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CONGRESS ~~~


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  • The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am 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.
  • At 10:30am, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for a Senators-only briefing.
  • When the Senate reconvenes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act.
  • During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on S.743.
  •   As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday.  Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect the cloture vote on Friday morning.

 

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

 

Senator Collins asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Collins amendment #744, to provide a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act.

 

Senator Wyden reserved his right to object and then Senator Baucus objected to the request.

 

The managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill. However, if no agreement can be reached we would proceed to the cloture vote 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow.

Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up the following amendments:

 

–       Coburn #753 (delinquent tax debts and Federal employment)

–       Coburn #751 (charitable organizations)

–       Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)

–       Coburn #766 (prohibit presidential election campaign funds for part conventions)

Senator Durbin objected to setting aside the pending amendment and said that he would take a look at the amendments to see if we can come up with an agreement to consider them. Some of the amendments would create a blue slip issue in the House, a situation he would like to avoid.

  Senator Coburn also expressed his intent to call up an amendment regarding the tax exempt status of sport organizations.

Hatch asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be in order to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act:

 

  • Collins 744 or Collins 771
  • Ayotte 759, as amended
  • Coats 765
  • Thune 764 with GAO study/Thune 778 without GAO study
  • Coburn 753
  • Coburn 767
  • Thune 743
  • Lee 768
  • Ayotte 763
  • Hatch 754
  • Portman 772
  • Cruz 794
  • Coats 797
  • Portman 792
  • Paul 755
  • Cruz 799
  • Ayotte 776

 That there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided on each amendment prior to a vote in relation to the amendment.

 Senator Durbin objected.

 The managers of the bill continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in an effort to complete action on the bill.

Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent the pending Enzi amendment be set aside and it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:

 

–       Collins-King #771 (provides a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act)

–       Pryor-Blunt #740 (extends for 10 years the moratorium on taxes on internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Freedom Act)

–       Hatch #754 (strikes the preemption provision, to sunset the authority under the Act, to require a 3-year statute of limitations)

 

That no second degree amendments be in order to any of these amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. That there be 20 minutes for debate equally divided.

 

Senator Wyden objected.

5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Invoked: 63-30.

 

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #44, S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.  The cloture vote will be on Monday, May 6th following disposition of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act (the 3rd roll call vote in a series beginning at 5:30pm).

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018 at a time to be determined. The details of the agreement are below.

 

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018.  There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; Invoked: 63-30

 

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.853, a bill to prevent continued flight delays related to furloughs of essential employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and for other purposes. *If the Senate receives a bill from the House that is identical to S.853, that bill will be considered read three times and passed.

 

Adopted S.Res.115, a resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

 

Adopted S.Res.116, designating September 26, 2013 as “National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.118, Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

 

Adopted S.Res.119, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

 

Adopted S.Res.120, Supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

 

Adopted S.Res.121, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.122, recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

 

Adopted S.Res.123, Congratulating the University of Minnesota women’s ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

 

Adopted S.Res.124, Legal Counsel resolution regarding Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich memo.

 

Adopted S.Res.125, designating April 30, 2013, as “Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans”.

 

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)

 

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #24 Christopher J. Meade, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Executive Calendar #25 William B. Schultz, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #61 Jenny R. Yang, to be a Member of the Equal Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #89 Karol Virginia Mason – to be an Assistant Attorney General

 

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Last Floor Action: 4/24/13
12:46:50 P.M. -H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

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5:47:44 P.M.   Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:47:51 P.M.   On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:55 P.M.   The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013.

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the House debates/votes on HR527& FAA Sequester Tweek(361-41) The Needy 0 ~~~ CONGRESS ~~~ the Senate – pro forma


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

–          Friday, April 26th at 11:30am,

–          Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00am, and

–          Thursday, May 3rd at 2:00pm.

