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Congress: Republican led House ::::: Democratic Senate


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the Senate will reConvene at 2:00pmET February 4, 2013

and the session will begin … read below

  • 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.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act with the time until 5:30pm equally divided and controlled.
  • At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act.

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11:05:39 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on February 4, 2013.

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Next Senate Session is February 4, 2013

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET January 31, 2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.325, the debt limit legislation.
  • The time until 12:15pm will be equally divided and controlled to run concurrently on the items below and on the bill.
  • At 12:15pm, there will be one roll call vote in relation to the Portman amendment (dollar for dollar cuts – the text of S.43). Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for caucus meetings.
  • At 2:15pm, there will be as many as 5 additional roll call votes:
    • Portman amendment (government shutdown prevention – the text of S.29)
    • Toomey amendment (full faith and credit)
    • Paul amendment (F-16s to Egypt)
    • Vitter motion to commit (spending cuts)
    • Passage of H.R.325, as amended, if amended.
  • Senator Reid announced his intention to move to table the amendments and the motion to commit. All amendments and the motion to commit will be subject to 60 affirmative votes for adoption should any items not be tabled.

At 12:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call votes in relation to the Portman amendment #6 (dollar for dollar cuts – S.43 text) to H.R.325, Debt Limit. We expect this vote to be a motion to table.

At 2:15, there will be a series of 5 roll call votes in relation to the legislative items listed below.

– (motion to table) Portman amendment #7 (government shutdown prevention – S.29 text);

– (motion to table) Toomey amendment # 8 (full faith and credit);

– (motion to table) Paul amendment #9 (prohibition of F-16s to Egypt);

– (motion to table) Vitter motion to commit (spending cuts); and

– Passage of H.R.325, as amended, if amended (Debt Limit).

12:20pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Baucus motion to table the Portman amendment #6 (dollar for dollar cuts – S.43 text) to H.R.325, Debt Limit;

Tabled: 54-44

2:18pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Mikulski motion to table the Portman amendment #7 (shutdown prevention)Tabled: 52-46

2:44pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Baucus motion to table the Toomey amendment #8 (full faith and credit); Tabled: 53-41

3:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Leahy motion to table the Paul amendment #9 (prohibition of F-16s to Egypt) Tabled: 79-19

3:21pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Baucus motion to table the Vitter motion to commit (spending cuts); Tabled: 53-45

3:38pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.325, Debt Limit;Passed: 64-34

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to Table the Portman Amendment #6 (dollar for dollar); Tabled: 54-44

2)      Motion to Table the Portman Amendment #7 (government shutdown prevention); Tabled: 52-46

3)      Motion to Table the Toomey Amendment #8 (full faith and credit); Tabled: 53-45

4)      Motion to Table the Paul Amendment #9 (prohibition of F-16’s to Egypt); Tabled: 79-19

5)      Motion to Table the Vitter motion to commit (spending cuts); Tabled: 53-45

6)      Passage of H.R.325, to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes; Passed: 64-34

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.24, commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Adopted S.Res.25, honoring Gonzaga University on its 125th anniversary.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.201, To prohibit the sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services to the Government of Egypt. (Paul)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.204, the National Right-to-Work Act. (Paul)

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The next meeting in the House is February 1, 2013

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Congress: the Republican led House :::::: the Senate led by Democrats


the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET January 30, 2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for two hours with Senators permitted to speak therein for up 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the second hour.
  • At 2:30pm, Senator Kerry will be recognized for up to 30 minutes for the purposes of delivering his farewell address.
  • We hope to complete action on the debt limit legislation (H.R.325) before the end of the week.

The period for morning business has been extended until 3pm. We hope to be able to lock in an agreement to consider H.R.325, an Act to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes (Debt Limit). Another message will be sent once an agreement is reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider H.R.325, the debt limit legislation. The agreement results in up to 6 roll call votes tomorrow (4 amendments, 1 motion, and passage of the bill). We expect to have one vote at approximately 12:15pm and the remaining votes at 2:15pm. The amendments and motion are subject to 60-affirmative vote thresholds, but we expect motions to table those items, which would require a simple majority of votes to table.

