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9:00:09 A.M. |
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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9:00:14 A.M. |
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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9:00:33 A.M. |
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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9:01:48 A.M. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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9:01:52 A.M. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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9:02:03 A.M. |
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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.
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9:16:32 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 770 — "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California."
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9:19:48 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
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10:26:14 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nugent, to add a section to the resolution amending the amendment referred to in the first section by striking section 3096 and inserting language appropriating funds to the Secretary of the Interior.
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10:54:20 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 546).
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10:54:31 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
On agreeing to the Nugent amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
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11:02:50 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 547).
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11:02:50 A.M. |
H. Res. 770 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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11:02:59 A.M. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 758, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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11:03:33 A.M. |
H. Res. 758 |
Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 758 — "Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination."
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11:11:53 A.M. |
H. Res. 758 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548).
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11:13:25 A.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 with an amendment may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
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11:13:35 A.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
Mr. McKeon moved that the House concur with an amendment in the Senate amendment.
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11:14:06 A.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
Pursuant to H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-58 modified by the amendments printed in part A of House Report 113-646 and the amendment specified in section 5 of House Resolution 770.
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12:22:06 P.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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12:22:30 P.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3979, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979 with an amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to a previous special order, further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion were postponed until later in the legislative day.
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12:25:05 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. H.R. 5759 — "To establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief."
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12:25:10 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.
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12:25:38 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the amendment printed in part B of House Report 113-646 is considered as adopted.
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12:25:52 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5759.
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12:25:53 P.M. |
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2759, S. 2921, S. 229, S. 2523, H.R. 5681, H.R. 3682, H.R. 3375, H.R. 43, H.R. 451, H.R. 1391, H.R. 3085, H.R. 3957, H.R. 4189, H.R. 4443, H.R. 4919, and H.R. 5106.
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12:25:54 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 5759.
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1:46:08 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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1:46:47 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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1:47:33 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would impact the relief provided to parents, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens who are current members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces, which is consistent with current law, but will be halted by the underlying legislation. Additionally, the motion would protect victims of domestic violence who have successfully petitioned for relief under the Violence Against Women Act; and victims of crimes and serious forms of human trafficking from further abuse. Lastly, the motion would protect Cuban nationals or any persons of any other nationality deserving of such protections, already in the U.S. or in tran sit to the U.S.. Subse
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1:54:18 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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2:20:30 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 225 (Roll no. 549).
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2:29:19 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197, 3 Present (Roll no. 550).
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2:29:20 P.M. |
H.R. 5759 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2:29:30 P.M. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to concur in the senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3979, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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2:38:45 P.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 300 - 119 (Roll no. 551).
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2:38:46 P.M. |
H.R. 3979 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2:39:00 P.M. |
H. Con. Res. 121 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 121 — "Providing for a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3979."
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2:39:12 P.M. |
H. Con. Res. 121 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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2:39:26 P.M. |
H. Con. Res. 121 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2:54:00 P.M. |
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Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 4, 2014, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, December 8, 2014, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
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2:55:59 P.M. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
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3:09:45 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
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5:34:19 P.M. |
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Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
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5:34:27 P.M. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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5:34:51 P.M. |
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014.
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