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FAA tweek 361 – 41  The Needy 0

Last Floor Action: 4/25/13
5:47:55 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013

10:00:16 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:51 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:18 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Paulsen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Paulsen made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:49 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:02 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
10:15:44 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 853.
10:16:14 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
10:17:30 A.M. H.R. 527 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
10:17:47 A.M. H.R. 527 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:19:48 A.M. H.R. 527 An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure that excess funds are used to reduce the annual Federal budget deficit.
10:19:52 A.M. H.R. 527 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 1.
10:23:48 A.M. H.R. 527 On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:24:09 A.M. H.R. 527 An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure the continued supply of helium for end users while requiring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to honor existing contracts for the supply and delivery of helium. The amendment affirms that the federal government will honor existing contracts that are set to expire October 1, 2015.
10:24:11 A.M. H.R. 527 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment No. 2.
10:36:28 A.M. H.R. 527 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:53 A.M. H.R. 527 An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-47 to consider the long-term future of the Federal Helium Reserve by requiring an assessment of how closing the Federal Helium Reserve could influence helium availability, including options for insuring a reliable helium supply in coming decades.
10:36:56 A.M. H.R. 527 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
10:44:17 A.M. H.R. 527 On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:43 A.M. H.R. 527 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-47 to affirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to allow private entities to connect to and store helium in the Federal Helium Reserve for an appropriate fee.
10:44:45 A.M. H.R. 527 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 4.
10:47:58 A.M. H.R. 527 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:49:23 A.M. H.R. 527 Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
10:49:47 A.M. H.R. 527 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:50:19 A.M. H.R. 527 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
10:50:38 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statue, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
10:56:34 A.M. H.R. 1765 Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1765 — “To provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”
10:57:07 A.M. H.R. 1765 Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:57:09 A.M. H.R. 1765 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1765.
11:47:40 A.M. H.R. 1765 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 125 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
12:13:42 P.M. H.R. 1765 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:14:02 P.M. H.R. 527 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:14:38 P.M. H.R. 527 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:15:44 P.M. H.R. 527 On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A002) Roll Call 126 – Recorded vote pending.
12:22:06 P.M. H.R. 527 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:20 P.M. H.R. 527 The 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.
12:23:07 P.M. H.R. 527 Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:23:32 P.M. H.R. 527 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider 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 add at the end of the bill a new section on banning exports to hostile nations that seek nuclear weapons or missile technology.
12:31:02 P.M. H.R. 527 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:14 P.M. H.R. 527 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 127).
12:50:10 P.M. H.R. 527 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 128).
12:50:10 P.M. H.R. 527 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:50:20 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:52:11 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:10:12 P.M. H.R. 1765 UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 1765, the Clerk strike “account” on page 2, line 14, and insert “accounts”. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:13 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
1:17:28 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:50:05 P.M. Ms. Tsongas moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:50:26 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:27 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.

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Flight Delayed? Thank the GOP


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How the Sequester Makes Flying Even Worse

Starting this past Sunday the Federal Aviation Administration was forced to start furloughing air traffic controllers. What happens when there’s not enough air traffic controllers working? Not as many planes can be in the air. What happens when fewer planes can be in the air? Your flight gets delayed.

After yesterday, we know the impact of the furloughs isn’t just theoretical. Overall on-time performance dropped by more than 10 percent compared to the previous Monday. Delays were particularly bad in the Northeast, where delays at some airports stretched past 2 hours. Yesterday, it was actually faster to take the train from New York to Washington D.C.

Things are only going to get worse the next time there’s another big storm or other event causing mass delays. With fewer flights and planes flying at near-capacity as it is, it will be all the more difficult to get things back on track if there aren’t enough air traffic controllers working to help clear some of the backlog of flights.

Let’s also take a minute to review why this is happening in the first place: we had to create the sequester because Republicans took the entire economy hostage in 2011. Republicans then refused for nearly two years now to accept a balanced approach that asks the wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share. Thus we are stuck with the sequester until Republicans stop being intransigent and start being reasonable. In fact, now House Republicans won’t even appoint negotiators to finalize a budget for next year — after complaining for years that the Senate refused to pass a budget.

Finally, while flight delays are inconvenient and will harm the economy, the sequester is already having a terrible impact on the poor.

BOTTOM LINE: If your flight is delayed because of the sequester cuts, you should remember who is to blame: Republicans who refuse to accept a balanced approach to deficit reduction and instead prefer sticking Americans with the sequester and all of its negative consequences.

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Entertainment News or an Invasion of Privacy


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privacy (Photo credit: Sean MacEntee)

just another rant …

Is it just me or has the entertainment media crossed the line?

