Congress: the Republican led House – – the Senate considers S.2343,Stop Student Loan Rate Hike Act&Judicial nominees 3.5yrs later

The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Con.Res.43, the adjournment resolution.

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 7, 2012.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act.

At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #508 Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of CA, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

– Executive Calendar #568 Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas

– Executive Calendar #569 John Z. Lee, IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

with 60 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct up to 3 roll call votes on the Nguyen, Baker and Lee nominations. It is possible the Baker and Lee nominations will be confirmed by voice vote.

As a reminder to all Senators, on Thursday, April 26^th, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.2343, the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. By consent, the roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2343 will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 8^th.

If the Senate does not receive a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.43, the Senate will convene on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted:

– Monday, April 30, at 10:30am

– Thursday, May 3, at 8:30am

—- The Senate confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent during today’s session:

– Executive Calendar #512, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2011 and

– Executive Calendar #513, Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2010.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #508, Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Confirmed: 91-3

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2240, Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4849, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act (Republican request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

– Executive Calendar #512, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2011

– Executive Calendar #513, Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of 5 years from July 1, 2010

– Executive Calendar #568, Kristine Gerhard Baker, of AR, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas by voice vote

– Executive Calendar #569, John Z. Lee, of IL, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois by voice vote

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 7, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:11:44 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:11:13 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:11:12 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 – 0 (Roll no. 198).7:05:02 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 118 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”7:04:28 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:04:27 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 0 (Roll no. 197).6:57:02 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 117 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”6:56:44 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:56:43 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 0 (Roll no. 196).6:32:30 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”6:31:07 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:30:27 P.M. -Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 643.6:30:20 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.5:04:33 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.5:03:40 P.M. -S. 1302Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:03:37 P.M. -S. 1302On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:55:37 P.M. -S. 1302DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1302.4:55:36 P.M. -S. 1302Considered under suspension of the rules.4:55:28 P.M. -S. 1302Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1302 — “To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Tracy, California, to the City of Tracy.”4:54:58 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:50:34 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 118.4:50:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Considered under suspension of the rules.4:50:21 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 118Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 118 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”4:49:41 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:44:44 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 117.4:44:42 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Considered under suspension of the rules.4:44:26 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 117Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 117 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.”4:44:01 P.M. -H.R. 4097Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:43:59 P.M. -H.R. 4097On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.4:31:18 P.M. -H.R. 4097DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4097.4:31:15 P.M. -H.R. 4097Considered under suspension of the rules.4:31:02 P.M. -H.R. 4097Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4097 — “To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes.”4:30:25 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:30:22 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.4:21:29 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 106.4:21:26 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Considered under suspension of the rules.4:20:34 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 106Ms. Herrera Beutler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 106 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”4:20:32 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.4:02:05 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 105.4:02:03 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Considered under suspension of the rules.4:01:51 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 105Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 105 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”4:01:31 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7.2:10:09 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.2:08:15 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with one minute speeches.2:07:31 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Cummings notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:06:53 P.M. -The House received a communication from Harry T. Spikes II, Special Assistant, Office of Representative Elijah E. Cummings. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Spikes notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore County, in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:06:23 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Pete Sessions. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Sessions notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for deposition testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:05:51 P.M. -The House received a communication from the Honorable Kay Granger. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Representative Granger notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for deposition testimony and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.2:02:42 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:02:18 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:02:11 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:01:07 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:32 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:24 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.