THE NIGHTLY WHIP: WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2015

TODAY’S OUTLOOK

On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.

***Members are advised that the GOP Leadership has announced that votes may occur after 7:00 p.m. when the House is considering Appropriations bills, and that the House may be voting late into the evening on Wednesday.

***Members are also advised that close votes are possible this week, including potential votes on amendments related to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Davis-Bacon to H.R. 2577 – Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.Any expected absences should be reported to the Whip’s Office at x5-3130.

First votes expected: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Last votes expected: ???

“One Minutes” (15 per side)

Complete Consideration of H.R. 2578–Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Rep. Culberson – Appropriations)

The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House Rules. Additionally, the Rule provides for 10 minutes of debate per amendment equally divided between the proponent and an opponent and up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate offered by the Chair and Ranking Member or their designee.

The following amendments have recorded votes pending: 

Rep. Pittenger Amendment
Rep. Nadler Amendment 
Rep. Farr Amendment
Rep. Blackburn Amendment
Rep. Foster Amendment
Rep. Bonamici Amendment
Rep. Ellison Amendment
Rep. Grayson Amendment #1
Rep. Rohrabacher Amendment
Rep. Grayson Amendment #2
Rep. McClintock Amendment
Rep. Perry Amendment
Rep. Garrett Amendment

Begin Consideration of H.R. 2577 – Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Rep. Diaz-Balart – Appropriations)

The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House Rules.  Additionally, the Rule provides for 10 minutes of debate per amendment equally divided between the proponent and an opponent and up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate offered by the Chair and Ranking Member or their designee.