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| Time | Session |
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| 10:27 P.M. - | The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on December 12, 2014. |
| 10:27 P.M. - | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 10:27 P.M. - | Mr. Gerlach moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 10:25 P.M. - | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 10:23 P.M. - | On passage Passed without objection. |
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Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
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| 564 | 12-11 | H R 5699 | Passed | John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act |
| 563 | 12-11 | H R 83 | Passed | An Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to energy |
| 562 | 12-11 | H R 5806 | Failed | Supporting America’s Charities Act |
| 561 | 12-11 | H RES 776 | Passed | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 83, to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to energy |
| 560 | 12-10 | H R 1204 | Passed | To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes |
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