The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.  Following the prayer and the pledge, there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.

 Following any Leader remarks, the time until 2:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

 There will be a bipartisan, bicameral remembrance ceremony of the 12^th anniversary of the September 11^th attacks at 11:00am tomorrow on the East Front of the Capitol.

Members will gather in the rotunda at 10:45am.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for debate only until 2:30pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees and Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be a bipartisan, bicameral remembrance ceremony of the 12^th anniversary of the September 11^th attacks at 11:00am on the East Front of the Capitol.  Members will gather in the rotunda at 10:45am.

As a reminder, there is an order to adopt the motion to proceed to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, with the concurrence of the Republican Leader. Discussions continue on the appropriate time to turn to its consideration.

The Senate has adopted the motion to proceed to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. By consent, no amendments or motions relative to Syria or the use of military force are in order during the consideration of the bill. The time until 6:00pm is equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. There will be a period for debate only to allow for opening statements on the bill (Wyden 20 minutes, Murkowski 20 minutes, Shaheen 15 minutes and Portman 15 minutes). Senators will be notified if and when any votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 :

• Wyden for Merkley amendment #1858 (standby power usage study)

The Merkley amendment #1858 (standby power usage study) is pending

Senator Inhofe asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to consider Inhofe-Carper amendment #1851 (to modify the federal purchase of renewable energy requirement). Senator Vitter objected. Senator Vitter wants an agreement to vote on his healthcare amendment before any other amendments are considered.

 Senator Udall (CO) spoke about an amendment on energy retrofitting of schools that he would like to call up but will refrain from offering until there is no objection to setting aside the pending amendment.

Senator Bennet asked consent to call up amendment #1847 (commercial real estate landlords and tenants). Senator Vitter objected.

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Last Floor Action:
10:02:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The
House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the
House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:36 A.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE.
10:02:01 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:30:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
12:00:38 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:10 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. Perry 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. Perry 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.
12:02:42 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:04 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.
12:31:05 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 339 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”
12:32:25 P.M.	H. Res. 339	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 339.

1:20:25 P.M.	H. Res. 339	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 339, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339 until a time to be announced.
1:20:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:10:54 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
2:10:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:11:29 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 339 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.”
2:38:40 P.M.	H. Res. 339	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 196 (Roll no. 456).
2:47:56 P.M.	H. Res. 339	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 195 (Roll no. 457).
2:47:57 P.M.	H. Res. 339	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:48:01 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.
2:48:23 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:49 P.M.		Mr. Bucshon asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 12. Agreed to without objection.
2:53:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:04:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:36:48 P.M.		Mr. Pocan moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:36:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:59 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 12, 2013.

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