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the Senate CONGRESS 11/14 the House

11/14/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, November 14, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for two hours with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to H.R.3402, the Pharmaceutical Drug Compounding bill. A voice vote is expected on the motion to proceed to the bill.

The Senate will recess from 1:00pm until 2:15pm to allow for caucus meetings.

Following morning business, the Senate adopted the motion to H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act, and Senator Reid filled the amendment tree with date change amendments.

Senator Reid then filed cloture motions on the following items:

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

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

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

The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm. When the Senate resumes session, it will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the only amendment in order to H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act, be the Vitter amendment #2024 (Show Your Exemption Act) and a Democratic alternative; that there be 2 hours for debate prior to votes on the amendments; the amendments be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold; and that upon disposition of the Vitter and Democratic amendment, the bill, as amended, if amended, be read a third time and passed.

Senator Reid objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent that the Senate pass H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; that the Senate then proceed to the consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; the Vitter amendment, which is at the desk, and a Democratic alternative, be called up and notwithstanding Rule 22, the Vitter and Democratic amendments remain in order, with no second degree amendments in order, and the amendments be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold for passage.

Senator Reid objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent that the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.1629, Show Your Exemption Act. There be 60 minutes for debate equally divided, prior to a vote on passage of the bill. Finally, that the bill be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Senator Reid objected.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House amendments to S.252, Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act’ or the “PREEMIE Reauthorization Act”; National Pediatric Research Network; and Care for NIH chimpanzees.

Adopted S.Res.295, expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2013, as the “National Day on Writing”.

Adopted S.Res.296, designating the week beginning on October 13, 2013, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”.

Adopted S.Res.297, congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball team on winning the 2013 Women’s National Basketball Association Championship.

Adopted S.Res.292, Expressing support for the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines and the surrounding region.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.284, calling on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Coast Guard and the following items:

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Executive Calendar #389 Kenneth L. Mossman – to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #392 Michael D. Lumpkin – to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #405 Gregory B. Starr – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Diplomatic Security)

Executive Calendar #411 James Walter Brewster, Jr. – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Dominican Republic

Executive Calendar #421 Philip S. Goldberg – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines

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Last Floor Action: 11/13
8:14:58 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2013.

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:18 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 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.
10:49:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:00:24 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Larry Phillips, Midway Baptist Church, Mount Airy, North Carolina
12:01:33 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 Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:54 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.
12:44:53 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Mr. Shuster moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
12:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
12:47:07 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Mr. Maloney, Sean moved that the House instruct conferees.
12:47:20 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on Sean Maloney (NY) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3080. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 3080 be instructed to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in title IX of the Senate amendment (relating to reducing the risks to life and property from dam failure in the United States through reauthorization of an effective dam safety program).
1:09:11 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:09:31 P.M.	H.R. 3080	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sean Maloney(NY) motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sean Maloney (NY) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3080 until later in the legislative day.
1:11:10 P.M.	H.R. 2655	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. H.R. 2655 — “To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.”
1:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 2655	The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
1:11:22 P.M.	H.R. 2655	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2655.

