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07/09/2013 Nativegrl77

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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the Senate considers S.1238,StudentLoanRates CONGRESS the House

07/09/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. The time until 11:00am 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.
At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Dorsey nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow the weekly caucus meetings.
During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.1238. Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada;

Confirmed: 54-41

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada; Confirmed: 54-41

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.151, A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for voters and candidates with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a committee-reported amendment to the preamble.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #192 Daniel R. Russel – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

Executive Calendar #193 Geoffrey R. Pyatt – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine

Executive Calendar #194 Tulinabo Salama Mushingi – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Burkina Faso

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:23 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:41 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.
10:35:55 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
12:00:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:49 P.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. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:20 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Guthrie to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:43 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.
12:23:52 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 9, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 793.
12:24:20 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 288 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:26:00 P.M.	H. Res. 288	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
1:32:54 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 – 182 (Roll no. 308).
1:42:27 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 178 (Roll no. 309).
1:42:28 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:42:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:49:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 138, 1 Present (Roll no. 310).
1:50:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:50:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 43 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of his birth.”
1:50:55 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:50:58 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:52:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2609 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. The resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:53:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288 and Rule XVIII.
1:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2609.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), to require the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey to lead an effort to slow the spread of Asian Carp in the Ohio River basin and tributaries.
3:09:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:11:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	By unanimous consent, the Kelly (PA) amendment was withdrawn.
3:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 107 of the bill which prohibits the use of funds to implement regulations pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
3:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 112 which pertains to the definition of fill material or discharge of fill material for the purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:45:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
4:09:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, to increase by $25,000,000 the Water and Related Resources account and decrease the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by the same amount.
4:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:31:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by $9,518,000; reduce funding for the Departmental Administration account by $20,000,000; and increase funding for the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $22,586,500.
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., to reduce the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $1,655,900,180 and to increase funding for the Renewable Energy , Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $992,620,780; increase funding for the Science Activities account by $430,029,400; and increase funding for the Advanced Research Projects account by $233,250,000.
4:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:06:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $245,000,000 the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account and decrease the Weapons Activities account by $245,000,000.
5:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment No. 7 amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:14:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by 31 million and decrease the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
5:14:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perry amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:22:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $1,127,954,000.
5:22:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor amendment under the five-minute rule pending a reservation of a point of order.
5:27:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Castor (FL) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
5:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 9,826,370 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 50 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account by a similar amount.
5:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:49:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 4,751,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:49:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:53:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:22:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 311).
6:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 226 (Roll no. 312).
6:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 264 (Roll no. 313).
6:45:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 275 (Roll no. 314).
6:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 – 257 (Roll no. 315).
6:57:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
6:57:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:57:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
6:58:21 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 292.
6:59:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
7:00:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliablity, and Efficiency account by $1,000,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000.
7:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Swalwell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency, Nuclear Energy, and Fossil Energy Resarcy and Devopment accounts and increase funds in the Spending Reduction Account by $1,543,929,000.
7:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $10,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $10,000,000.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:30:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,000,000.
7:30:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perlmutter amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:38:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perlmutter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perlmutter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,500,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,500,000.
7:38:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:45:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:46:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $145,000,000 and reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $50,000,000; the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $40,000,000; and the Weapons Activites account by $55,000,000.
7:46:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:51:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $20,000,000.
7:52:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:55:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $40,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $40,000,000.
7:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:59:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Third Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $25,000,000 and increase funds in the Science account by $25,000,000.
7:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:14:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), Amendment to reduce funding in the Nuclear Energy account by $5,000,000 and increase funding in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $5,000,000.
8:14:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
8:18:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Brownley (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:20:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
8:21:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
8:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, to reduce funds in the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $29,000,000 and increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $127,000,000 and the Weapons Activities account by $98,000,000.
8:21:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:25:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Butterfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Butterfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:25:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase the funds in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $18,956,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,478,000 and the Office of the Administrator account by $9,478,000.
8:25:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:33:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Secience account by $158,309,900 and increase the funds in the Spending Reduction account by $158,309,900.
8:33:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:40:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), to increase funds in the Science account by $223,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $223,000,000.
8:41:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:50:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:50:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Foster, to increase funds in the Science account by $500,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account.
8:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foster amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Foster demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:03:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $329,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activites account by $329,000,000.
9:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration by $20,000,000.
9:11:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:25:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:26:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to $0 and increase funds in the Spending Reduction account to $6,000,000.
9:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:28:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:29:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to increase funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $1,200,000.
9:29:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:41:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:41:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,500,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $23,700,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:49:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:03:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:04:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:29:55 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 241 (Roll no. 316).
10:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 – 256 (Roll no. 317).
10:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 318).
10:41:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 115 – 300 (Roll no. 319).
10:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Peters (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 320).
10:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 321).
10:51:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 242 (Roll no. 322).
10:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 252 (Roll no. 323).
10:58:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 250 (Roll no. 324).
11:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 – 335 (Roll no. 325).
11:06:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 266 (Roll no. 326).
11:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Foster amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 143 – 273 (Roll no. 327).
11:11:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to increase funds in the Weapons Activities account by $14,000,000 and reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $16,546,000.
11:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce the funds in the Weapons Activities account by $13,072,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:24:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $48,000,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:26:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to strike langauge providing that the Secretary of Energy may make $48,000,000 available for the purpose of carrying out domestic uranium enrichment research, development, and demonstration activities.
11:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:45:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:45:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to redirect $1,000,000 in funding within the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.
11:45:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:52:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, to amend section 311 requiring the Secretary of Energy to submit a report that provides an analysis of alternitives for each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches Phase 6.3.
11:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frelinghuysen amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, to strike section 509 from the bill.
11:58:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Titus amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:01:17 A.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:02:16 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
12:02:26 A.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:02:34 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
12:03:48 A.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:03:55 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:03:58 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, July 8, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Phillips nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.Order to consider Dorsey nominationAt a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.Order to consider West nomination
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 the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
After the senate convened today, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed (RI)). A vote on the motion to proceed to the student loan bill has not been scheduled at this time.The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Senator Scott is currently delivering his maiden speech.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 5:30pm today.

