The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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House hearings

10/3 10:00 am

Hearing: Joint House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to receive Legislative Presentation of the American LegionCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2012.

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11:00:13 A.M.	9/28	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:59 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:02:52 A.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, DC.
11:03:45 A.M.		<action_description>The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:03:49 A.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Van Hollen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:04:06 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
11:04:40 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3624 — “To amend section 31311 of title 49, United States Code, to permit States to issue commercial driver’s licenses to members of the Armed Forces whose duty station is located in the State.”
11:04:45 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:04:48 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:04:49 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
11:04:49 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3625 — “To change the effective date for the internet publication of certain information to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom the publication requirement applies, and for other purposes.”
11:05:31 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:05:33 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:34 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
11:07:03 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>RESERVATION OF OBJECTION – Mr. Van Hollen reserved the right to object to the unanimous consent request. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
11:08:09 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 743 — “To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes.”
11:08:48 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Amendment  offered by Mr. Lewis (CA).
11:08:54 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>On agreeing to the Lewis (CA) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
11:09:08 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:09:12 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:11:01 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2012.