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11/30/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:15amET November 30, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3254, the DoD Authorization Act.
At approximately 9:30am, the Senate will conduct up to 4 roll call votes:

-Sessions amendment #3009 (Congressional review of bilateral security agreement with Afghanistan)
Cardin amendment #3025 (sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces
-Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions)
-Nelson FL amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation)
There will be 2 minutes of debate between each vote.

9:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the Cardin amendment #3025 (sufficient civilian and contract workforces); Not Agreed to: 41-53

10:14am The Senate began a roll call vote on the Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions); Agreed to: 94-0

10:45 The Senate began a roll call vote on Nelson (FL) motion to waive Budget point of order with respect to Nelson (FL) amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation)

Not Waived: 58-34

The following amendments are pending to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

Kyl amendment #3123, as modified (US-Russia nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters)

The following amendments have been considered to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel for US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic facilities abroad); Agreed to by voice vote
Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels); Agreed to: 62-37
Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault in the military); Agreed to by voice vote
Murray amendment #3099 (mental health); Agreed to by voice vote
Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement); Agreed to: 85-11
Kohl amendment #2888 (Post-deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence Program payment); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #2949 (temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover extension); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2960 (reintrigration into civilian life for National Guard and Reserves report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2963 (Posthumous honorary promotion of Sgt Paschal Conley); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Heller amendment #2969 (TRICARE Prime report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hoeven amendment #2991 (SoS on maintenance by US of triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3083 (readiness and flexibility of intercontinental ballistic missile force); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3158 (vets backlog); Agreed to: 95-0
Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery); Agreed to: 54-41
Webb amendment #2948; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2962; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2971; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2986; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murray amendment #2989; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3085; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3110; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #3166; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2981; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Portman amendment #2995 (DoD Education); Agreed to by voice vote
Merkley amendment #3096, as modified (Afghanistan); Agreed to: 62-33
Blumenthal amendment #3124, as modified (human trafficking overseas); Agreed to by voice vote
Inhofe amendment #2972 (SoC – Taps as official military song of remembrance); Agreed to by voice vote
Gillibrand amendment #3058, as modified (Autism); Agreed to: 66-29
Portman amendment #2956 (Educational transcripts); Agreed to by voice vote
Whitehouse amendment #3180 (recalcitrant cancers); Agreed to by voice vote
Lieberman amendment #3090, as modified (Fire Grants); Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2929 (wartime contracting); Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2942 (whistleblower expansions); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #3230 (public diplomacy); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hatch amendment #2966 (reauthorize and expand pilot program promoting certified depot workers one grade level); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2973 (mental health counselor training) ; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2980 (report on contractor compensation costs); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2994 (analysis of feasibility of recycling rare earth elements from fluorescent bulbs); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3059 (report on the establishment of a joint Armed Forces historical storage and preservation facility); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #3072 (training cost-effectiveness); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3086 (Air Force assessments on Joint Readiness Training); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #3098 (report on delays in suspension & debarment process); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3186 (Study on small arms and ammunition acquisition); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coons amendment #3201 (Joseph Kony); Agreed to by voice vote
Durbin amendment #3199, as modified (rebel group sanctions); Agreed to by voice vote
Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo); Agreed to: 54-41
Feinstein amendment #3018 (Detainees); Agreed to: 67-29
Blumenthal amendment #2940; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Brown (MA) amendment #3036; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3064; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3114; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #3193; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Risch amendment #3213; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wicker amendment #3220; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Johanns amendment #3222; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3237; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3243; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Lieberman amendment #3256; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3260; Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3261; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Kyl amendment #3271; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #3275; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Nelson (NE) amendment #3279; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #3009 (Afghanistan); Agreed to by voice vote
Cardin amendment #3025 (civilian and contract workforce); Not Agreed to: 41-53
Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions); Agreed to: Not Agreed to: 94-0
Nelson FL amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation); fell: Budget Act not waived: 58-34
McCain amendment #3052 (report on strategic posture in Asia Pacific); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Whitehouse amendment #3075 (SoS on DOD progress on implementing its Unique Identification initiative for tracking assets); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Snowe amendment #3133 (terminate authorization of National Veterans Business Development Corporation); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3182 (annual report on federal contracting fraud); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3183 (public database on DOD officials seeking defense contractor employment); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Warner amendment #3233 (report on the US-India defense trade relationship and SoS to encourage US-India defense trade activities); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3236 (info from departments and agencies to conduct defense business system investment reviews); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sanders amendment #3248 (include geothermal heat pumps in federal renewable energy purchase requirements); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Rubio amendment #3283 (report on Bahrain Independent Committee of Inquiry); Agreed to by unanimous consent

The Senate has reached an agreement that there be no amendments in order to the Treaty or the resolution of ratification; that following Leader remarks on Tuesday, December 4th, the time until 12 noon be divided in the usual form; that at 12 noon, the Senate proceed to vote on the Resolution of Advise and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; that if the resolution is adopted, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action; further, that if the resolution is not adopted, the treaty be returned to the calendar; and that there be no motions or points of order in order other than a motion to reconsider.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #676 Michael P. Shea, of Connecticut, to be US District Judge for the District of Connecticut. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation of the Republican Leader, there will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

There will be a series of 2 roll call beginning at 5:30pm Monday, December 3. Those votes will be in relation to the following items:

– Confirmation of the nomination of Executive Calendar #760, Paul William Grimm, of Maryland, to be United States Judge for the District of Maryland, and
– Cloture on S.3254, National Defense Authorization Act.

