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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, December 9, 2013.

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

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization to allow the Chairman and Ranking Member to provide a status update on the bill.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, post-cloture. There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be expired and there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Millett nomination.

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Last Floor Action:
2:49:45 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on December 9, 2013.

Last Floor Action:
9:15:37 A.M. -H.R. 3309
GENERAL DEBATE
– The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R.
3309.

9:00:22 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:31 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:04 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that she 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 Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:36 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Fudge to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:54 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.
9:15:05 A.M.	H.R. 3309	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. H.R. 3309 — “To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes.”
9:15:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	For H.R. 3309, resolution provides one hour of general debate; bill is considered read; specified amendments are in order; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 1105, resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 113-29 shall be considered as adopted; one hour of debate; makes in order an additional specified amendment; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
9:15:29 A.M.	H.R. 3309	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 429 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:30 A.M.	H.R. 3309	The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
9:15:37 A.M.	H.R. 3309	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3309.
10:33:37 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to makes a few technical and clarifying changes. Specifically, under Section 3(d), it clarifies that the exception in paragraph one applies to biosimilars, it also adds an exception for actions seeking relief based on competitive harm, and ensures that the provision is not subject to reverse gamesmanship. Under Section 6(d) it makes clarifying changes that ensure that foreign courts cannot terminate licenses to US IP. Extends time required by the agencies to complete the various studies and reports required in the bill.
10:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte Part A amendment No. 1.
10:45:40 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Watt, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to bring the fee shifting provision in the underlying bill more closely aligned with the Equal Access to Justice Act. Allows a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny a fee award.
10:46:59 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt Part A amendment No. 2.
10:57:04 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watt amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:58:07 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to require claimants to provide additional disclosure information in any pre-suit notification to establish a willful infringement claim.
10:58:13 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part A amendment No. 3.
11:09:52 A.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:10:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to strike section 5, the “Customer-suit exception” provision.
11:10:20 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie Part A amendment No. 4.
11:21:34 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:21:58 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to expand covered customer definition to all small businesses so long as their annual revenue does not exceed $25 million.
11:22:01 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 5.
11:33:57 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:34:35 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to require the Director to conduct a study regarding the economic impact of the changes in current law resulting from Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the bill on the ability of individuals and small businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities to assert, secure, and vindicate their constitutionally guaranteed exclusive right to their inventions and discoveries.
11:34:38 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 6.
11:40:52 A.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:41:06 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to strike 9(a) from the bill and reorder the remaining subsections of Section 9.
11:41:10 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher Part A amendment No. 7.
11:52:54 A.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rohrabacher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:53:11 A.M.	H.R. 3309	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to promote transparency in patent ownership; prote cts customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directs the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; instructs the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
11:53:22 A.M.	H.R. 3309	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part A Substitute amendment No. 8.
12:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3309	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers Substitute amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 3309	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.
12:43:20 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 341 – 73 (Roll no. 623).
12:47:39 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 213 (Roll no. 624).
12:51:50 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 119 – 296 (Roll no. 625).
12:54:50 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 144 – 266 (Roll no. 626).
12:58:32 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 156 (Roll no. 627).
1:02:25 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 258 (Roll no. 628).
1:02:45 P.M.	H.R. 3309	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3309.
1:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 3309	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:03:17 P.M.	H.R. 3309	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.
1:13:21 P.M.	H.R. 3309	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 325 – 91 (Roll no. 629).
1:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 3309	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:13:27 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
1:13:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:47 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:46:16 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 5, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013, for Morning-Hour debate and at 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:46:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:55:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:49:31 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:44 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:45 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 9, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, December 9, 2013.

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

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization to allow the Chairman and Ranking Member to provide a status update on the bill.

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Last Floor Action:
6:54:21 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Cook to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 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.

