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Congress: The House :::::: The Senate


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the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET January 25,2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.

The Senate stands in recess until 2:00pm.

 This afternoon we will continue to work on an agreement to consider resolutions relating to changes to the rules and standing orders and an agreement to consider the Hurricane Sandy supplemental appropriations.

 Another message will be sent when any agreements are reached.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 4 votes at 7:55pm (2 voice votes and 2 roll calls).

As a result of this agreement, Senators should expect 2 voice votes and 2 roll call votes in relation to the items listed below to begin at 7:55pm this evening.

– S.Res.5, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (voice vote expected) (Harkin).

– Lee amendment #3, would guarantee every senator the right to offer one germane amendment post-cloture (expect a voice vote)

– S.Res.15, a resolution providing a Standing Order to improve procedures for the consideration legislation and nominations in the Senate ((60-affirmative vote threshold), as amended, if amended; and

– S.Res.16, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate relative to conference motions and bipartisan cloture motions on the motion to proceed (2/3 of those voting-affirmative threshold).

The Senate will now proceed to the consideration of the following resolutions, en bloc:

S.Res.5, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (Harkin);

S.Res.15, a resolution providing a Standing Order to improve procedures for the consideration legislation and nominations in the Senate (Reid-Levin-McCain);

S.Res.16, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate relative to conference motions and bipartisan cloture motions on the motion to proceed (Reid-McConnell-Levin-McCain)

The time until 7:55pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, for the purpose of debating these resolutions concurrently. The only amendment in order to any of the resolutions is a Lee amendment to S.Res.15; Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to S.Res.5. Upon the disposition of S.Res.5, the Senate vote in relation to the Lee amendment to S.Res.15. Upon disposition of the Lee amendment, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to S.Res.15, as amended, if amended. S.Res.15, relative to the Standing Order will be subject to a 60 vote threshold for adoption and S.Res.16, amending the Standing Rules, will be subject to a threshold of two-thirds of those voting for adoption. No amendments, motions or points of order are in order to any of these resolutions prior to the votes in relation to the resolutions. Neither of the resolutions are divisible.

7:55pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.15, a resolution providing a Standing Order to improve procedures for the consideration legislation and nominations in the Senate (60-affirmative vote threshold), as amended, if amended;

Adopted: 78-16

8:19pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.16, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate relative to conference motions and bipartisan cloture motions on the motion to proceed (2/3 of those voting-affirmative threshold);

Adopted: 86-9

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Adoption of S.Res.15, a resolution providing a Standing Order to improve procedures for the consideration legislation and nominations in the Senate; Adopted: 78-16

2) Adoption of S.Res.16, a resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate relative to conference motions and bipartisan cloture motions on the motion to proceed; Adopted: 86-9

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.17, To constitute the majority party’s membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Adopted S.Res.18, To constitute the minority party’s membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Began the Rule 14 process 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.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 25, 2013.

Black History

CONGRESS: Republicans ::::: Democrats


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the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET  Janurary 22, 2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2013.

10:00:25 A.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:33 A.M.   The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:29 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.
10:27:41 A.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:02 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 22.
12:01:22 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:40 P.M.   SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Olson 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. Olson objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:13 P.M.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Frankel of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:33 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:29:53 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:11 P.M. H.R. 307 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 307 — “To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.”
12:31:24 P.M. H.R. 307 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:27 P.M. H.R. 307 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 307.
12:48:40 P.M. H.R. 307 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.
12:49:14 P.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:00:40 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 22.
2:01:03 P.M.   The House received a communication from Representative Emerson wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2013.
2:01:58 P.M.   Mr. Brooks (AL) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on January 23. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:00 P.M.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:03:07 P.M. H.R. 307 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 307 — “To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.”
2:30:54 P.M. H.R. 307 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 24).
2:30:55 P.M. H.R. 307 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:09 P.M.   Mr. Duffy moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:31:33 P.M.   On motion to adjourn Roll Call 25 – Yea and Nay vote pending.
Black History

CONGRESS: Republicans :::::: Democrats


capitol33The Senate stands in recess under the provisions of S.Con.Res.3. The Senate will meet at 11:30am on Monday, January 21, 2013 for the Joint Session for the Inaugural Ceremonies.

  • The Senate will recess upon conclusion of the Joint Session.
  • the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013
    • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
    • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013.

Black History

CONGRESS: the House led by Republicans::Tell Congress to do the Peoples Business/NO more breaks::the Senate led by Democrats


mLKjrThe Senate stands in recess under the provisions of S.Con.Res.3. The Senate will meet at 11:30am on Monday, January 21, 2013 for the Joint Session for the Inaugural Ceremonies.