I don’t know maybe its spring sweeps or maybe they just love to shock folks, some seem to be preoccupied with ratings, a lot just don’t care and all are exploiting a whole lot of entertainment personalities. There was a time when so-called celebs were protected… now the whole idea of being a public figure means your kids, though minors are up for grabs…

I have a problem with it … what about their children or their lives loves and living arrangements

Yes, I admit that I tune into reality TV or gossip shows sometimes to hear whom is dating whom, who the next sexiest guy is.  I even watched j and k+8 until the media exposed too much info and quit, but watching entertainers act out or the pap’s be disrespectful and engage in dangerous behavior while boating, walking, drinking or driving was bad enough now  reality TV is engaged in some sort of contest …  fighting to keep their numbers up … it’s disgusting. We have TV interviews that can potentially or do hurt the families of reckless celebs and then there is the digging to get the story… usually personal and will definitely hurt not only the celeb but also family, friends and the fallout great…

Reality TV and gossip shows are big moneymakers … and it’s sad

We all might want to know  … some so-called reporters dive in headfirst to say… “You know, I got to ask this question”…

What happened to the right to privacy?

Maybe decide the story isn’t worth the hurt and pain it might cause the children in the future.

revised from June/2009

Black History

Congress


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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.  Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

 Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

 

–          Executive Calendar #60, the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit; and

–          Executive Calendar #64, the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

 

There will be 90 minutes of debate, with time from 10:30 until 11:00am on the Kelly nomination and the time from 11:00am until 12:00 noon on the Burwell nomination. At 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations in the order listed. The first vote will be a 15 minute vote and the second vote will be a 10 minute vote.

 

Following the votes, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, and immediately vote on adoption of the motion.

At 10:00am the Senate turned to a period of morning business until 10:30am, with the time equally divided. At 10:30am, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to debate the Kelly (30 minutes of debate) and Burwell (60 minutes of debate) nominations.

 

At 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 3 roll call votes in relation to the following items:

 

–          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #60, the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit;

–          Confirmation of Executive Calendar #64, the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and

–          Adoption of the motion to proceed to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

12:05pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #60, the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

Confirmed: 96-0

12:29pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #64, the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget (10 minute roll call vote)

Confirmed: 96-0

S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Adopted: 75-22

The motion to proceed to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, was adopted 75-22. Senator Reid then offered the Enzi-Durbin perfecting amendment #741 (Manager’s technical amendment) and filed cloture on the bill. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday.

 

Senator Donnelly is now giving his maiden speech. We will resume consideration of the Marketplace Fairness Act following his remarks.

Senator Durbin offered a second degree amendment #745 (date change) to Enzi amendment #741. Senator Durbin has urged senators with amendments to the bill to come to the floor to talk to the managers about their amendments. He, along with Senator Reid, would like to complete action on the bill before we leave this week.

Senator Toomey asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass a bill to provide for sequester replacement. Senator Durbin objected. Senator Durbin then asked consent to take up and pass Calendar #64, S.788, a bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequestration and offset with funds from Overseas Contingency Operations. Senator Toomey objected.

As a result of cloture being filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, is 1pm tomorrow, Thursday, April 25. If cloture is invoked, amendments must be germane and timely filed to be considered in order post-cloture.

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Executive Calendar #60, the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit; Confirmed: 96-0

2)      Executive Calendar #64, the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget; Confirmed: 96-0

3)      Adoption of the motion to proceed to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act; Adopted: 75-22

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.111, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

 

Adopted S.Res.112, Commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, and members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism following the biochemical attack against the Senate on April 16, 2013.

Adopted S.Res.113, designating April 23, 2013 as “National Adopt a Library Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.114, a legal counsel resolution regarding U.S. v. Renzi.

 

Began the Rule 14 process of S.799, to provide for a sequester replacement. (Inhofe/Toomey)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)

 

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

 

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9:31:34 P.M. – The House adjourned. 4/23/13

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2013.

10:00:24 A.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M.   The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 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.
10:40:09 A.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:25 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 24.
12:00:32 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Armenian Apostolic Church of America, New York, NY
12:02:33 P.M.   The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:35 P.M.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Valadao to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 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.
12:30:35 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:30:56 P.M. H.R. 1071 Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1071 — “To specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.”
12:31:13 P.M. H.R. 1071 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:19 P.M. H.R. 1071 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1071.
12:40:13 P.M. H.R. 1071 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:40:16 P.M. H.R. 1071 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40:32 P.M. H.R. 360 Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 360 — “To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, in recognition of the 50th The four girls killed in the bombing (Clockwis...commemoration of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church where the 4 little Black girls lost their lives, which served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.”
12:40:47 P.M. H.R. 360 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:41:07 P.M. H.R. 360 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 360.

 

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