Before the recess we were able to lock in agreements to consider the Dorsey (Nevada District Judge) and West (Associate Attorney General) nominations. We could vote on confirmation of those nominations tomorrow.

Order to consider Dorsey nomination

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 the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Order to consider West nomination

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 the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
5:30pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit;Confirmed: 88-0
Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #124, S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. Under Rule XXII, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when the vote is scheduled.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Confirmed: 88-0
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.793, a bill to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.

2:00:08 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:41 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Israel to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:10 P.M.		The House received a communication from Chandra Harris, District Director, Office of Representative David Scott. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Harris notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court of Clayton County, Georgia for testimony in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.

2:14:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. today.
5:30:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
5:30:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:30:29 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Mr. Fincher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
5:30:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1341.
5:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 1341	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.
5:40:33 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Mr. Hurt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
5:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:40:58 P.M.	H.R. 1564	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1564.
5:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 1564	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.
5:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
5:58:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 1171	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
6:05:33 P.M.	H.R. 1171	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.
6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today

6:06:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today
6:30:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
6:31:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.
6:32:43 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1341 — “To require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to conduct a study of the likely effects of the differences between the United States and other jurisdictions in implementing the derivatives credit valuation adjustment capital requirement.”
6:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 1341	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 24 (Roll no. 305).
6:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 1341	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1564 — “To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to prohibit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or require the use of different auditors on a rotating basis.”
7:03:01 P.M.	H.R. 1564	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 321 – 62 (Roll no. 306).
7:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 1564	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:38 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1171 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.”
7:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 1171	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 – 1 (Roll no. 307).
7:09:49 P.M.	H.R. 1171	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:00:11 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:22 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:23 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

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~ Bills & Hearings in the House

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7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: Legislative Hearing on ‘Draft Legislation, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act’; H.R. 1443; H.R. 1612; H.R. 1702; H.R. 2065 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Health
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “Public Impact of Closing Amenities at Yosemite National Park.” Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: “Keeping College Within Reach: Improving Higher Education through Innovation” Committee on Education and the Workforce: Full Committee
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: Subcommittee Markup – FY 2014 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: The Role of Innovative Finance in Intercity Passenger Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Examining How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Collects and Uses Consumer Data” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
7/9 10:00 am	Hearing: Emergency MGMT 2.0: How SocialMedia and New Tech are Transforming Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Disasters Part2 Govt-NGOs Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications
7/9 1:00 pm	Hearing: American Competitiveness Worldwide: Impacts on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
7/9 2:00 pm	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Examining Constitutional Deficiencies and Legal Uncertainties in the Dodd-Frank Act” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
7/9 2:00 pm	Hearing: Threat to the Homeland: Iran’s Extending Influence in the Western Hemisphere Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency
7/9 2:00 pm	Hearing: RESCHEDULED: Oversight Hearing on “Mining in America: Powder River Basin Coal Mining the Benefits and Challenges” Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
7/10 9:30 am	Hearing: Subcommittee Markup – FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill Committee on Appropriations: Financial Services and General Government
7/10 10:00 am	Hearing: DOD and VA Collaboration to Assist Service Members Returning to Civilian Life Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee
7/10 10:00 am	Hearing: “Examining the Labor Department’s Proposed Reforms to the FECA Program” Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
7/10 10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Reducing Barriers to Capital Formation, Part II” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
7/10 11:00 am	Hearing: Subcommittee Markup – FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
7/10 1:00 pm	Hearing: Beyond the Beltway: Successful State Strategies for Small Business Growth Committee on Small Business: Full Committee
7/11 9:30 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “America’s Helium Supply: Options for Producing more Helium from Federal Lands.” Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
7/11 10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “Wildfire and Forest Management.” Committee on Natural Resources:
7/17 10:00 am	Hearing: Causes of Delays to the FAA’s NextGen Program Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation
7/17 10:15 am	Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 813; H.R. 806; and a discussion draft bill “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a Future-Years Veterans Program and a quadrennial veterans review, to establis Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee
7/19 10:00 am	Hearing: Safety for Survivors: Care and Treatment for Military Sexual Trauma Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Health
7/23 10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “War on Jobs: Examining the Operations of the Office of Surface Mining and the Status of the Stream Buffer Zone Rule” Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources