The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 30, 2010

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes during Friday’s session of the Senate. The next vote will occur around 5:30 and 5:45pm on Monday, August 2. That vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur with amendment #4557 (Teacher Funding and FMAP) with respect to HR1586.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 30, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

H. Res. 1574:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal energy minerals management and leasing programs into one entity to be known as the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing of the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5851) to provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry

9:18 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1574

9:13 A.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

9:02 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. Kratovil to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:01 A.M. –

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

9:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.