The votes would be in relation to the items listed below.

12:15pm:

– Portman (dollar for dollar cuts – S.43 text);

(recess for caucus meetings)

2:15pm:

– Portman (government shutdown prevention – S.29 text);

– Toomey (full faith and credit);

– Paul (prohibition of F-16s to Egypt);

– Vitter motion to commit (spending cuts); and

– Passage of H.R.325, as amended, if amended (Debt Limit).

The text of the agreement can be found below.

Following Leader remarks on Thursday, January 31st, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #7, H.R.325. Following amendments, the text of which are at the desk, be the only first degree amendments in order to the bill:

– Portman (dollar for dollar cuts – S.43 text);

– Portman (government shutdown prevention – S.29 text);

– Toomey (full faith and credit); and

– Paul (prohibition of F-16s to Egypt).

The only motion to commit in order to the bill is a Vitter motion to commit regarding spending cuts. The time until 12:15pm will be for debate on the amendments, motion and the bill, to run concurrently and equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the amendments and the Vitter motion in the order listed. Upon disposition of the amendments and the Vitter motion, the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of H.R.325, as amended, if amended. The amendments and the Vitter motion are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. No amendments are in order to any of the amendments or the Vitter motion prior to the votes. Finally, there will be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote and that all after the first vote will ten minute votes.

After Senator Reid asked the consent, Senator Inhofe stated that he intended to seek a vote on an amendment regarding sequestration, but he would not object at this time.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.13, Congratulating the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 100 years of service to communities throughout the United Stated and the world, and commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its promotion of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

Adopted S.Res.22, Recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.177, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 entirely. (Cruz)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 1, 2013.

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CONGRESS: Republican led House ::Gunsafety,Immigration,VAWA:: Democratic led Senate


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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET January 28,2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • At 4:30pm, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill.  The only amendment in order to the bill is a Lee amendment (offset).  There will be one hour of debate on the amendment and the bill, to run concurrently.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
    • Lee amendment (offset)(60 affirmative-vote threshold)
    • Passage of H.R.152, as amended, if amended (60 affirmative-vote threshold)

5:40pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lee amendment #4 to H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency
Appropriations bill

6:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appriopriations bill; Passed: 62-36

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Lee amendment #4 (offset) to H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill; Not Agreed to: 35-62 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)

2) Passage of H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill; Passed: 62-36 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.9, Designating January 2013 as “National Mentoring Month”.

Adopted S.Res.19, Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2012 BCS National Championship.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.164, to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed. (Paul)

Completed the Rule 14 process of the following bills:

S.47, the Violence Against Women Act. (Leahy)

H.R.152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013

S.81, to provide guidance and priorities for Federal Government obligations in the event that the debt limit is reached. (Paul)

S.82, to provide that any executive action infringing on the Second Amendment has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. (Paul)

S.83, to provide for continuing operations of Government in a fiscally responsible manner. (Paul)

S.124, No Budget, No Pay Act. (Heller)

H.R.325, To ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

 

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 The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on January 29, 2013.

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the Senate will convene: Monday, January 28, 2013

At 4:30pm, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.152, the Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill.The only amendment in order to the bill is a Lee amendment (offset). There will be one hour of debate on the amendment and the bill, to run concurrently.

  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
    • Lee amendment (offset)(60 affirmative-vote threshold)
    • Passage of H.R.152, as amended, if amended (60 affirmative-vote threshold)

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2:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 1/25/2013
2:00:56 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:26 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:11 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:14 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:00 P.M. COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C 3003, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE: Mr. Hastings of FL.
2:03:10 P.M. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BOARD OF REGENTS – SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: Mr. Becerra.
2:03:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on January 29, 2013.