December | 2011 | Be a Seed for Change

the Senate Convened at 9:30amET December 1, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act, post-cloture. By unanimous consent, all time during adjournment and morning business will count post-cloture on S.1867.
We expect to complete action on S.1867 during Thursday’s session.
Additionally, during Wednesday’s session, the Majority Leader filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1917, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011. Unless an agreement is reached, this vote will occur Friday morning.

The following amendments are pending to S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act:

Merkley amendment #1174 (Afghanistan)
Feinstein amendment #1125 (limiting military custody of detainees to those captured abroad)
Feinstein amendment #1126 (prohibiting military authority to indefinitely detain US citizens)
Franken amendment #1197 (small business contractors)
Begich amendment #1114 (National Guard and Survivors)
Shaheen amendment #1120 (access to reproductive healthcare for servicewomen)
Collins amendment #1105 (certification requirements for transfer detainees)
Collins amendment #1155 (education assistance for physical therapy programs)
Collins amendment #1158 (Gitmo)
Inhofe amendment #1097 (psychological programs and TBI)
Inhofe amendment #1099 (hearing injuries/loss)
Inhofe amendment #1100 (products/services produced in Latvia)
Casey amendment #1139 (subcontractor notification)
Cornyn amendment #1200 (Multirole fighter aircraft to Taiwan)
Ayotte amendment #1068 (Authorize lawful interrogation methods)
Brown (MA) amendment #1119 (To protect child custody rights of deployed service members)
Brown (MA) amendment #1090 (Housing allowance, Nat’l Guard)
Brown (MA) amendment #1089 (Disclosure from institutions providing tuition assistance programs from DOD)
Udall (NM) amendment #1153 (Aviation smuggling provisions re: ultralight vehicles)
Udall (MN) amendment #1154 (Open burn pits)
Udall (NM) amendment #1202 (Buy America Act re: photovoltaic devices)
Corker amendment #1171 (prohibits funding of security forces in Pakistan)
Corker amendment #1173 (SoS NATO)
Bingaman amendment #1117 (White Sands Missile Range & Fort Bliss)
Gillibrand amendment #1187 (defense IT/cyber workforce)
Gillibrand amendment #1211 (National Guard counseling and reintegration services)
Merkley amendment #1239 (Fry Spouse Scholarship)
Merkley amendment #1256 (Afghanistan)
Merkely amendment #1258 (HUBZone)
Leahy amendment #1087 (FOIA)
Leahy amendment #1186 (contracting)
Wyden amendment #1160 (Umatilla Army Chemical Depot)
Wyden amendment #1253 (reserve member reintegration)
Graham amendment #1179
Heller amendment #1137 (make Jerusalem the capital of Israel)
Heller amendment #1138 (repatriation of US military remains from Libya)
McCain amendment #1247 (defense funds for Guam)
McCain amendment #1249 (cost-Plus Contracting)
McCain amendment #1220 (AK Native Corporation contracting)
McCain amendment #1248 (ship repairs in the Northern Marianas)
McCain amendment #1118 (surcharges collected by commissary stores)
Sessions amendment #1182 (Army Brigade Combat teams)
Sessions amendment #1184 (Naval Surface Vessels)
Sessions amendment #1274 (detention of enemy combatants)
Reed amendment #1146 (military technicians re: personnel category)
Reed amendment #1147 (military technicians re: bonuses)
Reed amendment #1148 (military technicians re: rights)
Reed amendment #1204 (pilot program on mental health)
Levin amendment #1293 (high speed ferries – Navy)
Boxer amendment #1206 (defense contractors’ salaries)
Reed amendment #1294 (consumer credit protections for members of the Armed Forces)
Chambliss amendment #1304 (Air Force Material Command)
Brown (OH) amendment #1259 (domestic manufactures to defense supply chain opportunities)
Brown (OH) amendment #1261 (small business HUBZones)
Brown (OH) amendment #1263 (John Kunkel Army Reserve Center, OH)
Leahy amendment #1080 (applicability of requirements of military custody of detainees)
Wyden amendment #1296 (report re: indemnification of DoD contracts)
Pryor amendment #1151 (gratuity for Reserves)
Pryor amendment #1152 (authorize Reserves as veterans)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1209 (Survivor Benefit Plan)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1236 (flag officer positions – Air Force)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1255 (burn pit exposure at Joint Base Balad)
Blunt amendment #1133 (employment rights for National Guard)
Murkowski amendment #1286 (DoD IG report – TRICARE)
Murkowski amendment #1287 (limit retirement of C-23)
Rubio amendment #1290 (strike national security waiver authority for military custody)
Rubio amendment #1291 (strike national security waiver authority -Gitmo)
Menendez-Kirk amendment #1414 (Iran Sanctions)

