The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, June 3, 2013.

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
• Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
• At 5:30pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
  • Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa) and
  • Coons-Johanns #1079 (food aid) (possible voice vote).

When the Senate convenes at 2:00pm, following the prayer and pledge, there will be a moment of silence for the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg.

At 5:30pm today, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to the Farm bill (S.954):

–          Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa) and

–          Coons-Johanns #1079 (food aid) (possible voice vote).

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

• Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

• Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
• Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
• Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
• Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
• Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
• Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
• Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
• Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54
• Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods) Not Agreed to: 27-71 (60 vote threshold)
• Feinstein amendment #923 (crop insurance – tobacco) Not Agreed to: 44-52 (60 vote threshold)
• Hagan amendment #1031 (crop insurance fraud) Agreed to: 94-0
• Durbin-Coburn amendment #953 (crop insurance premiums) Agreed to: 59-33
• Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa) Agreed to: 72-18
• Coons amendment #1079 (food aid) Agreed to by voice vote

5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa)

Agreed to: 72-18

The Coons amendment #1079 (increase authorization for food aid procurement projects) was agreed to by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes today

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa) to S.954, the Farm bill; Agreed to: 72-18

 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.588, the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgement Act of 2013 with a Wyden amendment.

 No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

 

 

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action: 5/24
10:05:58 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 17.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 3, 2013.

2:00:03 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:34 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:50 P.M.		The House received a communication from Peter Szwec, Senior Systems Analyst. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Szwec notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, for witness testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House, except to the extent that questions put to him seek information that is privileged.
2:11:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

4:02:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
4:02:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
4:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 1919	Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1919 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain, and for other purposes.”
4:03:15 P.M.	H.R. 1919	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 1919	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1919.

4:34:28 P.M.	H.R. 1919	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 1919	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:34:55 P.M.	S. 622	Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
4:35:05 P.M.	S. 622	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:07 P.M.	S. 622	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 622.
4:54:05 P.M.	S. 622	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.
4:54:44 P.M.	H.R. 126	Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 126 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.”
4:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 126	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:57 P.M.	H.R. 126	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 126.
5:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 126	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:03:09 P.M.	H.R. 126	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 1206	Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
5:03:53 P.M.	H.R. 1206	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:57 P.M.	H.R. 1206	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1206.
5:08:29 P.M.	H.R. 1206	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.
5:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 885	Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 885 — “To expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, and for other purposes.”
5:09:11 P.M.	H.R. 885	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:12 P.M.	H.R. 885	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 885.
5:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 885	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 885	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 885	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:26:33 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declaired in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995, and implementing certain statutory requirements of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-32).
5:29:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
6:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 1206	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
6:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 1206	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 184 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:56:10 P.M.	H.R. 1206	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 184).
6:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 1206	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:25 P.M.	S. 622	Considered as unfinished business. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
7:04:26 P.M.	S. 622	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 12 (Roll no. 185).
7:04:27 P.M.	S. 622	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:40 P.M.	H. Res. 242	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 242 — “Relating to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from the State of New Jersey.”
7:08:36 P.M.	H. Res. 242	Pending disposition of the measure, the Chair recognized Members of the New Jersey delegation to proceed with remarks to honor the late Senator Lautenberg.
7:24:12 P.M.	H. Res. 242	The previous question was ordered without objection.
7:24:16 P.M.	H. Res. 242	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:24:22 P.M.	H. Res. 242	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:25:13 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair recognized Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas for the purpose of requesting a moment of silence in honor of fallen firefighters in Houston, Texas.
7:27:31 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:35:00 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 243.
8:36:00 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:36:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:36:25 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 242, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2013.

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