26:53 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 76 — “Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
10:27:07 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:27:21 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (IL) motion 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 replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, pending reservation of a point of order.
10:30:11 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment was not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
10:30:11 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
10:32:06 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Ms. Kelly (IL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
10:32:22 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
10:56:50 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 195 (Roll no. 541).
11:07:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 176 (Roll no. 542).
11:07:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:59:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
2:00:07 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 380.
2:01:55 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 October 11, 2013 at 10:15 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1276, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 58, with amendments.
2:02:24 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 380 — “Relating to consideration of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”
2:04:19 P.M.	H. Res. 380	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.

3:42:19 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 – 193 (Roll no. 543).
3:53:04 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 189 (Roll no. 544).
3:53:05 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:54:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from Daniel Strodel, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strodel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District of Columbia, for documents in a third-party civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Strodel had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
3:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Lucas moved that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
3:57:50 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to a conference.
3:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 2642	The previous question was ordered without objection.
3:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:02 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede to section 1602 of the Senate amendment (relating to suspension of permanent price support authority), and recede to the Senate position in title IV of the Senate amendment providing at a minimum a five-year duration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other nutrition programs.
4:28:47 P.M.	H.R. 2642	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 2642	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peterson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642 until a time to be announced.
4:32:38 P.M.	H. Res. 378	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. H. Res. 378 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar.”
4:33:13 P.M.	H. Res. 378	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 378.

5:36:20 P.M.	H. Res. 378	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:36:45 P.M.	H. Res. 378	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 378, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peterson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing the resolution until a time to be announced.
5:37:27 P.M.	H. Res. 379	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. H. Res. 379 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”
5:37:42 P.M.	H. Res. 379	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 379.
6:25:11 P.M.	H. Res. 379	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:25:36 P.M.	H. Res. 379	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:49 P.M.	H. Res. 379	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:37 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:28:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19:25 P.M.		Mr. Mullin asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on October 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:26 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:28:10 P.M.		Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:28:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 12, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.267 as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Rod Grams of Minnesota until 10:30am on Thursday, October 10, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, it is expected that the Majority Leader will move to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014.

The time until 1:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 1:00pm, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for special caucus meeting with the President.

This morning Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #211, S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014. The time until 1:00pm is equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. As a reminder, the Senate will recess at 1:00pm subject to the call of the Chair.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.J.Res.91, Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013. The time until 6pm is equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees, and with senators on the majority side limited to 10 minutes each.

The time until 7pm on the motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013, is equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, the Default Prevention Act of 2013. Unless an agreement is reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday, October 12.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.J.Res.91, Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

Passed S.1276, a bill to increase oversight of the Revolving Fund of the Office of Personnel Management with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a Carper title amendment.

Adopted 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 with Levin amendments to the resolution and the preamble.

Completed the Rule 14 process of:

– H.J.Res.84, Head Start Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014;

– H.J.Res.89, Making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes;

– H.J.Res.90, Federal Aviation Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014; and

– H.J.Res.91, Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
5:09:47 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:00:15 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 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.

10:55:13 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
12:00:27 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Guillermo Maldonado, King Jesus International Ministry, Miami, FL
12:01:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:43:17 P.M.		Congressional Award Board – Pursuant to section 803(a) of the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Eductation Act (2 U.S.C. 803 (a)), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Mitchell Draizin, New York, NY.
12:43:33 P.M.		Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mrs. McCarthy of NY.
12:43:48 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 79 — “Making continuing appropriations for certain components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:44:29 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 79.
1:05:15 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 91 and agreed to S. Res. 267.
1:05:59 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.J. Res. 79.
1:25:03 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:25:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.J. Res. 79 had been postponed.
1:25:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:35:46 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
1:35:53 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on further consideration of H.J. Res. 79
1:36:07 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 79 — “Making continuing appropriations for certain components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:36:19 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Ms. Shea-Porter moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:36:54 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shea-Porter motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
1:43:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Carter stated that the proposed amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
1:43:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
1:45:15 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Ms. Shea-Porter appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
1:45:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Mr. Carter moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
2:12:11 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 539).
2:19:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 175 (Roll no. 540).
2:19:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 79	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:51 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair recognized the Minnesota delegation to lead a moment of silence in remembrance of former Representative and Senator Rod Grams.
2:31:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:38:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:09:47 P.M.

