12/04/14 2:20 PM H.R. 5759
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 549).
12/04/14 1:54 PM H.R. 5759
On motion to recommit with instructions Roll Call 549 - Yea and Nay vote pending.
12/04/14 1:54 PM H.R. 5759
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12/04/14 1:47 PM H.R. 5759
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would impact the relief provided to parents, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens who are current members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces, which is consistent with current law, but will be halted by the underlying legislation. Additionally, the motion would protect victims of domestic violence who have successfully petitioned for relief under the Violence Against Women Act; and victims of crimes and serious forms of human trafficking from further abuse. Lastly, the motion would protect Cuban nationals or any persons of any other nationality deserving of such protections, already in the U.S. or in tran sit to the U.S.. Sebse
12/04/14 1:46 PM H.R. 5759
Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/04/14 1:46 PM H.R. 5759
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12/04/14 12:25 PM H.R. 5759
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 5759.
12/04/14 12:25 PM H.R. 5759
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 5759.
12/04/14 12:25 PM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2759, S. 2921, S. 229, S. 2523, H.R. 5681, H.R. 3682, H.R. 3375, H.R. 43, H.R. 451, H.R. 1391, H.R. 3085, H.R. 3957, H.R. 4189, H.R. 4443, H.R. 4919, and H.R. 5106.
12/04/14 12:25 PM H.R. 5759
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5759.