Additional roll call votes are possible during Monday’s session of the Senate

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Cardin amendment #3025 (sufficient civilian and contract workforces) to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill; Not Agreed to: 41-53

2) Menendez amendment #3232 (Iran Sanctions); Agreed to: 94-0

3) Nelson (FL) motion to waive Budget point of order with respect to Nelson (FL) amendment #3073 (repeal requirement for reduction of survivor benefits plan survivor annuities by dependency and indemnity compensation); Not Waived: 58-34

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.2170, the Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a committee-reported title amendment.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.518, Congratulating the Southern Baptist Convention for electing Reverend Fred Luter, Jr., as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, acknowledging Reverend Luter’s unique role as the first African American leader of the Southern Baptist Convention, and honoring the commitment of the Southern Baptist Convention to an inclusive faith-based community and society.

Adopted S.Res.605, designating the week beginning November 26, 2012, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

Adopted S.Res.606, commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, on December 1, 1812.

Adopted S.Res.607, a resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, December 3, 2012

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9:30 am

Hearing: Tapping America’s Energy Potential Through Research and DevelopmentCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Energy and Environment

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 30, 2012

9:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:35 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:57 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus objected to the voice vote and made a point of no quorum and the Speaker announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day. The point of order was considered as withdrawn.
9:02:18 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Quigley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:46 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:08 A.M.	H.R. 6429	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 821. H.R. 6429 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes.”
9:16:13 A.M.	H.R. 6429	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6429 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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 closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-34, as modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted. The resolution provides suspension authority on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
9:16:58 A.M.	H.R. 6429	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ninety minutes of debate on H.R. 6429.
10:07:35 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3542 and agreed to S. Res. 604 .
10:07:36 A.M.	H.R. 6429	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 6429.

10:56:52 A.M.	H.R. 6429	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:57:23 A.M.	H.R. 6429	Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
10:59:51 A.M.	H.R. 6429	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to provide immigrant visas for certain advanced STEM graduates.
11:10:13 A.M.	H.R. 6429	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:35:12 A.M.	H.R. 6429	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 157 – 231 (Roll no. 612).
11:43:03 A.M.	H.R. 6429	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 139 (Roll no. 613).
11:43:04 A.M.	H.R. 6429	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:43:18 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:19:00 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, December 3, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:20:54 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:21:50 P.M.		Mr. Whitfield moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:21:54 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:21:58 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 3, 2012.

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11/29/2012 Nativegrl77

The Outlook for Thursday 11/29

The Senate is now in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. 11/28

Tomorrow we will resume consideration of the National Defense Authorization bill. Senator Levin announced that it is the managers’ intention that following disposition of the Kyl amendment (as early as tomorrow morning), they intend to consider the Ayotte amendment #3003 (East Coast Missile Defense) and there may or may not be a side-by-side amendment to the Ayotte amendment. Then we hope to consider the Hagan amendment #3095 (strike prohibition on biofuel refinery construction). It is their intent to consider cleared amendments to the bill tomorrow. Senator McCain also noted that we need to deal with the detainee issue and that they will have a number of speakers on that issue.

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET November 29,2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3254, the Department of Defense Authorization Act.
We continue to work through amendments to the DoD Authorization bill and hope to complete action on the bill this week

The following amendments are pending to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

Kyl amendment #3123 (US-Russia nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters)

The following amendments have been considered to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel for US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic facilities abroad); Agreed to by voice vote
Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels); Agreed to: 62-37
Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault in the military); Agreed to by voice vote
Murray amendment #3099 (mental health); Agreed to by voice vote
Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement); Agreed to: 85-11
Kohl amendment #2888 (Post-deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence Program payment); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #2949 (temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover extension); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2960 (reintrigration into civilian life for National Guard and Reserves report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2963 (Posthumous honorary promotion of Sgt Paschal Conley); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Heller amendment #2969 (TRICARE Prime report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hoeven amendment #2991 (SoS on maintenance by US of triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3083 (readiness and flexibility of intercontinental ballistic missile force); Agreed to by unanimous consent

The following amendments were agreed to by unanimous consent:

Kohl #2888 (Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program)

Manchin #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)

Webb #2949 (accumulated leave carryover for members of AF)

Wyden #2960 (reintegration into civilian life)

Sessions #2963 (Sergeant Paschal Conley)

Heller #2969 (TRICARE)

Hoeven #2991 (SoS strategic nuclear delivery systems)

Barrasso #3083 (intercontinental ballistic missile force)

Senator Ayotte announced that she will not offer her amendment to establish and East Coast missile site. Senator Levin announced on the floor they are working on a modification to the Kyl amendment and the managers would like to vote on that in the next couple of hours.

