The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Friday, October 4, 2013.

  Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 2:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senator Cruz came to the floor today and asked unanimous consent to take up and pass the same 4 joint resolutions and bill that Republicans asked to pass yesterday. For each request, a Democratic senator asked consent to pass a clean continuing resolution to fund the entire government. Senator Cruz objected to modify his requests and there was an objection to the original requests.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014. Senator Murray asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Murray objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives H.R.3230, the Senate take up and pass and H.R.3230, making continuing appropriations during a Government shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the reserve component of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-duty training during such period. Senator Durbin asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Durbin objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.70, making continuing appropriations for National Park operations, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for fiscal year 2014. Senator Schumer asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Schumer objected to the original request.

Senator Cruz asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass H.J.Res.73, making continuing appropriations for the National Institute of Health for fiscal year 2014. Senator Reid asked that the request be modified to include a clean CR, Senator Cruz objected, and Senator Reid objected to the original request.

Democratic Counteroffer

I ask consent that the request be modified as follows:

That an amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, then be read a third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.  This amendment is the text that passed the Senate and is a clean continuing resolution for the entire government and is something that is already over in the House and reportedly has the support of a majority of the Members of the House of Representatives.

The period of morning business has been extended until 4:00pm. Senators are permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes today. The Senate will be in session this weekend and depending on House action, roll call votes are possible. We will give senators as much advance warning for when votes will occur but senators are encouraged to remain near Washington

The period of morning business has been extended until 4:00pm. Senators are permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes today.

The Senate will be in session this weekend and depending on House action, roll call votes are possible.

We will give senators as much advance warning for when votes will occur but senators are encouraged to remain near Washington.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed H.R.1848, Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013 with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Passed H.R.3095, To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Res.227, A resolution to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the heroic rescue of Danish Jews during the Second World War by the Danish people.

Adopted S.Res.213, a resolution expressing support for the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela and condemning violence and intimidation against the country’s political opposition with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Res.265, Expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism.

Adopted S.Res.266, Designating the week of October 7 through 13, 2013, as “National Chess Week” to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Began the Rule 14 process of 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.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.72, making continuing appropriations for veterans benefits for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
3:59:47 P.M. -H.J. Res. 85
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Roll Call 521 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable George Holding 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.
11:49:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
12:00:39 P.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate, Washington, DC
12:02:43 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. Hultgren demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hultgren objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:08 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:49 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.
12:40:47 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 371 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”
12:45:27 P.M.	H. Res. 371	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 371.
1:47:32 P.M.	H. Res. 371	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 371, the question was put on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
1:47:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:30:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 4.
2:30:41 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 371 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.”
2:55:19 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 184 (Roll no. 519).
3:02:20 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 183 (Roll no. 520).
3:02:35 P.M.	H. Res. 371	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	DEBATE – Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent to modify the text of H. Res. 371 with the amendment at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
3:03:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, to make a technical correction.
3:04:52 P.M.	H. Res. 371	On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:04:59 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 85 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
3:06:35 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 85.
3:50:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:51:16 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
3:51:43 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:51:50 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Carter stated that the provisions of the proposed amendment are not germane. Sustained by the Chair.
3:59:30 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Bishop (NY) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
3:59:42 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	Mr. Carter moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
4:27:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 521).
4:27:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On passage Roll Call 522 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

4:34:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 – 164 (Roll no. 522).
4:34:53 P.M.	H.J. Res. 85	actMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:35:00 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 75 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
4:35:31 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
5:29:13 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:29:47 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
5:30:11 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	DEBATE – The House proceedings with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. The amendment would replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
5:32:55 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Aderholt stated that the amendment was not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
5:38:17 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to appeal the ruling of the chair.
5:38:54 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Mr. Aderholt moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
5:39:08 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On motion to table the appeal the ruling of the chair Roll Call 523 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

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6:03:10 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 185 (Roll no. 523).
6:10:08 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 164 (Roll no. 524).
6:10:09 P.M.	H.J. Res. 75	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:11:10 P.M.	H.R. 1804	SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Miller of Florida asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs be permitted to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1804. Agreed to without objection.
6:12:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:31:07 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:46:22 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:46:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:46:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 5, 2013.

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