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the Senate considers S.1569,a bill to ensure the complete and timely CR payment CONGRESS 10/11 the House considers H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”

10/11/2013 Nativegrl77

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

Following the prayer and pledge, it is expected the Majority Leader will renew his motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014.

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

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

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

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

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

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

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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

9:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:44 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:04 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

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

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

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Monsanto and Scott McAllister

10/10/2013 Nativegrl77

SierraRise -- Why stand apart, when we can rise together?

GMO mega-corporation Monsanto wants special treatment from Congress. Make sure they don’t get it!

Tell your senators: Protect our health — not Monsanto’s profits!
No corporation is above the law!
Take action today!

Scott McAllister lost everything — his farm, his home, his savings. The stress attacked his heart, on top of the Parkinson’s disease he already had. All because of one giant corporation: Monsanto.
Every year, Monsanto uses a team of 75 lawyers to attack food safety and small farmers like Scott.^[1] Most farmers’ only “crime”? Reusing seeds from the year before. And now this greedy corporation — the maker of Agent Orange, no less — is demanding Washington pass the Monsanto Protection Act. This bill would effectively block folks like you and me from suing them if their unregulated GMO foods make us sick.^[2]
Over 2 million people from across the globe have spoken out against genetically modified seeds (GMOs) and Monsanto’s dirty tactics.^[3] Will you join this powerful grassroots movement and tell our government to put our health and environment before Monsanto’s corporate profits?
Tell Sen. Cantwell and Sen. Murray that no corporation is above the law. Together, we can raise 50,000 SierraRise voices against the Monsanto Protection Act by Monday!
Monsanto is a ruthless company that will stop at nothing to stay on top, even if it means destroying family farmers and selling toxic chemicals. It’s little surprise, then, that they would get an anonymous congressman to introduce their bill for them, with no debate and no transparency.
Monsanto has a deadly history. They’re the producer of chemicals so toxic they are known by name alone: killers like Agent Orange, DDT, and PCBs. Now, Monsanto is looking to dominate our food system with genetically modified seeds — even though a study found their corn seeds caused cancer in lab rats.^[4]
Is this really a corporation we can trust with the food we give our families and put in school lunches?
Tell the Senate to put public health above Monsanto’s profits by stopping the Monsanto Protection Act today!
Our nation’s process for confirming the safety of GMO foods is already too weak — requiring little review and fraught with industry influence. If passed, the Monsanto Protection Act will only make things worse, temporarily stripping our courts of the power to stop Monsanto from selling GMO seeds recently found to be potentially dangerous. ^[5,6]
Monsanto is the biggest bully in agri-business. It is clear from their tactics that they value their corporate profit over the safety of our food, our environment, and our nation’s farmers.
It is time to take a stand against Monsanto and tell our leaders that the people come before corporate bottom lines.

Tell your senators to stop the Monsanto Protection Act now!
In it together,
Ashley Allison
SierraRise Senior Campaigner

References:
[1] Cesca, Bob (2010 March 8). “Monsanto watch: Targeting American farmers with lawyers, fear and money.” Daily Finance.
[2] Grim, Ryan (2013 September 11).”House Republicans Push To Include Monsanto Protection Act In New Spending Bill.” Huffington Post.
[3] AP staff (2013 May 26). “Up to 2 million march against Monsanto.” Salon.
[4] Goldstein, Katherine and Gazelle Emami (2010 March 18). “Monsanto’s GMO Corn Linked To Organ Failure, Study Reveals.” Huffington Post.
[5] Snopes staff (2013 September 13). “Monsanto Protection Act.” Snopes.
[6] Rivas, Anthony (2013 September 13). “Monsanto Protection Act’ Extended By House Republicans For Another 3 Months; Food Advocacy Groups Decry Legislation.” Medical Daily.

Black History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

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

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

Adopted H.Con.Res.58, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations with Levin amendments to the resolution and the preamble.

Completed the Rule 14 process of:

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

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

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

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

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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

10:00:15 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:55:13 A.M.

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

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

5:09:47 P.M.

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

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

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Wednesday, October 9, 2013.

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

12:12pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent senators;

Agreed To: 78-19

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives a Message from the House that they have passed H.J.Res.59, as amended by the Senate, the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution (H.Con.Res.25, as amended with the text of S.Con.Res.8).

Senator Cornyn reserved his right to object, questioned why the Democratic offer requires the House to pass the clean continuing resolution (to open the government), and asked that the request be modified to prohibit the Senate from considering the conference report if it includes reconciliation instructions to increase the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to the modification. Senator Cornyn objected to the original request.

Murray unanimous consent request

Murray: I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate receives a Message from the House that they have passed H.J.Res.59, as amended by the Senate, the Senate then proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate proceed to vote on a motion to insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and authorize the Chair to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; with all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

Cornyn: I object

Cornyn counteroffer

Cornyn: I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate proceed to a vote on a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, and authorize the Chair to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, with all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate. I further ask that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

Murray: I object

The period of morning business for debate only has been extended until 5pm. The Republicans control the time between 2-2:45pm and the Majority controls the time from 2:45-3:30pm.

Several Republican senators asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass mini-continuing resolutions and a sense of Congress regarding religious services to members of the Armed Forces. In most cases, there was a Democratic counteroffer to amend the applicable legislative vehicle with a clean CR amendment. After counteroffers and counter-counteroffers, there was eventually an objection to each request.

