• The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:45am with time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
• Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of S.Res.64, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.
• The only amendment in order to the resolution is a Paul amendment, striking provisions relative to the National Security Working Group with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled.
• Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:15pm), there will be a roll call vote on adoption of the Paul amendment. Upon the disposition of the Paul amendment, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.64, as amended, if amendment (expected voice vote).
• The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
• During Monday’s session, cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Under the rule, the cloture vote will be on Wednesday morning.

12:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Paul amendment #25 (National Security Working Group) to S.Res.64, a resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period of March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.

The Senate is in Executive Session debating Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Halligan, of New York to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia. As a reminder, yesterday Senator Reid filed cloture on the nomination. At this point, that vote is expected to occur tomorrow,Wednesday, March 6. Another message will be sent when the vote is scheduled.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Paul amendment #25 (strike funding for National Security Working Group) to S.Res.64, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013; Not Agreed to: 44-55

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.64, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013 by voice vote.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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

Confirmed the following:

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar  #27

to be Major General-

Brigadier General Arnold W. Bunch, Jr.

Brigadier General Theresa C. Carter

Brigadier General Sandra E. Finan

Brigadier General Jeffrey L. Harrigian

Brigadier General Timothy J. Leahy

Brigadier General Gregory J. Lengyel

Brigadier General Lee K. Levy, II

Brigadier General James F. Martin, Jr.

Brigadier General Jerry P. Martinez

Brigadier General Paul H. McGillicuddy

Brigadier General Robert D. McMurry, Jr.

Brigadier General Edward M. Minahan

Brigadier General Mark C. Nowland

Brigadier General Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy

Brigadier General Michael T. Plehn

Brigadier General Margaret B. Poore

Brigadier General James N. Post, III

Brigadier General Steven M. Shepro

Brigadier General David D. Thompson

Brigadier General Scott A. Vander Hamm

Brigadier General Marshall B. Webb

Brigadier General Burke E. Wilson

Brigadier General Scott J. Zobrist

Executive Calendar #28 *with the exception of Colonel Scott C. Long

to be Brigadier General-

Colonel Nina M. Armagno

Colonel Sam C. Barrett

Colonel Steven L. Basham

Colonel Ronald D. Buckley

Colonel Carl A. Buhler

Colonel John A. Cherrey

Colonel James C. Dawkins, Jr.

Colonel Patrick J. Doherty

Colonel Dawn M. Dunlop

Colonel Thomas L. Gibson

Colonel James B. Hecker

Colonel Patrick C. Higby

Colonel Mark K. Johnson

Colonel Brian M. Killough

Colonel Robert D. LaBrutta

Colonel Russell L. Mack

Colonel Patrick X. Mordente

Colonel Shaun Q. Morris

Colonel Paul D. Nelson

Colonel John M. Pletcher

Colonel Duke Z. Richardson

Colonel Brian S. Robinson

Colonel Barre R. Seguin

Colonel John S. Shapland

Colonel Robert J. Skinner

Colonel James C. Slife

Colonel Dirk D. Smith

Colonel Jeffrey B. Taliaferro

Colonel Jon T. Thomas

Colonel Glen D. VanHerck

Colonel Stephen N. Whiting

Colonel John M. Wood

Executive Calendar #29 to be Lieutenant General- Lt. Gen. Robin Rand

ARMY

Executive Calendar #30 to be Lieutenant General- Lt. Gen. John M. Bednarek

Executive Calendar #31 to be General – General Lloyd J. Austin, III

Executive Calendar #32 to be Lieutenant General- Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr.

Executive Calendar #33 to be General- Lt. Gen. John F. Campbell

Executive Calendar #34 to be General- Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks

Executive Calendar #35 to be General- Gen. David M. Rodriguez

MARINE CORPS

Executive Calendar #36 to be Major General- Brig. Gen. Paul W. Brier

NAVY

Cal. #37 to be Vice Admiral- Rear Admiral William H. Hilarides

Cal. #38 to be Vice Admiral- Rear Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin

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Last Floor Action:
8:28:20 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2013.

Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:39 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ron DeSantis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:58 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.
10:16:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:58 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.
12:01:27 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:07 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Capps to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:16 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.
12:33:00 P.M.		CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Mr. Walz.
12:33:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:34:13 P.M.	H.R. 668	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 668 — “To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.”
12:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 668	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:38 P.M.	H.R. 668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 668. 1:27:40 P.M. H.R. 668 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. 1:28:40 P.M. H.R. 338 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 338 — “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.” 1:28:54 P.M. H.R. 338 Considered under suspension of the rules. 1:28:56 P.M. H.R. 338 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 338. 1:39:15 P.M. H.R. 338 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. 1:39:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:00:14 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5. 2:01:19 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 2:01:57 P.M. H.R. 668 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 668 — “To amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit, and for other purposes.” 2:02:14 P.M. H.R. 668 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 57 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending. 2:28:11 P.M. H.R. 668 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 28, 1 Present (Roll no. 57). 2:28:12 P.M. H.R. 668 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:28:17 P.M. H.R. 338 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 338 — “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.” 2:36:45 P.M. H.R. 338 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 – 5 (Roll no. 58). 2:36:46 P.M. H.R. 338 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 2:38:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 2:49:31 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 4:27:20 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 5:36:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5. 5:36:22 P.M. Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, March 5, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6. Agreed to without objection. 5:36:41 P.M. Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 99. 5:37:00 P.M. Mr. Cole moved that the House do now adjourn. 5:37:11 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 5:37:13 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2013.