The following amendments have been considered:

Ayotte amendment #1065 (force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) agreed to by unanimous consent
Cardin amendment #1188 (expand Operation Hero Miles); agreed to by voice vote
McCain amendment #1071 (evolved expendable launch vehicle program); agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #1086 (Captain Emil Kapaun Medal of Honor); agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #1106 (report on status of implementation of Final Report of 2010 Army Acquisition Review panel); agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #1140 (Comptroller General on DoD military spouse employment program); agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #1219 (authority for military reserves to active duty to provide assistance in a disaster or emergency); agreed to by unanimous consent
Kirk amendment #1084 (Iran Sanctions); withdrawn
Menendez amendment #1292 (bank of Iran); withdrawn
Leahy amendment #1072 (National Guard); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Udall (CO) amendment #1107 (review of military custody of detainees); Not Agreed to: 37-61
Levin amendment #1092, as modified (counterfeit electronic parts); Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
Paul amendment #1064 (repeal of Military Force Against Iraq Authorization Resolution); Not Agreed to: 30-67 (60-vote threshold)
Landrieu amendment #1115, as modified (SBIR); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Brown (OH) amendment #1260 (Buy American re: specialty metal); withdrawn
Brown (OH) amendment #1262 (DoD procurement, specialty metals); withdrawn
Wicker amendment #1056 (Military Chaplains, marriage choice); Agreed to UC
Ayotte amendment #1066 (Audit Readiness Plan); Agreed to UC
Inhofe amendment #1102 (unmanned aerial systems performing airborne inspections); Agreed to UC
Wicker amendment #1116 (Career assistance re: commercial motor vehicles); Agreed to UC
Shaheen amendment #1122; Agreed to UC
Reid amendment #1129; Agreed to UC
Reid amendment #1130; Agreed to UC
McCain amendment #1132 (statement of budgetary resource auditability); Agreed to UC
Blunt amendment #1134 (naming Navy vessels); Agreed to UC
Hagan-Portman amendment #1143; Agreed to UC
Begich amendment #1149, as modified with the changes at the desk (Land conveyance, AK); Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1162; Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1164; Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1165; Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1166; Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1167, as modified with the changes at the desk; Agreed to UC
Murray amendment #1178, as modified with the changes at the desk; Agreed to UC
Collins amendment #1180, as modified with the changes at the desk (man-portable air-defense systems originating from Libya); Agreed to UC
Sessions amendment #1183, as modified with the changes at the desk (Nuclear Triad); Agreed to UC
Coburn amendment #1207; Agreed to UC
Nelson FL amendment #1210 (DDG-51 class destroyers, FL); Agreed to UC
McCain-Portman amendment #1227; Agreed to UC
Casey amendment #1215, as modified with the changes at the desk; Agreed to UC
McCain-Portman amendment #1228; Agreed to UC
Shaheen amendment #1237; Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1240; Agreed to UC
McCain amendment #1245; Agreed to UC
McCain amendment #1250 (report on Probation of the F-35B program); Agreed to UC
Warner amendment #1266; Agreed to UC
Baucus amendment #1276; Agreed to UC
McCain amendment #1280; Agreed to UC
McCain amendment #1281, as modified (transfer arms to Georgia); Agreed to UC
Webb-Graham amendment #1298; Agreed to UC
Levin amendment #1301; Agreed to UC
Levin-McCain amendment #1303; Agreed to UC
Hatch amendment #1315; Agreed to UC
Portman amendment #1317; Agreed to UC
Cochran amendment #1324; Agreed to UC
Risch amendment #1326; Agreed to UC
Lieberman-Cornyn amendment #1332; Agreed to UC
Cardin amendment #1073 (DC National Guard Youth Challenge Expansion); withdrawn
McCain amendment #1230, as modified further (TRICARE); withdrawn
Corker amendment #1172, as modified (Coalition Support Fund re: Pakistan); Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
Merkley amendment #1257, as modified (Afghanistan); Agreed to by Voice Vote
McCain amendment #1229 (cyber security agreement btw DoD and Dept of Homeland Security); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Ayotte amendment #1067, as modified (Congress notification of custody/disposition of Al Qaeda members and affiliate); withdrawn
McCain amendment #1246, as modified (US military force structure in Pacific); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Sessions amendment #1185, as modified (Missile Defense); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Inhofe amendment #1098, as modified (foreign boycotts); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Inhofe amendment #1094 (Dept of Commerce in contract authority); withdrawn
Inhofe amendment #1095 (mental health counseling); withdrawn
Inhofe amendment #1096 (treatment options for TBI and PTSD); withdrawn
Inhofe amendment #1101 (C-12 aircraft); withdrawn
Inhofe amendment #1093 (long term requirements for detainment of high-volume enemy combatants); withdrawn