12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
12:00:24 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:19 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:37:07 P.M.	H. Res. 429	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 429 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide a registration exemption for private equity fund advisers, and for other purposes.”
12:41:23 P.M.	H. Res. 429	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 429.
1:31:53 P.M.	H. Res. 429	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 429, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 429 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 429 and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a later in the legislative day.
1:32:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:02:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
2:02:35 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 429 on which previous proceedings had been postponed.
2:02:48 P.M.	H. Res. 429	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 429 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide a registration exemption for private equity fund advisers, and for other purposes.”
2:29:47 P.M.	H. Res. 429	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 – 194 (Roll no. 618).
2:36:11 P.M.	H. Res. 429	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 185 (Roll no. 619).
2:36:12 P.M.	H. Res. 429	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 1105	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. H.R. 1105 — “To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide a registration exemption for private equity fund advisers, and for other purposes.”
2:38:51 P.M.	H.R. 1105	For H.R. 3309, resolution provides one hour of general debate; bill is considered read; specified amendments are in order; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 1109, resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 113-29 shall be considered as adopted; one hour of debate; makes in order an additional specified amendment; and one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
2:40:19 P.M.	H.R. 1105	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1105

3:52:11 P.M.	H.R. 1105	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-283 to require private equity fund advisers to register with the SEC, but direct the SEC to create a simplified registration and disclosure regime for small private equity fund advisers.
3:52:15 P.M.	H.R. 1105	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 429, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carolyn Maloney amendment.

4:04:00 P.M.	H.R. 1105	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
4:33:10 P.M.	H.R. 1105	On agreeing to the Maloney, Carolyn amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 – 225 (Roll no. 620).
4:34:02 P.M.	H.R. 1105	Mr. Horsford moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
4:34:22 P.M.	H.R. 1105	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Horsford 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 require that in order for a firm to qualify for exemption from Dodd-Franks registration and reporting requirement, it must provide investment advice for funds that do not own controlling interests in a company that outsources American jobs and publicly report the number of jobs eliminated each quarter at each company owned and controlled by the funds.
4:45:57 P.M.	H.R. 1105	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:54:41 P.M.	H.R. 1105	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 227 (Roll no. 621).
5:02:17 P.M.	H.R. 1105	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 – 159 (Roll no. 622).
5:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1105	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:58 P.M.		Mr. LaMalfa asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 5. Agreed to without objection.
5:03:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:18:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:25:05 P.M.		Ms. Kaptur moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:25:14 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:25:15 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 5, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, December 9, 2013.

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

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization to allow the Chairman and Ranking Member to provide a status update on the bill.

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Last Floor Action: 11/29
10:05:59 A.M. – The Speaker announced
that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 28.

The next meeting is
scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 2013.

2:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:29 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:40 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 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. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx 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 Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:18 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 22, 2013, at 10:52 a.m. transmitting the appointments of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
2:12:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:02:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 2.
5:02:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 3547	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3547 — “To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.”
5:03:30 P.M.	H.R. 3547	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 3547	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3547.
5:24:30 P.M.	H.R. 3547	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.
5:25:05 P.M.	H.R. 3588	Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3588 — “To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.”
5:25:15 P.M.	H.R. 3588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 3588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3588.
5:38:02 P.M.	H.R. 3588	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.
5:38:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 2.
6:30:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 3547	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3547 — “To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.”
6:31:47 P.M.	H.R. 3547	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 612 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

7:04:08 P.M.	H.R. 3547	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 5 (Roll no. 612).
7:04:39 P.M.	H.R. 3588	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3588 — “To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.”
7:12:20 P.M.	H.R. 3588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 – 0 (Roll no. 613).
7:20:58 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 126, 1 Present (Roll no. 614).
7:21:43 P.M.		House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b) and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards: Mrs. Miller of MI, Chairman, Mr. Price of GA and Mr. Latta.
7:22:29 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:44:20 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

10:01:32 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:01:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:01:47 P.M.		The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:30am on Thursday, November 21, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act.

During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.1197.

As result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday.

During leader remarks, Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.1356, Workforce Investment Act of 2013.

At 11:08am, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to proceed to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #227, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

Agreed To: 57-40 ( Hatch, Chambliss, Isakson voted present. Collins and Murkowski vote aye)).

