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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2021:: to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities

6:58 P.M. – Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions.Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

6:57 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2021.On agreeing to the Schrader amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 476).

6:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hochul amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 475).

6:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Capps amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 474).

6:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 473).

6:31 P.M. – On agreeing to the Quigley amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 472).

6:25 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rush amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 471).

6:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Keating amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 470).

6:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 469).

6:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 468).

5:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the Speier amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 467).

5:29 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

5:28 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative.

5:16 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.

5:15 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Schrader.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to prohibit any permits issued under the Clean Air Act for oil or natural gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Oregon.

5:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hochul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hochul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:06 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul amendment.

5:05 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Hochul.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require a report that details how the amendments made by this Act are projected to increase oil and gas production and lower energy prices for consumers.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:53 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.Amendment offered by Mrs. Capps.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve state authority over OCS sources where states have been delegated authority to issue air permits for offshore drilling activities.

4:52 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:45 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment.

4:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve access to local courts by striking a provision which requires permit decisions to be litigated in the DC Circuit in Washington D.C.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Quigley.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike underlying text that eliminates the ability of the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to remand or deny the issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore energy exploration and extraction.

4:35 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:25 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Rush.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to allow the Administrator to provide additional 30-day extensions if the Administrator determines that such time is necessary to meet the requirements of this section, to provide adequate time for public participation, or to ensure sufficient involvement by one or more affected States.

4:24 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:18 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating (MA) amendment.

4:17 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Keating.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require that all completed applications include data on bonuses provided to the executives of the applicant from the most recent quarter.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:09 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require all permit applications to include data on federal oil subsidies received by the company applying for the permit

4:08 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:02 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.

4:01 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to direct emission sources from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to title I of the Clean Air Act, ensuring that the vessels often responsible for the majority of the OCS’s emission sources are not left unregulated.

4:00 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:52 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike section 2 of H.R. 2021.

2:45 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2021.

2:44 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2021 and H.R. 1249. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 2021 and 80 minutes of general debate for H.R. 1249. The resolution also provides that for H.R. 1249, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316.

H.R. 672:: to terminate the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes

2:43 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 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 – 187 (Roll no. 466).

2:37 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 316:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform

2:36 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 186 (Roll no. 465).

2:23 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 184 (Roll no. 464).

12:50 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.Considered as privileged matter.

12:49 P.M. – On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 – 189, 1 Present (Roll No. 463).

11:59 A.M. – POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Garamendi raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 316 by stating that it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 316. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.

11:58 A.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Nugent called up H.Res. 316 and asked for its immediate consideration.

11:32 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

11:31 A.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Coble 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.

11:30 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Joe Pool, First United Methodist Church, Rockwall, Texas.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 22.

10:19 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today.

9:31 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 11:30 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:30 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET June 22, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11am 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 with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

- Morning business has been extended until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
- By unanimous consent, the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to Calendar #75, S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act was vitiated, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to the bill and is now considering S.679.
- The Senate then entered into the following consent agreement with respect to S.679.
  - The committee substitute amendment was agreed to and will be considered original text for the purpose of further amendment. The time until 3pm today, Wednesday, June 22^ndwill be a period for debate only.
  - Following the debate only time, it will be in order for any Senator to call up any relevant, filed amendment, including a managers’ amendment to be offered by Senators Alexander and Schumer. No amendment offered to the bill will be divisible. Further, in addition to relevant amendments offered to the bill, the amendments listed here are also in order:
    - Vitter related to czars (60-vote threshold),
    - DeMint related to IMF bailouts (60-vote threshold), and
    - Coburn related to duplications (two-thirds-vote threshold)
  - Upon the disposition of amendments, the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will conduct a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended, with a 60-vote threshold. If the bill does not achieve 60 affirmative votes on passage, the bill will be returned to the calendar.
  - Upon disposition of S.679, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar #45, S.Res.116, a resolution providing for expedited consideration of certain nominations with only relevant amendments in order.
  - Finally, upon the disposition of the amendments to the resolution, the Senate will proceed to vote on the adoption of the resolution as amended, if amended.
- There will be no roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.
- The following amendments are pending to S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act
  - DeMint amendment # 501 (IMF bailouts
  - DeMint amendment #510 (Bureau of Justice statistics)
  - DeMint amendment #511 (legislative & public affairs)
  - Vitter amendment #499 (czars)
  - Coburn amendment #500 (duplicative Federal programs)
  - Portman amendment #509 (Comptrollers of Navy, Army, Air Force and Controller of OMB)
  - Cornyn amendment #504 (strike provisions re: Comptroller of the Army, Navy and Air Force)