There will now be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form on the Feinstein amendment #1125 (applicability requirements for detainees) prior to a vote. Senators should expect a roll call vote at approximately 2pm in relation to the Feinstein amendment #1125.

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #1125 (detainees); Not Agreed To: 45-55

5:58pm By unanimous consent at 6pm, all post-cloture debate time on S.1867 will expire. At 6pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on the following amendments:

#1126 Feinstein (limitation military authority to detain citizens); and

#1456 Feinstein (modification of Feinstein amendment #1126).

The amendments listed below are still pending and are germane. We anticipate voting in relation to these amendments following the Feinstein votes, not necessarily in the order listed.

#1414 Menendez-Kirk (Central Bank of Iran sanctions)

#1209 Nelson (FL) (Survivor Benefit plan);

#1080 Leahy (applicability requirements – military custody – detainees);

#1274 Sessions (clarification – disposition of detainees by the military);

#1087, (expect a modification) Leahy (FOIA); and

#1202, (expect a modification) Udall (NM) (Buy America – solar devices).

6:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Feinstein amendment #1126

6:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Feinstein amendment #1456 (detainees); Agreed to: 99-1

6:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Menendez-Kirk amendment #1414 (Iran Sanctions); Agreed to: 100-0

The Senate has reached an agreement to have additional votes regarding the Majority and Republican versions of the payroll tax bills.

Below is order of the remaining votes this evening. There are 2 minutes prior to each vote and all votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

Up to 8 (4 expected)Roll Call Votes

#1209 Nelson (FL) (Survivor Benefit plan) (expect a voice vote/unanimous consent)

#1080 Leahy (applicability requirements – military custody – detainees) (expect to be withdrawn)

1) #1274 Sessions (clarification – disposition of detainees by the military);

#1087, Leahy (FOIA) (expect a modification – expect a voice vote/unanimous consent)

#1202, Udall (NM) (Buy America – solar devices) (expect a modification – expect a voice vote/unanimous consent)

2) Passage of S.1867, DoD Authorization bill, as amended

3) Motion to proceed to S.1917, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act (Casey) (60-vote threshold)

4) Motion to proceed to S.1931, the Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act (Heller) (60-vote threshold)

7:24pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sessions amendment #1274; Not Agreed to: 41-59

8:02pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.1867, the DoD Authorization Act, as amended; Passed: 93-7

8:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to S.1931, the Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act; Not Agreed To: 20-78

SENATE FLOOR WRAP UP FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

ROLL CALL VOTES

Feinstein amendment #1125 (detainees); Not Agreed To: 45-55
Feinstein amendment #1126 (limitation military authority to detain citizens); Not Agreed To: 45-55
Feinstein amendment #1456 (modification of Feinstein amendment #1126); Agreed To: 99-1
Menendez-Kirk amendment #1414 (Central Bank of Iran sanctions); Agreed To: 100-0
Sessions amendment #1274 (clarification – disposition of detainees by the military); Not Agreed To: 41-59
Passage of S.1867 (DoD Authorization bill, as amended); Passed: 93-7
Motion to proceed to S.1917, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act (Reid; 60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 51-49
Motion to proceed to S.1931, Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act (Heller; 60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 20-78

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.2192, the National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2011

