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House Session - September 12, 2018

The House debated 24 bills, including approving measures that included grants for memorials for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and a ban on eating dog and cat meat.

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12:00:15 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
- 12:00:24 PM
  The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:40 PM
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.
12:25:31 PM
Recess
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
02:00:05 PM
Reconvened
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
- 02:00:10 PM
  Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
- 02:01:29 PM
  The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02:01:33 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02:01:52 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES
The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02:06:39 PM
Recess
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 P.M. today.
02:30:45 PM
Reconvened
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
- 02:31:24 PM
  The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- 02:31:30 PM
  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."
- 02:31:42 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:31:43 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6198.
02:46:16 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 02:46:18 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02:47:00 PM
  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."
- 02:47:03 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:47:04 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
02:55:46 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- 02:55:47 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02:57:02 PM
  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."
- 02:57:07 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:57:09 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6690.
03:09:39 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:09:41 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:10:05 PM
  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."
- 03:10:06 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:10:09 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6662.
03:14:54 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:14:57 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:14:59 PM
  The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 03:15:11 PM
  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."
- 03:15:23 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:15:24 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6561.
03:21:08 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:21:11 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:21:13 PM
  The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 03:21:14 PM
  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."
- 03:21:29 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:21:30 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3635.
03:30:11 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:30:20 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:30:33 PM
  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."
- 03:30:46 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:30:47 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5059.
03:44:07 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:44:09 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:44:10 PM
  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."
- 03:44:20 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:44:21 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411.
03:50:16 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:50:17 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:51:50 PM
  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."
- 03:51:58 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:51:59 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3764.
03:55:10 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 03:55:13 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03:55:14 PM
  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."
- 03:55:47 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:55:49 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5923.
- 04:00:42 PM
  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.
- 04:01:10 PM
  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."
- 04:01:17 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:01:19 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4824.
04:09:17 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 04:09:19 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04:09:21 PM
  The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 04:09:25 PM
  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."
- 04:09:40 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:09:42 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2591.
04:18:31 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 04:18:32 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04:18:41 PM
  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."
- 04:18:50 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:18:51 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2606.
04:27:04 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 04:27:07 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04:27:14 PM
  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."
- 04:27:23 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:27:24 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6287.
04:44:38 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 04:44:41 PM
  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."
- 04:44:41 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04:44:51 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:44:52 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.
- 04:50:24 PM
  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.
04:50:54 PM
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.
- 04:51:04 PM
  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."
- 04:51:14 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:51:15 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5532.
05:03:01 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 05:03:03 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05:03:24 PM
  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."
- 05:03:32 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:03:33 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 660.
05:09:47 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- 05:09:49 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05:10:02 PM
  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."
- 05:10:09 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:10:10 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4689.
- 05:13:33 PM
  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.
- 05:14:35 PM
  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."
- 05:14:44 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:14:45 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2497.
05:45:00 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 05:45:02 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05:45:18 PM
  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."
- 05:45:27 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:45:30 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.
- 06:05:45 PM
  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.
- 06:06:16 PM
  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."
- 06:06:41 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
06:06:43 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.
06:17:23 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 06:17:30 PM
  The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 06:17:51 PM
  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."
- 06:18:00 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
06:18:01 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6197.
06:31:00 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- 06:31:01 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06:31:13 PM
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.
- 06:31:51 PM
  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."
- 06:32:10 PM
  On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 394 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
06:57:21 PM
House Vote 394 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act

Passed (379 - 3)

Yea

Vote Details: Yea - 379
Republican - 208
Democratic - 171

Vote Details: Nay - 3
Republican - 3

Vote Details: Not Voting - 46
Democratic - 22
Republican - 24
- 06:57:22 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06:58:53 PM
MOMENT OF SILENCE
The House observed a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the California wildfires.
- 07:01:47 PM
  Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3186 — "To establish an Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes."
- 07:02:25 PM
  On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 395 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
07:10:53 PM
House Vote 395 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Every Kid Outdoors Act

Passed (383 - 2)

Yea

Vote Details: Yea - 383
Republican - 211
Democratic - 172

Vote Details: Nay - 2
Republican - 2

Vote Details: Not Voting - 43
Democratic - 21
Republican - 22
- 07:10:54 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07:11:06 PM
  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."
- 07:11:33 PM
  On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 396 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
07:20:53 PM
House Vote 396 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.

Passed (378 - 1)

Yea

Vote Details: Yea - 378
Republican - 209
Democratic - 169

Vote Details: Nay - 1
Republican - 1

Vote Details: Not Voting - 49
Democratic - 24
Republican - 25
- 07:20:54 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07:21:09 PM
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.
- 07:22:16 PM
  Mr. Yoder filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6776.
- 07:22:31 PM
  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."
- 07:22:42 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
07:22:55 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5317.
07:27:28 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 07:27:31 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07:27:55 PM
  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."
- 07:28:02 PM
  Considered under suspension of the rules.
07:28:04 PM
DEBATE
The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6040.
07:35:00 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 07:35:07 PM
  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07:35:18 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES
The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
- 07:37:23 PM
  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.
07:37:24 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES
The House continued one minute speeches.
07:52:58 PM
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).
07:55:35 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
- 08:10:09 PM
  Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1059.
08:11:59 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES
The House resumed Special Order speeches.
- 08:34:27 PM
  Mr. Estes (KS) moved that the House do now adjourn.
08:34:40 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
08:34:41 PM
Adjourned
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2018.