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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate … Dems


November 13  Senate WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to proceed to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act; Adopted: 92-5

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and passed H.R.4114, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012.

Concurred in the House message to accompany S.743, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012.

Adopted S.Res.591, a resolution recognizing Raymond Weeks and the celebration of Veterans Day.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
7:34:39 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2012

2:00:38 P.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:42 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:31 P.M.   The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:40 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.
2:03:07 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:35 P.M.   UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), amended by the Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, the Minority Leader reappointed Mr. Michael Wessel of Falls Church, Virginia, to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
2:12:56 P.M.   approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
5:02:05 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
5:02:10 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:02:21 P.M. S. 1956 Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1956 — “To prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union’s emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes.”
5:02:45 P.M. S. 1956 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:50 P.M. S. 1956 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1956.
5:38:27 P.M. S. 1956 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:42 P.M. S. 1956 <Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:15 P.M. H.R. 6371 <MR. class=hiddenSpellError pre=”Mr ” Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6371 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to transfer certain functions from the General Accountability Office to the Department of Labor relating to the processing of claims for the payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of such title.”
5:39:32 P.M. H.R. 6371 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:39:34 P.M. H.R. 6371 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6371.
5:48:25 P.M. H.R. 6371 At 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.
5:49:03 P.M. H.R. 6586 Mr. Palazzo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6586 — “To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.”
5:49:17 P.M. H.R. 6586 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:49:19 P.M. H.R. 6586 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6586.
6:06:15 P.M. H.R. 6586 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Palazzo objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
6:06:20 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 November 13, 2012 at 4:18 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4114, without amendment.
6:07:36 P.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:28 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
6:31:15 P.M.   <MR. class=hiddenSpellError pre=”Mr ” Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 808.
6:32:18 P.M.   had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:31 P.M. H.R. 6371 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6371 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to transfer certain functions from the General Accountability Office to the Department of Labor relating to the processing of claims for the payment of workers who were not paid appropriate wages under certain provisions of such title.”
6:53:17 P.M. H.R. 6371 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 – 3 (Roll no. 604).
6:53:18 P.M. H.R. 6371 <>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:05 P.M.   The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Christopher M. Thomas, Director of Elections, Department of State, State of Michigan, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 6, 2012, the Honorable David Curson was elected Representative to Congress for the Eleventh Congressional District, State of Michigan.
6:56:07 P.M.   The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from the Honorable Sam Reed, Washington Secretary of State, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 6, 2012, the Honorable Suzan DelBene was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of Washington.
6:56:38 P.M.   State of Kentucky, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 6, 2012, the Honorable Thomas Massie was elected Representative to Congress for the Fourth Congressional District, State of Kentucky.
6:57:05 P.M.   Mr. John D. Dingell asked unanimous consent that Representative-elect David Alan Curson be permitted to take the oath of office on November 13, 2012. Mr. Dingell stated that the certificate of election had not arrived, but there was no contest and no question was raised with regard to the election. Agreed to without objection .
6:57:10 P.M.   Mr. Norman D. Dicks asked unanimous consent that Representative-elect Suzan K. DelBene be permitted to take the oath of office on November 13, 2012. Mr. Dicks stated that the certificate of election had not arrived, but there was no contest and no question was raised with regard to the election. Agreed to without objection .
6:57:28 P.M.   Mr. Harold Rogers asked unanimous consent that Representative-elect Thomas Massie be permitted to take the oath of office on November 13, 2012. Mr. Rogers (KY) stated that the certificate of election had not arrived, but there was no contest and no question was raised with regard to the election. Agreed to without objection .
6:58:18 P.M.   OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect David Allen Curson, Eleventh District, State of Michigan, Representative-Elect Suzan K. DelBene, First District, State of Washington, and Representative-Elect Thomas Massie, Fourth District, State of Kentucky, presented themselves in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
7:00:19 P.M.   Representatives Curson, DelBene, and Massie each, in turn, were recognized to address the House following the administration of the Oath-of-Office.
7:16:29 P.M.   the whole number of the House is 433.
7:22:42 P.M. H.R. 6586 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6586 — “To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.”
7:22:59 P.M. H.R. 6586 >On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:14 P.M. H.R. 6586 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:25:50 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:04 P.M.   Mr. Yoder moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:34:38 P.M.   On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34:39 P.M.   <The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2012.
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CONGRESS: the House Republicans – the Senate Democrats


the Senate Convenes at 2:30pmET November 14, 2012

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act is 4:00pm on Wednesday.
  • During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.3525. Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur on Thursday morning.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012, is 4:00pm today. If your senator has a germane amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you.

The Senate has reached an agreement that at 4:30pm today the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be agreed to; and that there be 60 minutes for debate divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to the cloture vote on S.3414, upon reconsideration.

As a result of this agreement, at approximately 5:30pm today the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration.

5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration;

Not Invoked: 51-47

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 51-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012 (TEST Act).

Passed H.R.6131, a bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes (SAFEWEB Act) by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.596, a resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in the Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2012.

Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

10:00:12 A.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:18 A.M.   The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 A.M.   MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The 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.
10:16:49 A.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:50 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:00:58 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Donna Kafer, Arizona Legislative Chaplaincy, Peoria, Arizona.
12:02:21 P.M.   The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:26 P.M.   Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:49 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.
12:27:20 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:28:11 P.M. H.R. 2606 Mr. Amodei moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
12:28:27 P.M. H.R. 2606 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2606.
12:33:54 P.M. H.R. 2606 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:55 P.M. H.R. 2606 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:19 P.M. H.R. 6570 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6570 — “To amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements.”
12:34:35 P.M. H.R. 6570 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:38 P.M. H.R. 6570 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6570.
12:41:30 P.M. H.R. 6570 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:41:33 P.M. H.R. 6570 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:42:24 P.M. H.R. 2453 Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
12:42:36 P.M. H.R. 2453 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2453.
12:48:33 P.M. H.R. 2453 At 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.
12:49:17 P.M. H.R. 6116 <MR. class=hiddenSpellError pre=”Mr ” Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6116 — “To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide for direct appeals to the United States Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court.”
12:49:50 P.M. H.R. 6116 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:55 P.M. H.R. 6116 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6116.
1:04:35 P.M. H.R. 6116 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:04:38 P.M. H.R. 6116 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:41 P.M. H.R. 6116 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:05:03 P.M. H.R. 5934 Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5934 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to include certain territories and possessions of the United States in the definition of State for the purposes of chapter 114, relating to trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.”
1:05:21 P.M. H.R. 5934 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:05:23 P.M. H.R. 5934 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5934.
1:17:16 P.M. H.R. 5934 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:17:18 P.M. H.R. 5934 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:17:51 P.M.    that that body had agreed to the House amendment to S. 743.
1:18:16 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:18:35 P.M.   SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.