The Senate will Convene At 9:30am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform Bill.

Updates …debates and votes

Financial Reform Bill –No more Bank bailouts — The Bill Passed 59-39

Scott Brown voted with Dems to move the debate forward on Financial Reform, 60-40; though 2Dems voted no they might change if .. Cantwell wants tighter regulation of derivatives would require all standardized swaps to be cleared and Feingold as stated yesterday he feels the job isn’t done yet.

Sheila Blair -said she hopes Congress will “really think hard” about whether to force U.S. banks to spin off their swap trading desks. It could increase, not decrease, risk.”

Paul Miller said, “We are still hearing that the requirement that banks spin off their swaps desks will not make it into the final bill.”

The bill, if approved, would have to be merged in conference with one passed by the House of Representatives in December. The Senate could move to final passage as soon as Thursday night, but Friday looks more likely. “That would then set the stage for a House-Senate conference in early June,” said Concept Capital policy analyst Jaret Seiberg.

The Senate will recess from 10:40am until 12:00 noon for a Joint Meeting of Congress. At 11 a.m., His Excellency Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, the President of Mexico, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress from the Hall of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol. All Senators are invited to attend the joint meeting. Senators will gather in the chamber at 10:30am and will depart from the Senate Chamber at 10:40 a.m. to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 1:30pm Thursday, May 20.

At 2:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Dodd-Lincoln substitute amendment #3739. Roll call votes are possible prior to the cloture vote.

Votes:
160: motion to invoke cloture on the Dodd-Lincoln substitute amendment #3739: ;
Invoked: 60-40

161 Motion to Waive the Budget with respect to Dodd-Lincoln substitute amendment #3739: ;
Waived: 60-39

162: Passage of HR4173, as amended with the text of S.3217, as amended;
Passed: 59-39

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act of 2010

Adopted S.Res.536, Designating June 1, 2010 as “Declaration of Conscience Day” in commemoration of Senator Margaret Chase Smith.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled 10amET May 20, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 20, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

6:40 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

5:07 P.M. –

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

5:06 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 27: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

4:59 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. The House received a communication from Jesse Jackson, Jr., Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Jackson, Jr. notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in connection with a criminal case pending there, and that after consultation with counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

4:58 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Representative Souder wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on May 21, 2010. Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Monday, May 24, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, May 21, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 1324:

expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010

4:26 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 voice vote.

4:25 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1339:

expressing support for designation of May as National Foster Care Month and acknowledging the responsibility that Congress has to promote safety, well-being, improved outcomes, and permanency for the Nation’s collective children

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 voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1177:

to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 5 United States Army 5-Star Generals, George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry “Hap” Arnold, and Omar Bradley, alumni of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to coincide with the celebration of the 132nd Anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Command and General Staff College

4:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 996:

expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:23 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5128:

to designate the Department of the Interior Building in Washington, District of Columbia, as the “Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building”

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 – 1 (Roll no. 290).

4:15 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. 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.

H. Res. 1363:

granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into underground coal mining safety

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 – 1 (Roll no. 289).

4:08 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 177 (Roll no. 288).

2:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1363

2:27 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1361:

recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th anniversary

2:26 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 – 1 (Roll no. 287).

2:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1336:

congratulating the University of Texas men’s swimming and diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national championship

2:18 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 – 0, 7 Present (Roll no. 286).

2:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

2:05 P.M. –

ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under Clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced that in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Pennsylvania, the whole number of the House is 432.

1:59 P.M. –

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Critz, Twelfth District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.

1:57 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a Certificate of election received from Mr. Chet Harhut, Commissioner, Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation, Pennsylvania Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held May 18, 2010, the Honorable Mark S. Critz was elected Representative to Congress for the Twelfth Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

H. Res. 1256:

congratulating Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 285). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:48 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5327:

to authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 4 (Roll no. 284).

1:21 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:20 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 were postponed.

1:02 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Ms. Markey (CO) asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

1:01 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.

11:53 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.

10:54 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by his Excellency Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico.

10:53 A.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 20.

10:06 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 920.

10:04 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Watt 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.

10:02 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Roderick Lewis Sr., Parkwood Institutional C.M.E. Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Loretta Sanchez to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.