The Senate will convene at 2:00pmET

and will proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization, with the time until 4:30pm for debate only and equally divided and controlled between Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison, or their designees.

At 4:30pm, the Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) will be called up and modified with the changes at the desk. Debate between 4:30pm and 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Warner and Kyl or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Ensign amendment #3476. The amendment will be subject to a 60 vote threshold. Under a unanimous consent agreement it is in order for the amendment to be withdrawn prior to a vote.

Upon disposition of the Ensign amendment, the McCain amendment #3527 (Next Generation) will be withdrawn. If the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) is not disposed of, the Senate would then proceed to vote in relation to the amendment.

At that point, a Managers’ amendment, cleared by the Leaders and Managers, would be in order and considered agreed to. The substitute amendment, as amended, would then be agreed to. The Senate will then proceed to vote on HR1586, as amended.

The 5:30pm votes would be in relation to the following items:

– Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) (subject to a 60 vote threshold if it is not withdrawn);
– Passage of HR1586, as amended (FAA Reauthorization)

The title amendment will be agreed to upon passage of the bill.

the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) was withdrawn.

Votes:
61: Passage of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization;
Passed: 93-0

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S. Res.463,a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Norwruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society.

Adopted S.Res.464, a resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Senator Harry Reid said, “I commend Speaker Pelosi and her team for leading passage of this common sense legislation that puts Americans back in control of their own health care, lowers skyrocketing costs, reduces the deficit, protects seniors and curbs insurance company abuses.  She and her colleagues in the House understand that this was never about politics; it has always been about people who are struggling every day to keep their families healthy without going broke.  This is about the scores of people we hear from every day who need greater security and stability in their health care.

The House will convene at 12:30pmET

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 22, 2010 111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 7:24 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 7:23 P.M. – Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23. 7:19 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. H.R. 4667: to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 171). 7:09 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4810: to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 7:04 P.M. – On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 170). 6:35 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business. 6:34 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. Mr. Hastings (FL) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1204 and H. Res. 1205. 6:33 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22. 3:15 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. H.R. 4592: to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions 3:14 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 3:04 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4592. Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4667: to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes 3:03 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2:58 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4667. Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3976: to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure 2:57 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn. 2:52 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3976. Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.J. Res. 80:

recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 80. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

H.R. 1879:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty

2:41 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1879. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4810:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

2:33 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4810. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2:14 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:02 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Halvorson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.

12:41 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:31 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Kirkpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:30 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.