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.J.Res.30, Extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011. (Reid)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.J.Res.31, Applying certain conditions to the dispute referred to in Executive Order 13586 of October 6, 2011, between the enumerated freight rail carriers, common carriers by rail in interstate commerce, and certain of their employees represented by labor organizations that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act beyond 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. (Reid)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.J.Res.32, To provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute. (Enzi)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1930, the Earmark Elimination Act of 2011. (Toomey)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1931, to provide payroll tax relief, to reduce the Federal Budget deficit and for other purposes (Heller)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1932, To require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. (Lugar)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This evening Senator Reid filed cloture on the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia. By unanimous consent, at 11am on Tuesday, December 6, there will be 1 hour for debate prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Halligan nomination.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 1, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:08:35 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:07:29 P.M. -Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 479.6:07:16 P.M. -H. Res. 364Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:07:15 P.M. -H. Res. 364On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 0 (Roll no. 881).6:01:23 P.M. -H. Res. 364Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 364 — “Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the “Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room”.”6:00:27 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 364.6:00:21 P.M. -H.R. 527Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:00:20 P.M. -H.R. 527On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 – 159 (Roll no. 880).5:53:51 P.M. -H.R. 527On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 233 (Roll no. 879).5:36:30 P.M. -H.R. 527The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.5:26:40 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert a provision designed to prohibit additional rules that would hinder the hiring of veterans.5:25:13 P.M. -H.R. 527Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.5:24:39 P.M. -H.R. 527The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.5:24:21 P.M. -H.R. 527The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.5:23:31 P.M. -H.R. 527The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 527.5:23:20 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 250 (Roll no. 878).5:18:35 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 250 (Roll no. 877).5:14:58 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 876).5:10:48 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 248 (Roll no. 875).5:06:11 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 244 (Roll no. 874).4:40:04 P.M. -H.R. 527UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.4:39:25 P.M. -H.R. 527POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:32:26 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment.4:32:24 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to create an exception for any rule making to carry out the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.4:31:49 P.M. -H.R. 527POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:24:36 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 5.4:24:34 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to require a GAO report to determine the cost of carrying out the Act and the effect it will have on federal agency rule making. In addition, the report would need to contain information on the impact of repealing the ability of an agency to waive provisions in the Regulatory Flexibility Act when responding to an emergency.4:23:28 P.M. -H.R. 527POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:18:21 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment.4:18:18 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the bill all rules that OMB determines would result in net job creation.4:17:25 P.M. -H.R. 527POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:11:41 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.4:11:39 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt from the bill any rule that relates to food safety, workplace safety, consumer products safety, air or water quality.4:10:45 P.M. -H.R. 527POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.4:03:26 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2.4:03:24 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to exempt all rules promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.4:02:52 P.M. -H.R. 527On agreeing to the Critz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:59:28 P.M. -H.R. 527DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 477, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Critz amendment.3:58:33 P.M. -H.R. 527An amendment, offered by Mr. Critz, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-296 to require the estimated cumulative impact on small businesses of any other rule stemming from the implementation of the Free Trade Agreements.2:51:00 P.M. -H.R. 527GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.2:50:52 P.M. -H.R. 527The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:50:51 P.M. -H.R. 527House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 477 and Rule XVIII.2:49:14 P.M. -H.R. 527Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order.2:49:09 P.M. -H.R. 527Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477. H.R. 527 — “To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.”2:48:45 P.M. -H.R. 3463Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:48:44 P.M. -H.R. 3463On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 – 190 (Roll no. 873).2:41:03 P.M. -H.R. 3463On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 236 (Roll no. 872).2:14:57 P.M. -H.R. 3463The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.2:06:11 P.M. -H.R. 3463DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop(GA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert provisions designed to continue protection of elderly, disabled and military voters, notwithstanding the termination of the Election Assistance Commission.2:05:50 P.M. -H.R. 3463Mr. Bishop (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to House Administration.2:05:36 P.M. -H.R. 3463Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3463 — “To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission.”2:05:35 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.1:56:45 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.1:56:02 P.M. -H.R. 3463POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.R. 3463 were postponed1:55:44 P.M. -H.R. 3463The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:45:10 P.M. -H.R. 3463DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3463.12:44:38 P.M. -H.R. 3463Measure provides for consideration of H.R. 3463 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of H.R. 527 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 3010 with one hour of general debate, equally divided and controlled; specified amendments are in order.12:44:33 P.M. -H.R. 3463Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 477. H.R. 3463 — “To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission.”12:05:57 P.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.12:05:12 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 1, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 394.12:04:01 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pascrell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:03:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:59 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Cathy Jones, Parkwood Institutional CME Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.12:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 1.11:28:00 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:01:26 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – he House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.10:00:54 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Allen B. West to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:36 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.