CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 2, 2015
114TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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8:29:11 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 3, 2015.
8:29:10 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:00 P.M. -
Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:52:56 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:51:30 P.M. -
Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 507.
7:46:59 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:46:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 354
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.
7:01:48 P.M. -
H. Res. 354
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
7:01:45 P.M. -
H. Res. 354
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:01 P.M. -
H. Res. 354
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 354 — "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe."
6:57:57 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:57:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:34 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 582).
6:31:04 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1853 — "To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."
6:30:56 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adopting a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier an on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:34 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
6:08:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:08:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2494
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:08:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2494
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2494
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2494.
5:45:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2494
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2494
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2494 — "To support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, designate major wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes."
5:44:25 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
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.
5:16:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1853.
5:16:37 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:26 P.M. -
H.R. 1853
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1853 — "To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes."
5:15:58 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:57 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:47:25 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 293.
4:47:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:47:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 293
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 293 — "Expressing concern over anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority."
4:46:39 P.M. -
H.R. 3503
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:46:37 P.M. -
H.R. 3503
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:29 P.M. -
H.R. 3503
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3503.
4:36:26 P.M. -
H.R. 3503
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3503
Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3503 — "To require an assessment of fusion center personnel needs, and for other purposes."
4:36:03 P.M. -
H.R. 3598
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:01 P.M. -
H.R. 3598
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3598
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3598.
4:26:46 P.M. -
H.R. 3598
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:25 P.M. -
H.R. 3598
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3598 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the National Network of Fusion Centers, and for other purposes."
4:26:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3505
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:26:11 P.M. -
H.R. 3505
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:55 P.M. -
H.R. 3505
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3505.
4:19:54 P.M. -
H.R. 3505
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3505
Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3505 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the management and administration of the security clearance processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes."
4:19:16 P.M. -
H.R. 3361
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3361
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:08:28 P.M. -
H.R. 3361
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3361.
4:08:27 P.M. -
H.R. 3361
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:15 P.M. -
H.R. 3361
Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3361 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Insider Threat Program, and for other purposes."
4:07:48 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:07:42 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
2:11:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
2:10:07 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to terminate the designation of Burundi as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. - referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-72).
2:04:32 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope from the White House on October 30, 2015, at 3:12 p.m. which contained a message from the President whereby he notified the Congress of his intention to terminate the designation of Burundi as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
2:04:31 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:04:00 P.M. -
ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Boehner, the whole number of the House is 434.
2:03:13 P.M. -
The House received a communication from Representative Boehner wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2015.
2:01:58 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:55 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:33 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:27 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 2.
12:02:15 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:01:30 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 30, 2015 at 11:57 a.m.: That the Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314.
12:01:20 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 29, 2015 at 3:22 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1731.
12:00:46 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:11 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick W. Allen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:06 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.