11:29am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to adjourn;

Not Agreed to: 46-54

11:46am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to reconsider Executive Calendar #227, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit

Agreed To: 57-43

Senator Reid raised a point of order that the vote on cloture for all nominations other than for the Supreme Court is by majority vote. The point of order was not sustained by the Chair. Senator Reid then appealed the ruling of the Chair and asked for the yeas and nays.

Senator McConnell then made a series of parliamentary inquires.

At 12:10pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: does the ruling of the chair stand that the cloture vote for all nominations other than for the Supreme Court is not by majority vote? Senator Reid will vote no. (Appealing rule of the chair vote) Senator Reid will vote no;

The Appeal of the ruling of the chair was not sustained 48-52

The ruling of the chair was not sustained by a vote of 48-53.

 
Chair:     UNDER THE PRECEDENT SET BY THE SENATE TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013,

THE THRESHOLD FOR CLOTURE ON NOMINATIONS, NOT INCLUDING THOSE

OF THE SUPREME COURT OF UNITED STATES, IS NOW A MAJORITY. THAT

IS THE RULING OF THE CHAIR.

Senator McConnell then appealed the ruling of the chair and asked for the yeas and nays.

           MR. McCONNELL: MAKE A POINT OF ORDER THAT NOMINATIONS ARE FULLY
           DEBATABLE URPD THE RULES OF THE SENATE UNLESS I WAS THERE OF
           SENATORS CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVE VOTED TO BRING DEBATE TO A
           CLOSE. UNDER THE PRECEDENT JUST SET BY THE SENATE, CLOTURE IS
           INVOKED AT A MAJORITY. THEREFORE, I APPEAL THE RULING OF THE
           CHAIR AND ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS.

At 12:35, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate?

Decision of the Chair: a vote on cloture for all nominations (other than for the Supreme Court) is by majority vote.

Sustained: 52-48

2:57pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, upon reconsideration;

Invoked: 55-43

Under the new cloture rules for nominations (Rule 22), a majority vote is required to invoke cloture on all nominations, except for nominations to the Supreme Court.

There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the Millett nomination.

Additional roll call votes are expected today.

We are working on an agreement to hold the cloture vote on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act, and the adjournment resolution this afternoon. We could vote around 3:45pm.

Under Rule 22, the filing deadline for second degree amendments is 1 hour prior to the beginning of the cloture vote. We are working on a consent to set the filing deadline for second degree amendments for later today, potentially for 5pm.

Another message will be sent once any agreement is reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 4:00pm today. Those votes are on the following items:

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act; and

– Adopting of S.Con.Res.28, adjournment resolution.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.1197, is 5pm today.

4:03pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act;

Not invoked: 51-44

Senator Reid changed his vote to no (for procedural reasons) and entered a motion to reconsider at a later time the vote by which cloture was not invoked.

4:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.28, adjournment resolution;

Adopted: 51-42

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Senator Schumer asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.1774, a bill to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 1 year. Senator Sessions objected.

If the Senate does not receive a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.28, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will meet conduct pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Friday, November 22^nd at 11:15am
Tuesday, November 26^th at 11:00am
Friday, November 29^th at 1:00pm
Tuesday, December 3^rd at 11:00am and
Friday, December 6^th at 10:30am

If the Senate receives a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.28, the Senate will stand adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, December 9^th.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Reid motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Agreed to: 57-40-3(present)

2) McConnell motion to adjourn until 5:00pm; Not Agreed to: 46-54

3) Reid motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on Executive Calendar #327, the Millett nomination; Agreed to: 57-43

4) Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate (cloture on nominations (other than Supreme Court nominees) require the votes of three-fifths of Senators duly chosen and sworn and not a majority)(Reid appeal of the chair); the decision of the Chair was not sustained: 52-48

5) Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate (cloture on nominations (other than Supreme Court nominees) is a majority vote) (McConnell appeal of the chair); the decision of the Chair was sustained: 52-48

6) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #327, the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, upon reconsideration; Invoked: 55-43

7) Motion to invoke cloture on S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; Not Invoked: 51-44

8) Adoption of S.Con.Res.28, Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives; Adopted: 51-42

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of the following bills:

S.1774, a bill to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 1 year. (Nelson-Schumer)
S.1775, the Victims Protection Act of 2013. (McCaskill)
H.R.1965, the Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act. (Republican request)
H.R.2728, the Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. (Republican request)

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

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Last Floor Action:
11:29:50 A.M. -H.R. 1900
On agreeing
to the Speier amendment (A003) Roll Call 607 – Recorded vote pending.