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

5:09:47 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:59:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
7:00:10 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:00:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:00:17 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 11, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Republicans will control the first half and the Majority will control the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1234, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Senator Portman will be recognized to call up his amendment #1749 (bridges in critical corridor program). We hope to vote in relation to the Portman amendment Wednesday morning.
At 3:40pm, there will be a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police, who were killed 15 years ago in the line of duty defending the Capitol, the people who work there, and its visitors against an armed intruder.
We also expect to consider the Student Loan legislation during Wednesday’s session.

The following amendments are pending to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill:

Cardin amendment #1760 (report on lane miles and highway bridge deck)
Coburn amendment #1750 (Federal tax liability – Federal employees)
Coburn amendment #1751 (Federal funding of union activities)
Coburn amendment #1754 (Federal funds – matching programs)

The following amendment have been considered to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill:

Vitter amendment #1744 (sexual abuse – housing aid); Agreed to: 99-1
Portman #1749, as modified (bridged in critical corridor program); Agreed to by voice vote

Senator Portman called up his amendment #1749, as modified (bridges in critical corridors program). The amendment, as modified, was then agreed to by a voice vote.

Senator Murray then called up Cardin amendment #1760 (report on condition of lane miles and highway bridge decks).

Senator Murray encouraged senators with amendments to reach out to the managers in order to call up their amendments. Senator Reid would like to complete action on the bill in the next 24 hours.

We will also execute the order on the Student Loan bill potentially around noon today. Under the order, there will be up to 6 hours for debate prior to a series of 4 votes in relation to the following amendments and on passage of the bill.

– Reed (RI)-Warren second degree amendment to Manchin-Burr amendment;

– Sanders second degree amendment to Manchin-Burr amendment;

– Manchin-Burr amendment, as amended, if amended; and

– Passage of H.R.1911, as amended, if amended.

The Senate is now considering H.R.1911, the student loans interest rate bill, as provided under the previous order.

At 5:15pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reed (RI)-Warren second degree amendment #1778 to Manchin-Burr amendment #1773 to S.1243, Student Loan Interest Rate (60-vote threshold)

Not Agreed to: 46-53

5:43pm The Senate began a 10-minute roll call vote on the Sanders amendment # 1774 to Manchin-Burr amendment #1773 to S.1243, Student Loans Interest Rates (60-vote threshold)

Not Agreed to: 34-65

6:11pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of S.1243, Student Loan Interest Rates, as amended (60-vote threshold)

Passed: 81-18

The Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Reed (RI)-Warren second degree amendment #1778 (caps) to Manchin-Burr amendment #1773 (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 46-53

2) Sanders second degree amendment #1773 (sunset) to Manchin-Burr amendment #1773 (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 34-65

3) Passage of H.R.1911, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, as amended (60-vote threshold); Passed: 81-18

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.1092, a bill to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the “Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center”.

Discharged the Energy committee of further consideration of S.1294 and referred it to the Agriculture committee. S.1294, to designate as wilderness certain public land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee, and for other purposes.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 7/23
1:15:32 A.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2013

10:00:30 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:04 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.
11:01:28 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 July 24.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend John Reynolds, Volusia County Baptist Church, Orange City, Florida.
12:02:57 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. Daines 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. Daines 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.
12:03:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Duncan of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:00 P.M.		The Chair reminded the House that it will observe a moment of silence at 3:40 p.m. today in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.
12:04:41 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Bonner wherein he will resign as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on August 2, 2013.
12:05:59 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.
1:00:17 P.M.	H. Res. 315	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 315 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect consumers by prohibiting the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating as final certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion and will cause significant adverse effects to the economy.”
1:00:53 P.M.	H. Res. 315	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 315.