  • The Senate will recess upon conclusion of the Joint Session.
  • the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013
    • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
    • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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House Hearings

11:30 am Hearing: Organizational Meeting for the 113th CongressCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
3:00 pm Hearing: Full Committee Organizational MeetingCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2013.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:17 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:39 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:44 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:15 A.M. READING OF THE CONSTITUTION – Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 5, the Chair recognized the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, for the reading of the Constitution.
11:10:49 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 January 15.
12:01:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:31:00 P.M. Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:32:18 P.M. H. Res. 23 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 23 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 152) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
12:32:41 P.M. H. Res. 23 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 23.
2:03:08 P.M. H. Res. 23 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 293 – 127 (Roll no. 11).
2:11:49 P.M. H. Res. 23 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 367 – 52 (Roll no. 12).
2:11:50 P.M. H. Res. 23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:57 P.M. Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:28:10 P.M. On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 0 – 419 (Roll no. 13).
2:28:31 P.M. H.R. 152 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 23. H.R. 152 — “Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
2:28:36 P.M. H.R. 152 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 152 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of this report shall be considered as an original bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. The resolution provides that if the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A is not adopted, the Committee of the Whole shall rise and report that it has come to no resolution on the bill. The resolution provides that each such amendment printed in part B and part C of this report shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or the Committee of the Whole. Finally, the resolution directs the Clerk to, in the engrossment of H.R. 152, add the text of H.R. 219, as passed by the House, as a new matter at the end of H.R. 152.
2:28:50 P.M. H.R. 152 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 23 and Rule XVIII.
2:28:51 P.M. H.R. 152 The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:28:59 P.M. H.R. 152 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 152.
3:36:41 P.M. H.R. 152 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 23, the Committee of the Whole proceeded to consider the Part A Rogers (KY) amendment in the nature of a substitute and the Part B Mulvaney (SC) perfecting amendment.
3:37:04 P.M. H.R. 152 <action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Mulvaney to the Rogers (KY) amendment, printed in Part B of House Report 113-1 to provide an offset of the $17 billion in emergency funding to address immediate needs for victims and communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The offset is achieved by an across the board cut of 1.63 percent to all discretionary appropriations for fiscal year 2013.
3:37:05 P.M. H.R. 152 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 23, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Part B Mulvaney (SC) amendment.
4:14:07 P.M. H.R. 152 On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 14).
4:21:36 P.M. H.R. 152 On agreeing to the Rogers (KY) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 15).
4:24:03 P.M. H.R. 152 An amendment, offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 113-1 to provide an additional $33.677 billion in total spending to cover current and anticipated needs in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Sandy. This funding is in addition to the amendment submitted by Chairman Rogers.
4:24:29 P.M. H.R. 152 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 23, the Committee of the Whole proceeded 20 minutes of debate on the Frelinghuysen Part C amendment No. 1.
Black History

CONGRESS: Republicans::: how many sessions will be held in 2013 :::: Democracts


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The Senate stands in recess under the provisions of S.Con.Res.3.  The Senate will meet at 11:30am on Monday, January 21, 2013 for the Joint Session for the Inaugural Ceremonies.

  • The Senate will recess upon conclusion of the Joint Session.
  • the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013
    • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
    • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 14, 2013.

2:00:22 P.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:28 P.M.   <The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:02 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:50 P.M.   POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Kildee 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. Kildee demanded the yeas and nays 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.
2:02:46 P.M.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:12 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:13 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 4, 2013 at 2:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 41, without amendment.
2:10:50 P.M.   The House received a communication from Steve Israel, Member of Congress. Mr. Israel notified the House that he had requested a leave a absence from the Appropriations Committee in the 113th Congress, effective today. The request was accepted without objection.
2:11:05 P.M.   The House received a communication from C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Member of Congress. Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House that he had requested a leave a absence from the Appropriations Committee for the remainder of the 113th Congress. The request was accepted without objection.
2:11:15 P.M.   The House received a communication from Mike Quigley, Member of Congress. Mr. Quigley notified the House that he had requested a leave of absence from the Committee on the Judiciary, effective today. The request was accepted without objection.
2:11:22 P.M.   The House received a communication from the Honorable Mike Quigley. Mr. Quigley submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:11:30 P.M.   The House received a communication from the Honorable William L. Owens. Mr. Owens submitted his resignation from both the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Agriculture. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:11:42 P.M.   The House received a communication from Luis V. Gutierrez, Member of Congress. Mr. Gutierrez notified the House that he had requested a leave of absence with seniority retained from the Financial Services Committee, effective today. The request was accepted without objection.
2:11:52 P.M.   The House received a communication from the Honorable Janice Hahn. Ms. Hahn submitted her resignation from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:11:58 P.M.   The House received a communication from the Honorable Denny Heck. Mr. Heck (WA) submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Budget. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:12:29 P.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.