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the Senate Convened 9:30amET November 10, 2011

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 10:00am 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.
• At 10:00am, the Republican Leader, or his designee, will be recognized to make a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, (Cross Border Air Pollution/EPA) with up to 2 hours of debate, equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
• At 12:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.6 (Net Neutrality/FCC) with up to five minutes of debate, equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees.
• At approximately 12:05pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in the following order:

• Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.6, Net Neutrality/FCC (majority threshold)

• (2 minutes of debate)
• Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, Cross Border Air Protection/EPA (majority threshold)
• At approximately 2:30pm, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in the following order:

• McCain second degree amendment #928 (the text of S.1720) (60-vote threshold)
• Tester amendment #927 (the VOW to Hire Heroes Act)(60-vote threshold)
• Passage of H.R.674, the 3% Withholding Repeal Act, as amended, if amended
• Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill (the expected vehicle for Energy & Water, Financial Services and Foreign Operations Appropriations bills).
• Senators should be aware we may get consent to begin the second series of votes earlier.

At approximately 12:05pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following items:

• Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.6, Net Neutrality/FCC (majority threshold)

• (2 minutes of debate)
• Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, Cross Border Air Protection/EPA (majority threshold)

By unanimous consent, the afternoon series of votes will now begin at 1:45pm. Those votes will be in relation to the following items:

• McCain second degree amendment #928 (the text of S.1720) (60-vote threshold)
• Tester amendment #927 (the VOW to Hire Heroes Act)(60-vote threshold)
• Passage of H.R.674, the 3% Withholding Repeal Act, as amended, if amended
• Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill (the expected vehicle for Energy & Water, Financial Services and Foreign Operations Appropriations bills).

12:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.6, Net Neutrality/FCC (majority threshold): Not Agreed To: 46-52

12:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res. 27, Cross Border Air Protection/EPA (majority threshold): Not Agreed To: 41-56

12:49pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McCain-Paul amendment #928 (the text of S.1720): Not Agreed To: 41-56, 1-present

2:14pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Tester-Murray-Baucus amendment #927 (The VOW to Hire Heroes Act). Agreed To: 94-1; 1-present

2:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage HR 674, as amended, 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act. Passed: 95-0; 1-present

2:52pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to HR 2354, Energy and Water Appropriations. Invoked: 81-14

The Senate is considering the motion to proceed to HR 2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, post-cloture.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

There will be no roll call votes tomorrow or Monday.

The Senate will debate the Energy and Water bill Monday.

Senators should expect a vote on a judge before caucus on Tuesday.

At approximately 11:00am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following:

• Cal #354 Sharon L. Gleason, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska and
• Cal #355 Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California

with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), the Senate will conduct up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the nominations in the order listed above.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.6, Net Neutrality/FCC; Not Agreed to: 46-52

2) McConnell motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, Cross Border Air Pollution/EPA; Not Agreed to: 41-56

3) McCain second degree amendment #928 (the text of S.1720) to the Tester amendment #927 to H.R.674, the 3% Withholding Repeal Act; Not Agreed to: 40-56

4) Tester amendment #927 to H.R.674; Agreed to: 94-1-1(present)

5) Passage of H.R.674, as amended; Passed: 95-0-1(present)

6) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill; Invoked: 81-14

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.363: a bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi with a Wicker amendment

Passed H.R.398, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes. (by voice vote)

Adopted S.Res.320, designating November 26, 2011, as “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Adopted S.Res.321, Commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

AIR FORCE

#472 Col. Giovanni K. Tuck – to be Brigadier General

#473 Maj. Gen. Robin Rand – to be Lieutenant General

#474 Brig. Gen. Everett H. Thomas – to be Major General

#475 Maj. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins to be Lt. Gen.

#476 Col. Judy M. Griego – to be Brigadier General

#477 Maj. Gen. John W. Hesterman, III – to be Lieutenant General

And all nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 10, 2011

 112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2011.2:33:48 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-71).2:33:22 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on November 9, 2011, at 12:54 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a notice concerning the national emergency with respect to weapons of mass destruction.2:32:45 P.M. -The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 10, 2011, at 11:23 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2447.2:32:14 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:32:09 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:31:03 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.2:30:42 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:30:27 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.