Congress debates and votes … Thursday

The Senate Convenes: 9:30am Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.

The following amendments are pending to S.3217:
– Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739 (Substitute)
– Brownback #3789, as modified (auto dealer exemption)
– Snowe #3883 (small business regulation transparency)
– Specter #3776, as modified (Aiders & Abettors)
– Leahy #3823 (health insurance antitrust enforcement)
– Durbin #3989, as modified (interchange fee)
– Wyden #4019 (secret holds)
– Thune #3987 (sunset of Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection)
DeMint #3852 (Border Fence)
Rockefeller #3758 (FTC)

The Senate will recess from 1pm-2pm.
The Senate has reached the following unanimous consent agreement.

Votes:
146: Franken amendment #3991: (credit ratings);
Agreed To: 64-35

147: LeMieux amendment #3774: , as modified, and as a side –by-side to the Franken #3991 (credit ratings);
Agreed To: 61-38

148: Sessions amendment #3832: (bankruptcy);
Not Agreed To: 42-58.

149: Durbin #3989, as modified (interchange fee);
Agreed To: 64-33

150: Thune #3987 (sunset of Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection);
Not Agreed To: 40-55

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S. Res.524, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Stuttering Awareness Week of 2010.

– Collins amendment #3879 (leverage and risk-based capital) was agreed to by unanimous consent.

Passed Cal. #296, H.R.714-Virgin Islands National park lease

Passed S.1132 is the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act.

Passed S.2768, National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009(with Dorgan-Rockefeller substitute amendment)

Adopted S.Res525, is a resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 13, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

4:25 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on May 14, 2010.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:25 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

2:24 P.M. –

APPOINTMENTS – Pursuant to Section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995( 2 U.S.C. 1381), as amended by Public Law 111-114, the Chair announces on behalf of the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate their joint reappointment of the following individuals on May 13, 2010, each to a 5-year term on the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: Joint Appointment: Roberta L. Holzwarth, Illinois and Barbara L. Camens, Washington, D.C., Chair.

2:01 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:00 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 20: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 19: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 18: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

1:51 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.

1:45 P.M. –

Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 14, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

1:44 P.M. –

Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. on May 14. Agreed to without objection.

1:13 P.M. –

Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That it may be in order at any time on Thursday, May 20, 2010, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting His Excellency Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States. Agreed to without objection. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

HIT Policy Committee – Pursuant to section 13101 of the Hitch Act (P.L. 111-5), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair reappointed Mr. Paul Egerman, Weston, Massachusetts for a term of three years .

H. Res. 1337:: expressing the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to those people affected by the flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi in May, 2010

1:11 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 272).

H. Res. 1338:: recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service

1:04 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 1337:: expressing the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to those people affected by the flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi in May, 2010

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1338:: recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 – 128 (Roll no. 271).

12:57 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:56 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoptions of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H.R. 5116:: to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 5116 are postponed. On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 292 – 126 (Roll no. 270).

12:24 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

12:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hall (TX) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments to strike various provisions in the bill and insert additional sections.

12:04 P.M. –

Mr. Hall (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology.

12:03 P.M. –

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12:02 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5116.

12:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 – 0 (Roll no. 269).

11:53 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Halvorson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 419 – 0 (Roll no. 268).

11:44 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Boccieri amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 171 (Roll no. 267).

11:16 A.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

11:15 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

10:49 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Gordon (TN) amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

: An amendment offered en bloc consisting of amendments numbered 2, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 40, 41, 53, 54, and 45 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479.

10:48 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Schock amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:43 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Schock amendment number 52. Amendment offered by Mr. Schock.

: An amendment numbered 52 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to instruct the Secretary of Commerce to give priority to innovation clusters that partner with local Workforce Investment Area Boards.

10:42 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Salazar amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:37 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Salazar amendment number 51. Amendment offered by Mr. Salazar.

: An amendment numbered 51 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to provide Department of Energy with the authority to conduct training for energy auditors, field technicians, and building contractors so they can understand and promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.

10:36 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment number 50, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

10:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment number 50. Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to express the sense of Congress that retaining graduate-level talent trained at American universities in STEM fields is critical to enhancing the competitiveness of American businesses.

10:31 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Kratovil amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:26 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kratovil amendment number 44. Amendment offered by Mr. Kratovil.

: An amendment numbered 44 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to encourage employees of Federal agencies to volunteer in STEM education activities.

10:25 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Halvorson amendment number 38, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Halvorson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

10:19 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Halvorson amendment number 38. Amendment offered by Mrs. Halvorson.

: An amendment numbered 38 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to require the Director of the National Science Foundation to give consideration to the goal of promoting the participation of veterans in the postdoctoral research fellowship program established by section 246 (Postdoctoral research fellowships).

On agreeing to the Chu amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:15 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment number 36. Amendment offered by Ms. Chu.

: An amendment numbered 36 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to clarify that one purpose of the Innovation through Institutional Integration grant program is to help under-represented students in STEM fields transition from 2-year institutions to 4-year institutions of higher education.

10:13 A.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Considered as unfinished business.

10:02 A.M. –

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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Heinrich 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.

10:01 A.M. –