1:00:53 P.M.	H. Res. 315	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 315.
2:14:29 P.M.	H. Res. 315	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 191 (Roll no. 399).
2:23:57 P.M.	H. Res. 315	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 400).
2:23:58 P.M.	H. Res. 315	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:10 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2397 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 401).
2:35:09 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 402).
2:39:56 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 403).
2:44:40 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Stockman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 404).
2:49:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Walorski amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 405).
2:59:05 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Bonamici amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 406).
3:01:26 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kilmer, numbered 67 printed in House Report 113-170 to protect DoD civilians’ security clearances.
3:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilmer amendment No. 67.
3:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kilmer amendment No. 67, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kilmer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 69 printed in House Report 113-170 to prevent the further detention of Guantanamo Bay detainees that have already been cleared for release.
3:09:49 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 69.
3:20:35 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 69, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 70 printed in House Report 113-170 to prevent further construction or expansion of existing facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
3:21:51 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 70.
3:30:47 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 70, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:31:36 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 71 printed in House Report 113-170 to enable the Department of Defense to respond to significant public safety hazards and fulfill its environmental restoration responsibilities under CERCLA by removing unexploded ordnance from the Northwest Peninsula of the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico, which is a formerly used defense site where U.S. Navy ship-to-shore bombing and weapons training occurred from 1903 until 1975.
3:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 71.
3:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 2397	By unanimous consent, the Pierluisi amendment was withdrawn.
3:40:00 P.M.	H.R. 2397	MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.
3:41:18 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brooks (AL), numbered 72 printed in House Report 113-170 to prohibit funds from this Act to be used to implement or execute any agreement with the Russian Federation concerning the missile defenses of the United States.
3:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks (Al) amendment No. 72.
3:49:36 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Brooks (AL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:50:02 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, numbered 73 printed in House Report 113-170 to prohibit funding the use of force pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF, PL 107-40) effective on December 31, 2014–concurrent with the end of our combat role in Afghanistan.
3:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 73.
4:01:08 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 73, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:01:33 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 74 printed in House Report 113-170 to provide funds to identify individuals who were separated from the military on the grounds of a disorder subsequent to reporting a sexual assault and, if appropriate, correcting their record.
4:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 74.
4:07:29 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:21 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 75 printed in House Report 113-170 to provide $10 million in additional funds to increase training for investigators to properly investigate sexual assault related offenses.
4:08:23 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 75.
4:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Radel, numbered 97 printed in House Report 113-170 to prohibit the use of any funds with respect to military action in Syria to the extent such action would be inconsistent with the War Powers Resolution.
4:16:32 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Radel amendment No. 97.
4:40:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Radel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:39 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, numbered 98 printed in House Report 113-170 to provide that no funds made available by this Act may be used to fund military or paramilitary operations in Egypt.
4:40:41 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 98.
4:53:45 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:54 P.M.	H.R. 2397	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Kilmer amendment (A059) Roll Call 407 – Recorded vote pending.

5:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Kilmer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 407).
5:28:56 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 408).
5:34:15 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 409).
5:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 2397	>On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 410).
5:41:21 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 99 printed in House Report 113-170 to ensure none of the funds may be used by the NSA to target a U.S. person or acquire and store the content of a U.S. person’s communications, including phone calls and e-mails.
5:41:22 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 15 minutes of debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 99.
5:57:28 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 99, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:58:22 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amash, numbered 100 printed in House Report 113-170 to end authority for the blanket collection of records under the Patriot Act. It would also bar the NSA and other agencies from using Section 215 of the Patriot Act to collect records, including telephone call records, that pertain to persons who are not subject to an investigation under Section 215.
5:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 15 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment No. 100.
6:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment No. 100, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:21:59 P.M.	H.R. 2397	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:23:21 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:54 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment (A069) Roll Call 411 – Recorded vote pending.

6:23:21 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:56 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 411).
6:53:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Amash amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 412).
6:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 2397	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of general debate on H.R. 2397.

205 – 217 the House Rejects Amdt to kill NSA Survellance Program

7:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2397.
7:03:37 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:03:50 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:04:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Ms. Frankel (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
7:04:38 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to set aside an additional $25 million for US-Israeli Cooperative Programs, including a $20 million increase for Iron Dome and a $5 million increase for the Arrow System Improvement Program.
7:10:19 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:16:09 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 413).
7:31:50 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 315 – 109 (Roll no. 414).
7:31:51 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:31:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed earlier today.
7:32:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
7:32:39 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1911, with an amendment.
7:33:00 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2397.
7:34:24 P.M.		Mr. Young (FL) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 25. Agreed to without objection.
7:35:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:44:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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~ the Senate ~ Congress ~Republican led House

the Senate considers S.1243 CONGRESS the House considers HR2397&HR2610

07/23/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew his motion to proceed to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The next roll call vote will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 23^rd on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243. Cloture was filed on that motion during Thursday’s session of the Senate. If cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to S.1243 (likely a voice vote). If the motion to proceed to S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, will be deemed House passed text for the purposes of rule 16.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings

At 12:00 noon today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Under the previous order, if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to S.1243 (likely a voice vote). If the motion to proceed to S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, will be deemed House passed text for the purposes of Rule 16.

The Senate will recess for the weekly caucus meetings from 12:30 until 2:15pm. At 2:15pm Senator Chiesa will deliver his maiden speech for up to 15 minutes. Following Senator Chiesa’s remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of the THUD appropriations bill, that is assuming cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed. Additional votes in relation to amendments to the THUD appropriations bill are possible this afternoon.

12:01pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014;

Invoked: 73-26

The Senate then adopted the motion to proceed by voice vote.

