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Congress: the Republican-led House tries to force their Family Values Platform on Americans -no right 2choose&affordable hc at risk – the Senate confirms Pres O’s nominees 3yrs later &Joint mtg with Pres/Republic Of Korea

10/13/2023 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET October 13, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with
the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their
designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority
controlling the second 30 minutes.
At 12:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the
following nominations:
- Calendar #251, Alison J. Nathan, of NY, to be US District Judge for the
  Southern District of New York
- Calendar #252, Susan Owens Hickey, of AR, to be US District Judge for the
  Western District of Arkansas, and
- Calendar #253, Katherine B. Forest, of NY, to be US District Judge for the
  Southern District of New York.
There will be up to 2 hours of debate on the nominations equally divided and
controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use
or yielding back of time (approximately 2:00pm), the Senate will vote on
confirmation of the nominations. Two roll call votes are expected; the third
nomination is expected to be confirmed by consent.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2:00pm), the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations. The Forrest nomination is expected to be confirmed by voice vote. Therefore, 2 roll call votes are expected at approximately 2:00pm on confirmation of the Nathan and Hickey nominations.

At 4:00 p.m., His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, the President of the Republic of
Korea, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress from the Hall of the House of
Representatives in the U.S. Capitol. Senators should begin to gather in the
Senate Chamber at 3:30 p.m. to depart at 3:40 p.m. for the procession to the
Hall of the House.
The Senate has confirmed Executive Calendar #287, Sung Y. Kim to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to
the Republic of Korea by unanimous consent.
Also by unanimous consent, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader,
in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive
Session to consider Executive Calendar #78, Heather Higginbottom to be Deputy
Director of the Office of Management and Budget with four hours for debate
equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the
Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on confirmation
of the Higginbottom nomination.

VOTES

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of
Alison Nathan, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District
of New York; Confirmed: 48-44

2:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of
Susan Owen Hickey, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Arkansas. Confirmed: 83-8

LEGISLATIVE
ITEMS

Adopted S.Con.Res.31, Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a
correction in the enrollment of S.1280.

Adopted S.Res.293, celebrating the 10-year commemoration of the Underground
Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit,
Michigan and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

EXECUTIVE
ITEMS

Confirmed Calendar #253, Katherine B. Forrest, of NY, to be US District Judge
for the Southern District of New York by voice vote

Confirmed #287 Sung Y. Kim – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 13,