2:14:06 P.M.	H.R. 2655	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 2655	Mr. Lewis moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
2:14:51 P.M.	H.R. 2655	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit provisions of the bill from applying to any cases brought under civil rights laws or the Constitution.
2:24:20 P.M.	H.R. 2655	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:54:02 P.M.	H.R. 2655	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 225 (Roll no. 580).
3:03:37 P.M.	H.R. 2655	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 – 195 (Roll no. 581).
3:03:38 P.M.	H.R. 2655	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:39 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3080 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 347 – 76, 1 Present ) (Roll no. 582).
3:11:59 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:12:07 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
3:12:08 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:12:23 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The Speaker appointed conferees from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shuster, Duncan of Tennessee, LoBiondo, Graves of Georgia, Capito, Miller of Michigan, Hunter, Bucshon, Gibbs, Hanna, Webster of Florida, Rice of South Carolina, Mullin, Rodney Davis of Illinois, Rahall, DeFazio, Brown of Florida, Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Bishop of New York, Edwards, Garamendi, Hahn, Nolan, Frankel of Florida, and Bustos.
3:12:24 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The Speaker appointed conferees from the Committee on Natural Resources, for consideration of secs. 103, 115, 144, 146, and 220 of the House bill, and secs. 2017, 2027, 2028, 2033, 2051, 3005, 5002, 5003, 5005, 5007, 5012, 5018, 5020, title XII, and sec. 13002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hastings (WA), Bishop (UT), and Napolitano.
3:15:49 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Mr. Pompeo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
3:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 1848	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 1848	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:15 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
5:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Pursuant to clause 11 of Rule 1, the Chair removed Mr. Graves (GA) as a conferee on H.R. 3080 and appointed Mr. Graves (MO) to fill the vacancy. Agreed to without objection.
5:14:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:09:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 413.
7:10:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
7:29:53 P.M.		Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:29:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 15, 2013.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 11/13 the House

11/13/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, the Pharmaceutical Drug Compounding bill, post-cloture.

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

All time during adjournment, morning business and recess will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the Senate adopt the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; that the only amendment in order be the Vitter amendment #2024 (Show Your Exemption Act); that there be 2 hours for debate prior to a vote on the amendment; the amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold; and that upon disposition of the Vitter amendment, the bill, as amended, if amended, be read a third time and passed.

Senator Harkin objected.

Senator Vitter then asked consent that the Senate pass H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act; that the Senate then proceed to the consideration of S.1197, the National Defense Authorization Act; the Vitter amendment, which is at the desk, be called up and notwithstanding Rule 22, the Vitter amendment remain in order, with no second degree amendments in order and the amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold for passage.

On behalf of the leadership, Senator Harkin objected.

WRAP UP FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.293, designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.”

Adopted S.Res.294, Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Adopted S.Con.Res.25, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November
13, 2013.

10:00:52 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:56 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 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.
10:40:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
12:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg, Congregation Beth El Yardley, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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. Poe (TX) 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. Poe (TX) 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.
12:02:35 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Wagner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:06 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.
12:30:31 P.M.	H. Res. 403	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 403 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2655) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 982) to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
12:33:59 P.M.	H. Res. 403	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.

2:08:06 P.M.	H. Res. 403	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 195 (Roll no. 573).
2:17:45 P.M.	H. Res. 403	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 574).
2:17:45 P.M.	H. Res. 403	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:07 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 November 13, 2013, at 11:24 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1499, S. 1512 and S. 1557.
2:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 982	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:19:15 P.M.	H.R. 982	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. H.R. 982 — “To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
2:19:20 P.M.	H.R. 982	The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
2:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 982	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 403 and Rule XVIII.
2:19:47 P.M.	H.R. 982	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 982.

3:22:18 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-264 to exempt from the bill asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures.
3:23:08 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
3:32:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes 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.
3:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-264 to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment information from a trust must also make available information relevant to such action that pertains to public health or safety.
3:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
3:43:07 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:43:35 P.M.	H.R. 982	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-264 to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requiring asbestos companies to report information about the location of their asbestos-containing products and provides an exception for trade secrets.
3:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
3:54:41 P.M.	H.R. 982	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:55:00 P.M.	H.R. 982	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.
3:55:16 P.M.	H.R. 982	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:30 P.M.	H.R. 982	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 982 as unfinished business.
3:55:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:17:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
4:17:31 P.M.	H.R. 982	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 982 — “To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 982	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment (A001) Roll Call 575 – Recorded vote pending.

