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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:16 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2011.

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

2:10 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:05 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

2:04 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she herewith designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability.

2:03 P.M. – THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas, Columbus, OH.

2:02 P.M. – BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY – Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY: Mr. Yoder and Ms. Woolsey.

2:01 P.M. – The House received a communication from John Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Pursuant to section 194 of title 14, United States Code, as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Mr. Mica notified the House that he was required to designate three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors: Mr. Guinta (New Hamshire), Mr. Harris (Maryland), and Mr. Larsen (Washington).

2:00 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2354.

H.R. 2278:
to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law 

1:59 P.M. – On passage Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 238 (Roll no. 494).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:35 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2278.

12:15 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328.

H.J. Res. 68:
authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya 

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

On passage Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 295 (Roll no. 493).

11:50 A.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:35 A.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 68.

10:30 A.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328.

H. Res. 328:
providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya; and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2278) to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 167 (Roll no. 492).

10:05 A.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

9:15 A.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 328.Considered as privileged matter.

Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 24, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 2279:
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes 

9:14 A.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed without objection.

9:13 A.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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. Nunnelee 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.

9:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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  • The Senate Convenes: 2pm June 27, 2011
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 6pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the exception of Senator Sanders, who will be recognized at 4pm for up to 90 minutes.
  • As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will occur prior at approximately 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 on confirmation of the Cole nomination.
  • The Senate previously entered into a consent agreement with respect to the Cole, Monaco and Seitz nominations and has now determined a time to begin debate on the nominations.At 10am on Tuesday, June 28th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Sessionto consider the following nominations, en bloc:

    More Senate info for June 28th calendar

  • There will be 2 hours for concurrent debate on the nominations equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on the nominations in the order listed.