2011 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2011.9:59:29 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.9:59:11 P.M. -Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.7:59:52 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:56:37 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:55:35 P.M. -H.R. 2250Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:55:35 P.M. -H.R. 2250On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 – 142 (Roll no. 791).7:48:27 P.M. -H.R. 2250On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 246 (Roll no. 790).7:32:01 P.M. -H.R. 2250The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.7:22:05 P.M. -H.R. 2250DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor motion to recommit. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to require the EPA Administrator not delay action to reduce air pollution from waste incinerators that are within 5 miles of any nursing home, assisted living facility or hospital. The amendment also states that any facility that will have regulation of its air pollutant emissions delayed is required to notify affected communities no later than 90 days after the date of enactment.7:20:43 P.M. -H.R. 2250Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.7:19:06 P.M. -H.R. 2250Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”7:18:51 P.M. -H.R. 358Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:18:50 P.M. -H.R. 358On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 – 172 (Roll no. 789).7:12:12 P.M. -H.R. 358On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 788).6:47:55 P.M. -H.R. 358The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.6:40:17 P.M. -H.R. 358DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the motion seek to report the same to the House with an amendment to add language stating that no hospital or health care provider can be exempted from any Federal or State law that requires them to provide any medical examination, treatment, referral, or transfer to prevent the death of a pregnant woman with an emergency medical condition.6:39:54 P.M. -H.R. 358Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.6:39:31 P.M. -H.R. 358The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.5:20:54 P.M. -H.R. 358DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 358.5:20:15 P.M. -H.R. 358Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 358 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.5:20:10 P.M. -H.R. 358Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 430. H.R. 358 — “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.”5:19:50 P.M. -PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Pitts asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.5:19:40 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.4:53:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.4:53:34 P.M. -JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the call of the Chair.3:49:33 P.M. -JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of Republic of Korea.3:48:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.2:27:32 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.2:26:50 P.M. -H.R. 2250POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 2250 were postponed.2:25:38 P.M. -H.R. 2250The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.2:25:24 P.M. -H.R. 2250The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2250.2:25:00 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Energy and Commerce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.2:25:00 P.M. -H.R. 2250Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.2:24:23 P.M. -H.R. 2250On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 250 (Roll no. 787).2:07:59 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.2:07:19 P.M. -H.R. 2250The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.2:07:08 P.M. -H.R. 2250Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2250 — “To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes.”2:06:20 P.M. -H. Res. 430Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:06:18 P.M. -H. Res. 430On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 173 (Roll no. 786).1:43:01 P.M. -H. Res. 430The previous question was ordered without objection.12:24:59 P.M. -H. Res. 430DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 430.12:24:58 P.M. -H. Res. 430Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 430 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 358) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.”12:23:12 P.M. -H. Res. 430On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.12:22:09 P.M. -H. Res. 430At the conclusion of debate on the Moore point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.12:01:48 P.M. -H. Res. 430POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Ms. Moore stated that the provisions of H. Res. 430 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?12:00:48 P.M. -H. Res. 430By direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Foxx called up the resolution, H. Res. 430, and asked for its immediate consideration.11:33:47 A.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.11:33:37 A.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 13, 2011 at 9:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3078, H.R. 3079, and H.R. 3080.11:32:21 A.M. -The Speaker recognized Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.11:31:39 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hochul to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:31:34 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.11:31:23 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jesse Reyes, San Jose Catholic Church, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.11:30:17 A.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 13.10:44:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today.9:30:42 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 11:30 a.m. for the start of legislative business.9:30:27 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:30:14 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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01/26/2023 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET January 26, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #294, H.J.Res.98, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
At 12:00pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.98 (majority threshold).

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 25, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 27, 2012.12:11:15 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.12:11:00 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.11:10:36 A.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.11:01:41 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.11:00:19 A.M. -The House received a communication from Representative Giffords wherein she notified the House that she had submitted a letter to the Governor of Arizona detailing her intention to resign as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives effective at the end of January 25, 2012.11:00:16 A.M. -H.R. 3581Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on The Budget have until 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 30 to file a report on H.R. 3581. Agreed to without objection.11:00:15 A.M. -H.R. 3578Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on The Budget have until 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 30 to file a report on H.R. 3578. Agreed to without objection.11:00:00 A.M. -H.R. 3582Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on The Budget have until 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 30 to file a report on H.R. 3582. Agreed to without objection.10:59:01 A.M. -Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, January 27, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.10:59:00 A.M. -Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Agreed to without objection.10:55:10 A.M. -United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to Section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as amended, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Daniel M. Slane, Ohio, for a term to expire December 31, 2013 .10:54:39 A.M. -H.R. 3801Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:54:38 A.M. -H.R. 3801On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 11).10:47:00 A.M. -H.R. 3801Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3801 — “To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.”10:17:01 A.M. -H.R. 1022Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:17:00 A.M. -H.R. 1022On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 – 70 (Roll no. 10).9:45:50 A.M. -H.R. 1022Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1022 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes.”9:44:55 A.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 25.9:38:41 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.9:38:24 A.M. -H.R. 3801At 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.9:16:31 A.M. -H.R. 3801DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3801.9:16:29 A.M. -H.R. 3801Considered under suspension of the rules.9:16:18 A.M. -H.R. 3801Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3801 — “To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.”9:15:41 A.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.9:02:43 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.9:02:28 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:25 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:21 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:50 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:35 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The GOP theme song in 2013

12/31/2013 Nativegrl77

Dear MoveOn member,

Thanks to House Speaker John Boehner and his Republican caucus, the “Do-Nothing Congress” was so awful this year that I decided it deserved its own theme song.

