The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET

The Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.

There will be no roll call votes on Friday, May 14

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)
#4016 (access to credit score)

There will be no roll call votes on Friday, May 14.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR2711, Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act.

Adopted S.Res.410, a resolution supporting and recognizing the goals and ideals of “RV Centennial Celebration Month” to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.521, a resolution commemorating and celebrating the lives of fallen officers in Washington State.

Adopted S.Res.526, a resolution designating May 16-22, 2010, as “National Search and Rescue Week”.

Adopted S.Res.527, a resolution supporting the designation of an appropriate date as “National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day”

Adopted S.Res.528, a resolution designating May 15, 2010, as “National MPS Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.529, a resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne.

Adopted S.Res.530, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “National Women’s Health Week”.

The Senate will Convenes on May 17, 2010:

The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. There will be a period of morning business until 3:00 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 3:00 p.m., the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3217, Wall Street Reform. Several roll call votes are expected to begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

Secret holds are kept in place by DeMint, though he doesn’t really agree with them  he voted no to getting rid of them… WHAT?   there are 52 holds on Obama appointments … and he is in year 2 of his Administration… is this the way all Republican Senators act?

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 14, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

11:37 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on May 18, 2010.

11:33 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House 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.

11:31 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. The Speaker designated the Honorable Lois Capps to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

11:30 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.