CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
115TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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8:34:41 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2018.
8:34:40 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:34:27 P.M. -
Mr. Estes (KS) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:11:59 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:10:09 P.M. -
Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1059.
7:55:35 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:52:58 P.M. -
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the declaration of a national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in United States elections. - referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-152).
7:37:24 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued one minute speeches.
7:37:23 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 46. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 5895.
7:35:18 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:35:07 P.M. -
H.R. 6040
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:35:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6040
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:04 P.M. -
H.R. 6040
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6040.
7:28:02 P.M. -
H.R. 6040
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:27:55 P.M. -
H.R. 6040
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6040 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and facilities of the Central Valley Project."
7:27:31 P.M. -
H.R. 5317
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:27:28 P.M. -
H.R. 5317
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:22:55 P.M. -
H.R. 5317
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5317.
7:22:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5317
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:22:31 P.M. -
H.R. 5317
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5317 — "To repeal section 2141 of the Revised Statutes to remove the prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands."
7:22:16 P.M. -
Mr. Yoder filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6776.
7:21:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2926
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2926, a bill originally introduced by Representative Meehan, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:54 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:53 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 396).
7:11:06 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4689 — "To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska."
7:10:54 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:53 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395).
7:01:47 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3186 — "To establish an Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes."
6:58:53 P.M. -
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the California wildfires.
6:57:22 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:21 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 394).
6:31:51 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5923 — "To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange certain public lands in Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes."
6:31:13 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:01 P.M. -
H.R. 6197
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6197
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:18:01 P.M. -
H.R. 6197
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6197.
6:18:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6197
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:17:51 P.M. -
H.R. 6197
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6197 — "To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime, and for other purposes."
6:17:30 P.M. -
H. Res. 401
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:17:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 401
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:06:43 P.M. -
H. Res. 401
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.
6:06:41 P.M. -
H. Res. 401
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:06:16 P.M. -
H. Res. 401
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 401 — "Urging China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, India, and all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against the trade."
6:05:45 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.
5:45:30 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.
5:45:27 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:18 P.M. -
H.R. 1911
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1911 — "To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes."
5:45:02 P.M. -
S. 2497
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:00 P.M. -
S. 2497
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:14:45 P.M. -
S. 2497
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2497.
5:14:44 P.M. -
S. 2497
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:35 P.M. -
S. 2497
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2497 — "To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize the appropriations of funds to Israel, and for other purposes."
5:13:33 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
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.
5:10:10 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4689.
5:10:09 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:02 P.M. -
H.R. 4689
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4689 — "To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska."
5:09:49 P.M. -
H.R. 660
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:09:47 P.M. -
H.R. 660
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:03:33 P.M. -
H.R. 660
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 660.
5:03:32 P.M. -
H.R. 660
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:24 P.M. -
H.R. 660
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 660 — "To require the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Bureau of Reclamation to manage its infrastructure assets."
5:03:03 P.M. -
H.R. 5532
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:01 P.M. -
H.R. 5532
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:15 P.M. -
H.R. 5532
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5532.
4:51:14 P.M. -
H.R. 5532
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:51:04 P.M. -
H.R. 5532
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5532 — "To redesignate the Reconstruction Era National Monument as the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, and for other purposes."
4:50:54 P.M. -
AUTHORITY TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORTS - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that the managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Friday, September 14, 2018, to file conference reports. Agreed to without objection.
4:50:24 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
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.
4:44:52 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.
4:44:51 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:41 P.M. -
H.R. 3186
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3186 — "To establish an Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes."
4:44:41 P.M. -
H.R. 6287
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:44:38 P.M. -
H.R. 6287
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:24 P.M. -
H.R. 6287
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6287.
4:27:23 P.M. -
H.R. 6287
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:27:14 P.M. -
H.R. 6287
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6287 — "To provide competitive grants for the operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001."
4:27:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2606
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:27:04 P.M. -
H.R. 2606
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:51 P.M. -
H.R. 2606
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2606.
4:18:50 P.M. -
H.R. 2606
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:18:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2606
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2606 — "To amend the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly known as the Stigler Act), with respect to restrictions applicable to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and for other purposes."
4:18:32 P.M. -
H.R. 2591
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:31 P.M. -
H.R. 2591
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2591
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
4:09:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2591
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:25 P.M. -
H.R. 2591
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2591 — "To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes."
4:09:21 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:09:19 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:17 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:19 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4824.
4:01:17 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:10 P.M. -
H.R. 4824
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4824 — "To allow certain State permitting authority to encourage expansion of broadband service to rural communities, and for other purposes."
4:00:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
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.
3:55:49 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5923.
3:55:47 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:14 P.M. -
H.R. 5923
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5923 — "To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange certain public lands in Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes."
3:55:13 P.M. -
H.R. 3764
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:10 P.M. -
H.R. 3764
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:59 P.M. -
H.R. 3764
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3764.
3:51:58 P.M. -
H.R. 3764
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:51:50 P.M. -
H.R. 3764
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3764 — "To extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other purposes."
3:50:17 P.M. -
H.R. 6411
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:50:16 P.M. -
H.R. 6411
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:21 P.M. -
H.R. 6411
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411.
3:44:20 P.M. -
H.R. 6411
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:44:10 P.M. -
H.R. 6411
Mr. Rothfus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6411 — "To amend the duties of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to ensure FinCEN works with Tribal law enforcement agencies, protects against all forms of terrorism, and focuses on virtual currencies."
3:44:09 P.M. -
H.R. 5059
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:44:07 P.M. -
H.R. 5059
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:47 P.M. -
H.R. 5059
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5059.
3:30:46 P.M. -
H.R. 5059
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:30:33 P.M. -
H.R. 5059
Mr. Rothfus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5059 — "To amend the Home Owners' Loan Act with respect to the registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies, and for other purposes."
3:30:20 P.M. -
H.R. 3635
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:30:11 P.M. -
H.R. 3635
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:30 P.M. -
H.R. 3635
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.
3:21:29 P.M. -
H.R. 3635
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:14 P.M. -
H.R. 3635
Ms. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3635 — "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to improve the process whereby medicare administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations under the Medicare program, and for other purposes."
3:21:13 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:21:11 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:08 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:24 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6561.
3:15:23 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:15:11 P.M. -
H.R. 6561
Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6561 — "To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize certain proposed provisions relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs."
3:14:59 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:14:57 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:14:54 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:09 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6662.
3:10:06 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:10:05 P.M. -
H.R. 6662
Mr. Paulsen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6662 — "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the special election period under part C of the Medicare program for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract."
3:09:41 P.M. -
H.R. 6690
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:09:39 P.M. -
H.R. 6690
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:09 P.M. -
H.R. 6690
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6690.
2:57:07 P.M. -
H.R. 6690
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:57:02 P.M. -
H.R. 6690
Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6690 — "To establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity under the Medicare program."
2:55:47 P.M. -
H.R. 6720
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:55:46 P.M. -
H.R. 6720
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:47:04 P.M. -
H.R. 6720
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
2:47:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6720
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:47:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6720
Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6720 — "To prohibit the slaugher of dogs and cats for human consumption, and for other purposes."
2:46:18 P.M. -
H.R. 6198
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:16 P.M. -
H.R. 6198
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:43 P.M. -
H.R. 6198
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6198.
2:31:42 P.M. -
H.R. 6198
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:31:30 P.M. -
H.R. 6198
Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6198 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, and for other purposes."
2:31:24 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:30:45 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
2:06:39 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 P.M. today.
2:01:52 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:33 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:29 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:10 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:05 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
12:25:31 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:40 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.
12:00:24 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:15 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.