The last Senate session was Wednesday, February 5th
Guilty
or Not Guilty
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A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Guilty
or Not Guilty
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A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
12:01 pm
The Senate will convene at 9:30 AM and be in a period of Morning Business. At 4:00 PM, the Senate will reconvene as a Court of Impeachment for the trial of Donald John Trump and will vote on the articles of impeachment:- Article I: Abuse of Power
- Article II: Obstruction of Congress
12:01 pm
The Senate convened and proceeded to a Period of Morning Business. 3:01 pm
The Senate will convene at 9:30 AM and will be in a period of Morning Business. At 4:00 PM, the Senate will reconvene as a Court of Impeachment for the trial of Donald John Trump and will vote on the articles of impeachment: 5:30 pm
The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair. 5:30 pm
The Senate convened as a Court of Impeachment.- Article I: Abuse of Power. The Article was not agreed to by a vote of 48–52. Article II: Obstruction of Congress. The Article was not agreed to by a vote of 47–53.
5:30 pm
The Senate adjourned as a Court of Impeachment. 5:30 pm
The Senate adjourned at 5:14 PM. 5:30 pm
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.- Majority Leader McConnell filed cloture on the following nominations:
- Cal. #562, Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. Cal #563, Joshua M. Kindred, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska. Cal. #565, Matthew Thomas Schelp, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Cal. #461, John Fitzgerald Kness, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Cal. #535, Philip M. Halpern, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
5:30 pm
The Senate proceeded to a Period of Morning Business.- S. Res. 493 (To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States V. Stall Necher). The resolution as agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
5:30 pm
The Senate will convene for a Pro Forma Session only on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 11:30 AM. 5:30 pm
The Senate will next convene at 3:00 PM on Monday February 10, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Cal. #562, Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. 5:30 pm
At 5:30 PM, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cal. #562, Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. 5:30 pm
The Senate reconvened and proceeded to a Period of Morning Business. The last House session was Friday, February 7th
On
Passage
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act
On
Motion to Recommit
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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act
On
Agreeing to the Amendment
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Shalala of Florida Part C Amendment No. 1
9:00 am
The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 9:01 am
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 9:02 am
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 9:02 am
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of SD to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:03 am
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. 9:17 am
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 833. H.R. 5687 — "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes." 9:17 am
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 826, H.R. 2474 and H.R. 5687. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 826 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2474, under a structured rule and consideration of H.R. 5687, under a structured rule. Each bill shall be debated for one hour. 9:17 am
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 833 and Rule XVIII. 9:17 am
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kathy Castor to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. 9:18 am
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5687. 10:22 am
An amendment, offered by Ms. Shalala, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 116-392 to increase funding to conduct a study on the impacts on educational attainment, long-term economic opportunities and well-being of students from Puerto Rico who have had to disrupt or change their educational path due to a natural disaster. 10:22 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Shalala amendment No. 1. 10:33 am
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shalala amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lowey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 10:34 am
An amendment, offered by Miss Gonzalez-Colon (PR), numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 116-392 to increase the amount for Puerto Rico disaster nutrition assistance to $210,000,000. 10:34 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Gonzalez-Colon (PR) amendment No. 2. 10:43 am
On agreeing to the Gonzalez-Colon (PR) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:43 am
An amendment, offered by Ms. Plaskett, numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 116-392 to increase Department of Energy technical assistance for the post-disaster recovery of electrical grids in U.S. territories by $3 million. 10:44 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Plaskett amendment No. 3. 10:56 am
On agreeing to the Plaskett amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:56 am
An amendment, offered by Mr. Crenshaw, numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 116-392 to appropriate an additional $45,000,000 for the implementation of revised duplication of benefits rules for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. 10:56 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Crenshaw amendment No. 4. 11:11 am
On agreeing to the Crenshaw amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:12 am
An amendment, offered by Ms. Tlaib, numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 116-392 to ensure meaningful access to individuals with limited English proficiency to the public information maintained by grantees of the Department of Housing and Urban Developments Community Development Fund. 11:12 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Tlaib amendment No. 5. 11:17 am
On agreeing to the Tlaib amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:17 am
An amendment, offered by Mr. Levin (MI), numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 116-392 to redistribute $1 million in the Community Development Fund to prioritize funding for renewable energy projects that will enhance the long-term resiliency of Puerto Ricos infrastructure. 11:17 am
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 833, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 6. 11:22 am
On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:22 am
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 11:23 am
On agreeing to the Shalala amendment (A001) Roll Call 52 - Recorded vote pending. 11:51 am
On agreeing to the Shalala amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 - 149 (Roll no. 52). 11:51 am
On agreeing to the Shalala amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 52). 11:51 am
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5687. 11:52 am
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 11:52 am
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 11:53 am
Mr. Cole moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. 11:53 am
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole motion to recommit. 11:59 am
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered without objection. 11:59 am
On motion to recommit Roll Call 53 - Recorded vote pending. 12:06 pm
On motion to recommit Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 223 (Roll no. 53). 12:14 pm
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 161 (Roll no. 54). 12:14 pm
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:14 pm
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5687. 12:16 pm
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 7, 2020, it adjourn to meeat on Monday, February 10, 2020, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection. 12:16 pm
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 7, 2020, it adjourn to meeat on Monday, February 10, 2020, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection. 12:18 pm
COLLOQUY ON THE HOUSE SCHEDULE - The Chair recognized Mr. Scalise for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week. 12:50 pm
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 12:54 pm
Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University - Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University: Mr. Bucshon. 12:54 pm
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 2:26 pm
Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn. 2:26 pm
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 2:26 pm
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020.