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“House of Representatives” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D973-D975 on Sept. 17, 2014.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5500-
5524; 5 resolutions, H. Res. 729-733 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 Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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Recess: The House recessed at 10:46 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon.
Page H7626 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend Joseph Holcomb, St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Church, Flushing, New York.
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Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal by voice vote.
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National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity--
Appointment: The Chair clarified that pursuant to section 106(b)(5)(B) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Speaker's appointments of May 25, 2010, and December 22, 2010, of individuals on the part of the House to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity expired on May 25, 2014. Subsequently, the Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following individuals on the part of the House to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity for a term of six years: Upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader: Arthur E. Keiser of Fort Lauderdale, FL; William Pepicello of Scottsdale, AZ; and Arthur J. Rothkopf of Washington, DC.
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Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the following measure:
Strongly supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries: H. Res. 726, to strongly support the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries.
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Suspensions--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures which were debated yesterday, September 16th:
Federal Reserve Transparency Act: H.R. 24, amended, to require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 333 yeas to 92 nays, Roll No. 504 and
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Amending title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers: H.R. 5462, to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 423 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 505.
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Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measure which was debated on September 15th:
Amending the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission: S. 476, to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 419 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 506.
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Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015: The House agreed to H.J. Res. 124, to make continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, by a recorded vote of 319 ayes to 108 noes, Roll No. 509. Consideration of the measure began yesterday, September 16th.
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Rejected the Bustos motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 199 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 508.
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Agreed to:
McKeon amendment (printed in part B of H. Rept. 113-600) that authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Additionally, the amendment strengthens Congressional oversight by requiring detailed reports, including progress reports, on the plan, vetting process, and procedures for monitoring unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment. It also requires the President to report on how this authority fits within a larger regional strategy. The amendment allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a reprogramming request to Congress should the President request DOD funds to execute this authority and permits the Secretary of Defense to accept foreign contributions. Lastly, the amendment states that nothing in this section be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances (by a yea-and-nay vote of 273 yeas to 156 nays, Roll No. 507). Consideration of the amendment began yesterday, September 16th.
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H. Res. 722, the rule providing for consideration of the joint resolution, was agreed to yesterday, September 16th.
Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, September 18th.
Page H7662 Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he notified Congress that the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 is to continue in effect beyond September 23, 2014--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-155).
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Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H7624.
Senate Referrals: S. 1214 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; S. 2539, S. 2117, S. 2511, and S. 2440 were held at the desk.
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Discharge Petition: Representative Polis presented to the clerk a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of H. Res. 678, a resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (Discharge Petition No. 11).
Quorum Calls--Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and two recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H7635, H7635-36, H7636-37, H7660, H7661-62, H7662. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