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4:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 226 (Roll no. 576).
4:59:42 P.M.	H.R. 982	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 226 (Roll no. 577).
4:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 982	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 982.
5:00:22 P.M.	H.R. 982	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 982	Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
5:01:54 P.M.	H.R. 982	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to exempt veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces from the disclosure requirements of the bill and ensure that their asbestos claims are paid before death.
5:08:12 P.M.	H.R. 982	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:18:03 P.M.	H.R. 982	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 – 224 (Roll no. 578).
5:28:12 P.M.	H.R. 982	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 – 199 (Roll no. 579).
5:28:13 P.M.	H.R. 982	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:28:26 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
5:28:31 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:28:58 P.M.	H. Res. 196	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 196 — “Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.”
5:29:14 P.M.	H. Res. 196	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:30:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:33:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:34:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 25.
6:35:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

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Black History

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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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11/08/2013 Nativegrl77

By CAP Action War Room

Senate Passes Landmark LGBT Rights Bill

Great News: It may have taken nearly two decades, but the Senate finally passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act today on a strong, bipartisan vote of 64-32 (one supporter was absent). Support was unanimous among Democrats and 10 Republicans, including conservative Senators like Kelly Ayotte (NH), Pat Toomey (PA), and Orrin Hatch (UT), also supported the landmark civil rights legislation.

Only one Republican senator even bothered to speak against the bill.

Good News: Before passing the bill, the Senate also overwhelmingly defeated a very damaging amendment that would’ve negated many of the bill’s protections by dramatically and unnecessarily expanding the bill’s religious exemptions, which are already quite expansive.

Bad News: Even before today’s historic vote, Speaker Boehner (R-OH) and other GOP leaders in the House of Representatives already said they won’t bring up the bill, even though it would almost certainly pass with a combination of Democratic and Republican votes.

Ugly News: Shockingly, 32 Senate Republicans voted today to deny one of the most basic civil rights — the right to earn a living — to LGBT people.

Bonus News: Hawaii is set to pass marriage equality tomorrow, which would make it the 16th such state overall and the 2nd just this week!

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11/07/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.815, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act.

During Wednesday’s session of the Senate cloture was filed on S.815. As a result, the first degree amendment filing deadline is 10:30am and the 2^nd degree amendment filing deadline is 11:30am.

At 11:45am, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– Toomey amendment #2013 (broadens the number of groups covered under the religious exemption) (60-vote threshold) and

(the committee-reported substitute amendment will be agreed to by unanimous consent)

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.815, ENDA, as amended If cloture is invoked, there will be a 3^rd roll call vote at 1:45pm on passage of S.815, ENDA, as amended.

11:52am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Toomey amendment #2013 (broadens the number of groups covered under the religious exemption);

Not Agreed To: 43-55

Next votes:

Immediately following Toomey vote:

– Cloture on S.815, ENDA, as amended.

1:45pm:

– Passage of S.815, ENDA, as amended

12:21pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.815, ENDA, as amended

Invoked: 64-34

2014 Senate Calendar – 113^th Congress, Second Session

Convene – January 6, 2014

January 20 – 24 State Work Period (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 20)

February 17 – 21 State Work Period (Presidents’ Day February 17)

March 17-21 State Work Period

April 14 – 25 State Work Period (Passover begins April 15; Good Friday April 18; Easter April 20)

May 26 – May 30 State Work Period (Memorial Day May 26)

June 30 – July 4 State Work Period (Independence Day July 4)

August 4 – September 5 State Work Period (Labor Day September1)

Target adjournment – TBD

At 1:50pm, the Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.815, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, as amended.

Passed: 64-32

Prior to adjourning today, Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #346, the nomination of Cornelia T.L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; and on the motion to proceed to Calendar #236, H.R.3204, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to human drug compounding and drug supply chain security.

By consent, the cloture vote on the Pillard nomination will occur at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 12. If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed immediately to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204, Drug Quality and Security Act. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.3204 would occur upon disposition of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Toomey amendment #2013 (broadens the number of groups covered under the religious exemption); Not Agreed To: 43-55

2) Motion to invoke cloture on S.815, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, as amended; Invoked: 64-34

3) Passage of S.815, ENDA, as amended; Passed: 64-32

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged Foreign Relations and adopted S.Res.280, recognizing the 40^th anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for United States veterans of that conflict.

Began 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 EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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