Check it out:

I had fun putting together this video—which also calls out some uplifting wins MoveOn members and other progressives were able to achieve this year despite the “Do-Nothing Congress.” I hope you’ll take just a minute to watch and, if you enjoy it, pass it on.

Thanks for all you do—and all the best in 2014.

–Robert Reich

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the Senate CONGRESS 12/2 the House

12/02/2013 Nativegrl77

The featured picture is PBO with his mom’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

2:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:29 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:40 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:18 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 22, 2013, at 10:52 a.m. transmitting the appointments of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
2:12:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:02:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 2.
5:02:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 3547	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3547 — “To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.”
5:03:30 P.M.	H.R. 3547	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 3547	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3547.
5:24:30 P.M.	H.R. 3547	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:25:05 P.M.	H.R. 3588	Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3588 — “To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from the prohibition on the use of lead pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, and flux.”
5:25:15 P.M.	H.R. 3588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 3588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3588.
5:38:02 P.M.	H.R. 3588	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:38:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

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

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

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

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The featured picture is of President Barack Obama and his moms … Family

All Americans should have the right to gain, experience have affordable comprehensive health care -Point4CounterPoint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not Agreed to: 46-54

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

Agreed To: 57-43

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

Senator McConnell then made a series of parliamentary inquires.

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

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

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

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

THE THRESHOLD FOR CLOTURE ON NOMINATIONS, NOT INCLUDING THOSE

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

IS THE RULING OF THE CHAIR.

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

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

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

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

Sustained: 52-48

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

Invoked: 55-43

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

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

Additional roll call votes are expected today.

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

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

Another message will be sent once any agreement is reached.

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

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

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

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

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

Not invoked: 51-44

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

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

Adopted: 51-42

There will be no further roll call votes today.

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

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

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

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

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of the following bills:

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

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

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

Last Floor Action:
9:03:02 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would
be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

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

11:34:29 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 236 (Roll no. 607).
11:39:21 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 243 (Roll no. 608).
11:44:03 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 239 (Roll no. 609).
11:44:21 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1900.
11:45:10 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:45:57 A.M.	H.R. 1900	Mr. Tierney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:46:25 A.M.	H.R. 1900	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tierney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith, with an amendment to prevent any provisions of the underlying bill from taking effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with appropriate regulatory agencies, determines that the implementation of the bill will not: adversely impact natural gas pipeline safety; or inhibit the ability of communities to meaningfully engage in the siting of natural gas pipelines that affect them.
11:50:25 A.M.	H.R. 1900	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:56:53 A.M.	H.R. 1900	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 610).
11:57:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk notified the House that she received a letter from the Honorable Tom Schedler, Secretary of State, State of Louisiana, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 16, 2013, the Honorable Vance M. McAllister was elected Representative to Congress for the Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.
11:58:19 A.M.		ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, Louisiana, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
11:59:37 A.M.		The Dean of the Louisiana delegation, Representative Charles Boustany, and Represenative Cedric Richmond addressed the House and introduced Representative Vance M. McAllister, Fifth Congressional District, State of Louisiana.
12:03:38 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Louisiana, the whole number of the House is 432.
12:14:18 P.M.	H.R. 1900	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 165 (Roll no. 611).
12:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 1900	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 3381	Mr. Rogers (MI) announced that the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has ordered the bill, H.R. 3381, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, reported favorably to the House with amendments and that if Members wish to review the classified information, they should contact the committee’s director of security to arrange a time and date.
12:16:00 P.M.		Mr. Rogers (MI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on November 22. Agreed to without objection.
12:17:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:42:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.
2:42:10 P.M.		United States Merchant Marine Academy – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. King of NY.
2:42:15 P.M.		National Historical Publications and Records Commission – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2501, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission: Mr. Barr (KY).
2:43:15 P.M.		Mr. Larson (CT) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:43:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:43:30 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2013.