Last Floor Action:
9:03:02 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.

9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:47 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:25 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bishop of UT to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:02 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.
9:18:40 A.M.	H.R. 1900	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. 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.”
9:18:45 A.M.	H.R. 1900	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1900 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
9:18:58 A.M.	H.R. 1900	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 420 and Rule XVIII.
9:19:01 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:19:08 A.M.	H.R. 1900	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1900.
10:10:27 A.M.	H.R. 1900	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-272 to require the application for a natural gas pipeline to include information to ensure that methane emissions will be minimized before the application can be considered for approval.
10:10:30 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 1.
10:16:59 A.M.	H.R. 1900	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:17:17 A.M.	H.R. 1900	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-272 to strike the provision that requires FERC to automatically issue other agencies’ permits if the deadline is missed.
10:17:19 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 2.
10:27:09 A.M.	H.R. 1900	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:27:33 A.M.	H.R. 1900	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-272 to toll the time limits until FERC has considered and responded to state or local objections or concerns about the pipeline project.
10:27:36 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3.
10:34:05 A.M.	H.R. 1900	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:34:32 A.M.	H.R. 1900	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-272 to delay the implementation of the bill, if enacted, so long as sequestration is in effect.
10:34:35 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.
10:41:43 A.M.	H.R. 1900	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:42:02 A.M.	H.R. 1900	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Dingell, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-272 to replace the bill with a requirement that GAO complete a study on what, if any, delays are expected by FERC or other federal, state, or local permitting authorities in issuing permits regarding the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline project.
10:42:06 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 5.
10:51:43 A.M.	H.R. 1900	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:52:03 A.M.	H.R. 1900	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.
11:24:06 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 605).
11:29:39 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 606).
11:29:50 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Speier amendment (A003) Roll Call 607 – Recorded vote pending.

11:34:29 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 236 (Roll no. 607).
11:39:21 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 243 (Roll no. 608).
11:44:03 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 239 (Roll no. 609).
11:44:21 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1900.
11:45:10 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:45:57 A.M.	H.R. 1900	Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:46:25 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney 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 prevent any provisions of the underlying bill from taking effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with appropriate regulatory agencies, determines that the implementation of the bill will not: adversely impact natural gas pipeline safety; or inhibit the ability of communities to meaningfully engage in the siting of natural gas pipelines that affect them.
11:50:25 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:56:53 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 610).
11:57:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a letter from the Honorable Tom Schedler, Secretary of State, State of Louisiana, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 16, 2013, the Honorable Vance M. McAllister was elected Representative to Congress for the Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.
11:58:19 A.M.		ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, Louisiana, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
11:59:37 A.M.		The Dean of the Louisiana delegation, Representative Charles Boustany, and Represenative Cedric Richmond addressed the House and introduced Representative Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.
12:03:38 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Louisiana, the whole number of the House is 432.
12:14:18 P.M.	H.R. 1900	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 165 (Roll no. 611).
12:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 1900	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 3381	Mr. Rogers (MI) announced that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has ordered the bill, H.R. 3381, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, reported favorably to the House with amendments and that if Members wish to review the classified information, they should contact the committee’s director of security to arrange a time and date.
12:16:00 P.M.		Mr. Rogers (MI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on November 22. Agreed to without objection.
12:17:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:42:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.
2:42:10 P.M.		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 United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. King of NY.
2:42:15 P.M.		National Historical Publications and Records Commission – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2501, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission: Mr. Barr (KY).
2:43:15 P.M.		Mr. Larson (CT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:43:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:43:30 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2013.

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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.

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