CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 31, 2013
113TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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9:40:15 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2013.
9:40:10 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:40:00 P.M. -
Mr. Cole moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:38:05 P.M. -
Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 322.
9:38:00 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
8:37:27 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:28:28 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:27:57 P.M. -
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION - The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment, pursuant to section 8162 of Public Law 106-79, as amended, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, of the following Members on the part of the House to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission: Messrs. Bishop (GA), Thompson (CA).
8:26:56 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 41
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:26:53 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 41
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:39 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 41
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 41.
8:08:27 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 41
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:08:02 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 41
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 41 — "Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula."
8:07:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1897
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.
7:45:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1897
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1897.
7:45:42 P.M. -
H.R. 1897
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:45:29 P.M. -
H.R. 1897
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1897 — "To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam."
7:44:13 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:43:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1582 as unfinished business.
7:43:20 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:42:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
Mr. Whitfield moved that the committee rise.
7:42:35 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:34:56 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 3.
7:34:02 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-174 to prevent Sec. 2 of the bill from applying to rules related to protecting air and water quality.
7:33:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:26:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxamn amendment No. 1.
7:25:07 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-174 to strike section 2 of the bill, which allows DOE to effectively veto EPA rules
6:38:51 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1582.
6:38:44 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
6:38:43 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 315 and Rule XVIII.
6:38:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1582.
6:38:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1582
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 315. H.R. 1582 — "To protect consumers by prohibiting the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating as final certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion and will cause significant adverse effects to the economy."
6:26:56 P.M. -
H.R. 850
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:56 P.M. -
H.R. 850
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 20, 1 Present (Roll no. 427).
6:25:54 P.M. -
H.R. 850
Considered as unfinished business.
6:24:56 P.M. -
HOUSE DECORUM - The Speaker assumed the Chair and addressed the Members on matters of decorum in the House. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Speaker announced that five-minute voting would resume with objection.
6:22:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:22:54 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 31 (Roll no. 426).
6:21:55 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
Considered as unfinished business.
6:01:13 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that 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.
4:54:15 P.M. -
H.R. 850
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.
4:54:10 P.M. -
H.R. 850
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 850.
4:54:05 P.M. -
H.R. 850
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:00 P.M. -
H.R. 850
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 850 — "To impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes."
4:13:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
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.
4:13:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1911.
4:13:05 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
Mr. Kline moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:12:26 P.M. -
H.R. 2565
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:22 P.M. -
H.R. 2565
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:50:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2565
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2565.
3:50:29 P.M. -
H.R. 2565
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:50:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2565
Mr. Renacci moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2565 — "To provide for the termination of employment of employees of the Internal Revenue Service who take certain official actions for political purposes."
3:49:35 P.M. -
H.R. 2768
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2768
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2768
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2768.
3:43:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2768
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2768
Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2768 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that a duty of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is to ensure that Internal Revenue Service employees are familiar with and act in accord with certain taxpayer rights."
3:42:44 P.M. -
H.R. 2769
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:39 P.M. -
H.R. 2769
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2769
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2769.
3:27:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2769
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2769
Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2769 — "To impose a moratorium on conferences held by the Internal Revenue Service."
3:26:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1660
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:26:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1660
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:17:21 P.M. -
H.R. 1660
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1660.
3:17:19 P.M. -
H.R. 1660
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1660
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1660 — "To require the establishment of Federal customer service standards and to improve the service provided by Federal agencies."
3:16:47 P.M. -
H.R. 1541
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.
2:36:41 P.M. -
H.R. 1541
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.
2:36:38 P.M. -
H.R. 1541
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:36:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1541
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1541 — "To establish limitations, for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 on the total amount in awards or other discretionary monetary payments which may be paid to any Federal employee."
2:36:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2579
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.
1:50:34 P.M. -
H.R. 2579
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2579.
1:50:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2579
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:50:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2579
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2579 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for investigative leave requirements with respect to Senior Executive Service employees, and for other purposes."
1:50:03 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:50:01 P.M. -
H.R. 313
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:34:59 P.M. -
H.R. 313
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 313.
1:34:57 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:34:44 P.M. -
H.R. 313
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 313 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to institute spending limits and transparency requirements for Federal conference and travel expenditures, and for other purposes."
1:34:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2711
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.
12:48:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2711
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2711.
12:48:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2711
Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:48:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2711
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2711 — "To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish certain procedures for conducting in-person or telephonic interactions by Executive branch employees with individuals, and for other purposes."
12:48:16 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:47:10 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 July 31, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2167, H.R. 2611, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 44.
12:04:44 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.
12:02:51 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:22 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Imam Talib Shareef, Masjid Muhammad, Washington, DC.
12:00:56 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
10:29:15 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:02:06 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.
10:01:28 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Joseph J. Heck to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:17 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.