House Record Digest - Thursday, October 10, 2013

The House passed H.J. Res. 79, making continuing appropriations for certain components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2014, by a yea-and-nay vote of 249 yeas to 175 nays, Roll No. 540.

The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Rod Grams, former Representative and Senator.

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Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 3 public bills, H.R. 3282-3284; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 93; and H. Res. 375-377 were introduced.

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Additional Cosponsors:

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Reports Filed:
There were no reports filed today.

Speaker:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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Recess:
The House recessed at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon.

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Chaplain:
The prayer was offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend Guillermo Maldonado, King Jesus International Ministry, Miami, Florida.

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Congressional Award Board--Appointment:
Read a letter from Representative Pelosi, Democratic Leader, in which she appointed Mr. Mitchell Draizin of New York, NY to the Congressional Award Board.

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Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy--Appointment:
The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Member on the part of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Representative McCarthy (NY).

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Recess:
The House recessed at 1:25 p.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

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Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014:
The House passed H.J. Res. 79, making continuing appropriations for certain components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2014, by a yea-and-nay vote of 249 yeas to 175 nays, Roll No. 540.

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Agreed to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair on a point of order sustained against the Shea-Porter motion to recommit the joint resolution to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a yea-and-nay vote 226 yeas to 196 nays, Roll No. 539.

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H. Res. 371, the rule providing for consideration of the joint resolution, was agreed to on Friday, October 4th.

Moment of Silence:
The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Rod Grams, former Representative and Senator.

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Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate today appears on page H6471.

Quorum Calls--Votes:
Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H6472-73 and H6473-74. There were no quorum calls.

Adjournment:
The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7 p.m.

Program for Friday:
To be announced.

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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E1472

Brownley, Julia, Calif., E1483

Carson, Andre, Ind., E1474

Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1482

Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1478

Costa, Jim, Calif., E1473, E1480

Ellison, Keith, Minn., E1471

Ellmers, Renee L., N.C., E1484

Flores, Bill, Tex., E1482

Gardner, Cory, Colo., E1477

Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E1483

Gibson, Christopher P., N.Y., E1477

Grayson, Alan, Fla., E1474

Green, Gene, Tex., E1484

Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1472

Holding, George, N.C., E1473

Hudson, Richard, N.C., E1472

Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E1473

Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1476

Kinzinger, Adam, Ill., E1471

Miller, George, Calif., E1481

Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E1477

Peters, Gary C., Mich., E1471, E1475, E1483

Peterson, Collin C., Minn., E1480

Schneider, Bradley S., Ill., E1471, E1476, E1480

Schweikert, David, Ariz., E1484

Scott, Robert C. ``Bobby'', Va., E1484

Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1485

Stockman, Steve, Tex., E1482

Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E1478

Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1473, E1476

Vargas, Juan, Calif., E1476

Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1472

Wolf, Frank R., Va., E1478

Yoho, Ted S., Fla, E1483

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Next Meeting:
9 a.m., Friday, October 11

Program for Friday:
To be announced.

Source: Daily Digest; Full House Record