The Senate is considering S.1243, THUD Appropriations. Senator Vitter has offered amendment #1744, prohibit housing assistance benefits for individuals convicted of aggravated sexual abuse.

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0:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:31 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas Massie to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:48 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.
10:37:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
12:01:02 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Shane Alexander, Northcrest Church of Christ, Mexia, Texas
12:02:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Titus to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:16 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.
12:24:58 P.M.	H. Res. 312	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 312 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2397) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2610) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:30:15 P.M.	H. Res. 312	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 312.

1:23:16 P.M.	H. Res. 312	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Res. 312, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:24:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:40:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
1:41:24 P.M.	H. Res. 312	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 312 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2397) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2610) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:41:38 P.M.	H. Res. 312	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question.
2:08:14 P.M.	H. Res. 312	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 377).
2:16:08 P.M.	H. Res. 312	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 378).
2:16:10 P.M.	H. Res. 312	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:36 P.M.		Mr. Wolf filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2787.
2:17:26 P.M.		Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2786.
2:18:48 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 312. H.R. 2397 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:18:53 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2397, under a structured rule, and consideration of H.R. 2610, under an open rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both bills. Additionally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both bills.
2:19:19 P.M.	H.R. 2397	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 312 and Rule XVIII.
2:19:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

2:19:29 P.M.	H.R. 2397	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2397.
2:59:34 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase funding for the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response by $10 million and reduce funding to the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account by $11 million.
2:59:37 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment No. 1.
3:03:16 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:03:55 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Delaney, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase the Fisher House Account by $16 million and decrease the Operation and Maintenance Account Defense-Wide by $25 million.
3:03:59 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney amendment No. 2.
3:10:19 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Delaney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Gabbard, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase funding for the Navy Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare weapon and Air-Launched Long Range Anti-Ship Missile program by $104,000,000, and reduce Operations and Maintenance, Defense-wide by the same amount.
3:10:47 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 3.
3:17:44 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Gabbard demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase the Defense Health Program Account by $10 million to specifically target finding a cure for Gulf War Illness.
3:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 4.
3:22:32 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Israel, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase by $10 million the Defense Human Resources Activity account for the purpose of enhancing Department of Defense efforts in mental health research, treatment, education, and outreach and reduce the Office of the Secretary of Defense account by the same amount.
3:24:03 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Israel amendment No. 5.
3:28:20 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Israel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:28:56 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Young (FL), comprised of amendments Nos. 6, 32, and 76 through 82 printed in House Report 113-170.
3:29:03 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Young of Florida amendments en bloc No. 1.
3:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Young (FL) amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-170 to reduce the appropriation for Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide by $22 million and transfer this amount to Research, Development, Technology, and Engineering, Navy for the purpose of supporting development, demonstration, evaluation and fielding of promising undersea technologies in Research, Development, Technology, and Engineering Project Number 2033, for Advanced Submarine Systems Development.
3:34:47 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 8.
3:41:17 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Failed by voice vote.
3:41:38 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase funding for the Defense Health Program account (intended for PTSD) by $500,000 offset by a similar reduction in the Environment Restoration, Army account.
3:41:41 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9.
3:47:28 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-170 to restore funding for Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites to FY 2013 levels so that the Department of Defense can clean up and remediate Unexploded Ordnance in a timely and safe fashion.
3:48:39 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 10.
3:58:04 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:59:06 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 12 printed in House Report 113-170 to reduce funding for Procurement, Defense-Wide, by $2 million and transfers the same amount to the Spending Reduction Account.
3:59:08 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 12.
4:04:13 P.M.	H.R. 2397	By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee amendment was withdrawn.
4:04:19 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 13 printed in House Report 113-170 to increase the Defense Health Program’s Research and Development account by $10 million and reduces the Defense Procurement-Wide account by the same amount.
4:04:22 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 13.
4:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:50 P.M.	H.R. 2397	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Young (FL), consisting of numbers 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, and 96 printed in House Report 113-170.
4:09:34 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Young of Florida amendments en bloc No. 2.
4:12:16 P.M.	H.R. 2397	On agreeing to the Young (FL) amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:49 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 14 printed in House Report 113-170 to strike $107,000,000 for 14 Ground-based Interceptors and reduces the deficit by the same amount.
4:12:52 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14.
4:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 2397	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:25:15 P.M.	H.R. 2397	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 15 printed in House Report 113-170 to reduce funding for the Ohio-class submarines by 10 percent to help prepare the Department of Defense for the sequestration.
4:25:18 P.M.	H.R. 2397	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 312, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 15.