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to take up and adopt H.Con.Res.58, expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations. Senator Casey asked for a modification to the request include an amendment on the sense of Congress that the House should vote on clean the CR, Senator McConnell objected to the modification, and Senator Casey objected to original request)

Senator Cornyn asked unanimous consent that after receipt from House, the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.91, Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014. Senator Reid stated that the President is going to fix this situation shortly and asked that Senator Cornyn renew his request after 4pm. Senator Cornyn agreed and withdrew his request.

Senator Enzi asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.J.Res.70, National Park Service Operations, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. Senator Boxer asked to modify the request to include a clean CR amendment, Senator Enzi objected to the modification, and Senator Boxer objected to the original request.

Senator Coats asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.J.Res.85, Federal Emergency Management Agency Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. Senator Durbin asked to modify the request to include a clean CR amendment. Senator Coats said would be willing to modify the request to include other emergency response agencies, but objected to Senator Durbin’s request. Senator Durbin objected to the original request.

Senator Hoeven asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.R.3230, Making continuing appropriations during a Government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period. Senator Murray asked to modify the request to include a clean CR amendment, Senator Hoeven objected to the modification, and Senator Murray objected to the original request.

Senator Rubio asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.J.Res.84, Making continuing appropriations for Head Start for fiscal year 2014. Senator Harkin objected.

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.J.Res.70, National Park Service Operations, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. Senator Durbin asked to modify the request to include a clean CR amendment. Senator Paul said he would modify his request to include a $940 top line number on a clean CR. Senator Durbin objected to Paul’s modification to the modification. Senator Paul objected to Senator Durbin’s modification. Senator Durbin objected to the original request.

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Last Floor Action:
4:11:20 P.M. – The House adjourned. 10/9

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

10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:41:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 9.
12:00:40 P.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Reverend Rod MacIlvaine, Grace Community Church, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
12:01:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:00 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:40 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.

12:42:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:43:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 91 — “Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:43:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:43:03 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 91.
1:09:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	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.
1:11:13 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. H.J. Res. 90 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:11:35 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 90.
1:39:08 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:39:27 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Ms. Esty moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:40:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty motion recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:47:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment was not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
1:47:47 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Ms. Esty appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
1:47:55 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Mr. Latham moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
2:14:14 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 536).
2:21:23 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 172 (Roll no. 537).
2:21:24 P.M.	H.J. Res. 90	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:21:48 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 91 — “Making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:34:24 P.M.	H.J. Res. 91	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 538).
2:35:04 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:42:49 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:11:10 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:11:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:20 P.M.		The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2013.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

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

The period of morning business for debate only has been extended to 5:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minute each.

Senator Sessions objected and said that a unanimous consent request he could agree to would be to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.72, a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014. Senator Reid asked that the request be modified to include an amendment to allow a clean CR to fund the entire government. Senator Cruz objected to the modification and Senator Reid objected to the original request.

Morning business for debate only has been extended until 7:00pm, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and in an alternating fashion between sides.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent Senators; Agreed to: 84-14

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of:

– S.1569, To ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014 and

– H.J.Res.77, Food and Drug Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
1:57:59 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:00:22 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas Massie to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:56 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:33:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 8.
12:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:16 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson(SC) 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. Wilson(SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:48 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.
12:03:05 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.
12:35:51 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 84 — “Making continuing appropriations for Head Start for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:36:07 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minute of debate on H.J. Res. 84.
1:16:33 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:17:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:17:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps 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 the replace the underlying bill with the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:21:37 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Mr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment were not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
1:24:23 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Mrs. Capps appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
1:24:30 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
1:51:02 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 191 (Roll no. 529).
1:57:25 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 168 (Roll no. 530).
1:57:26 P.M.	H.J. Res. 84	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:57:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

3:20:58 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 8.
3:21:07 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 373.
3:22:00 P.M.	H. Res. 373	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 373 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
3:25:30 P.M.	H. Res. 373	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 373.
4:43:56 P.M.	H. Res. 373	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 373, the question was put on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
4:44:00 P.M.		POINT OF PRIVILEGE – The Chair recognized Mr. Grayson for the purpose of rising to offer a resolution of privilege. Subsequently, the Chair ruled that the resolution did not constitute a question of privilege.
5:01:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 373, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:02:57 P.M.	H. Res. 373	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 373 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
5:29:11 P.M.	H. Res. 373	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 186 (Roll no. 531).
5:37:17 P.M.	H. Res. 373	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 186 (Roll no. 532).
5:37:19 P.M.	H. Res. 373	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:33 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. H.J. Res. 89 — “Making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
5:39:06 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
6:13:22 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:14:58 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the Joint Resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Joint Resolution until a time to be announced.
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. H.R. 3273 — “To establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth.”
6:16:35 P.M.	H.R. 3273	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.R. 3273.
7:01:59 P.M.	H.R. 3273	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules.
7:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Brownley 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 replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
7:07:13 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Mr. Sessions raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Sessions stated that the proposed amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
7:07:13 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
7:09:39 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
7:10:05 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Mr. Sessions moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
7:34:34 P.M.	H.R. 3273	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 194 (Roll no. 533).
7:41:46 P.M.	H.R. 3273	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 197 (Roll no. 534).
7:41:47 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:41:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 89 — “Making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
7:49:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 420 – 0 (Roll no. 535).
7:49:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 89	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:49:47 P.M.		APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
7:49:48 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:57 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, and upon the adoption of H.J. Res. 89, the text of H.R. 3273, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of H.J. Res. 89 and the Clerk is directed to make conforming modifications in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 89.
7:50:43 P.M.	H.R. 3273	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.
7:51:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:01:29 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.