As always, another message will be sent if and when any agreement is reached.

There will now be up to 10 minutes for debate prior to votes in relation to the following amendments, with no amendments in order prior to the votes:

– Cornyn #3158 (plan to partner with state and local entities to address veterans claims backlog)

– Hagan #3095 (biofuels refinery construction)

The Cornyn amendment #3158 incorporates his modification to his original amendment.

12:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Cornyn amendment #3158 (Veterans backlog);

Agreed To: 95-0

1:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery);

Agreed To: 54-41

Following the vote on the Hagan amendment, the next amendments in order are the following:

Merkley #3096) (SoS on Afghanistan) (or a modified version of that amendment

– Portman #2995 (enhance authorities relating ot he the admission of defense industry civilians to DoD educational institutions & programs)

The Managers of the bill said they intend to stay late tonight to continue to work through amendments to the bill, including the detainee issue.

The following amendments were agreed to by unanimous consent:

2:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Merkley amendment #3096, as modified (Afghanistan); Agreed to:62-33

The Senate has agreed to the following amendments by voice vote:

Portman #2995 (DoD education)

Blumenthal #3124, as modified (human trafficking)

Inhofe #2972 (Taps)

The managers intend to continue to consider amendments throughout the afternoon and evening. As a result, senator’s schedules should remain flexible as roll call votes are expected to occur with little notice

3:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Gillibrand amendment #3058, as modified (autism);

Agreed To: 66-29

The Senate agreed to the Whitehouse amendment #3180 (recalcitrant cancers) by voice vote. Additional roll call votes are possible tonight and tomorrow as the managers work through amendments to the Defense Authorization bill.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes tonight at 9:30pm. Those votes will be in relation the following amendments:

– Ayotte #3254 (Guantanamo)

– Feinstein #3018 (detainees)

The Lieberman amendment #3090, as modified (Fire/Safer Grants) was agreed to.

Senator Levin attempted to lock in a 7:30pm filing deadline for first degree amendments tonight. Senator Kyl said they need to check with 2 people on their side before they can grant consent.

Additional votes could occur after the 9:30pm votes.

Details of the agreement can be found below.

Amendments – evening 11/29

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that it be in order for the Lieberman amendment #3090 to be called up with the modification that is at the desk; and that the amendment, as modified be agreed to; that following disposition of the Lieberman amendment, it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:

– Ayotte #3245 (Guantanamo); and

– Feinstein #3018 (Detainees).

That there be up to 20 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form on the Ayotte amendment; that upon the use or yielding back of time on the Ayotte amendment, there be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form on the Feinstein amendment; further that at 9:30pm this evening, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the Ayotte and Feinstein amendments in the order listed; and that no amendments be in order to the amendments prior to the votes.

Chair: Is there an objection to the request? Without objection.

The following amendments are pending to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

Kyl amendment #3123 (US-Russia nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike system matters)

The following amendments have been considered to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill:

McCain amendment #3051 (additional Marine Corps personnel for US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic facilities abroad); Agreed to by voice vote
Udall amendment #2985 (biofuels); Agreed to: 62-37
Gillibrand amendment #3016 (sexual assault in the military); Agreed to by voice vote
Murray amendment #3099 (mental health); Agreed to by voice vote
Leahy amendment #2955 (Dale Long Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement); Agreed to: 85-11
Kohl amendment #2888 (Post-deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence Program payment); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #2924 (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #2949 (temporary increase in accumulated leave carryover extension); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wyden amendment #2960 (reintrigration into civilian life for National Guard and Reserves report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2963 (Posthumous honorary promotion of Sgt Paschal Conley); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Heller amendment #2969 (TRICARE Prime report); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hoeven amendment #2991 (SoS on maintenance by US of triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Barrasso amendment #3083 (readiness and flexibility of intercontinental ballistic missile force); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3158 (vets backlog); Agreed to: 95-0
Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery); Agreed to: 54-41
Webb amendment #2948; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Sessions amendment #2962; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2971; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2986; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Murray amendment #2989; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3085; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3110; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Manchin amendment #3166; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2981; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Portman amendment #2995 (DoD Education); Agreed to by voice vote
Merkley amendment #3096, as modified (Afghanistan); Agreed to: 62-33
Blumenthal amendment #3124, as modified (human trafficking overseas); Agreed to by voice vote
Inhofe amendment #2972 (SoC – Taps as official military song of remembrance); Agreed to by voice vote
Gillibrand amendment #3058, as modified (Autism); Agreed to: 66-29
Portman amendment #2956 (Educational transcripts); Agreed to by voice vote
Whitehouse amendment #3180 (recalcitrant cancers); Agreed to by voice vote
Lieberman amendment #3090, as modified (Fire Grants); Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2929 (wartime contracting); Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCaskill amendment #2942 (whistleblower expansions); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #3230 (public diplomacy); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Hatch amendment #2966 (reauthorize and expand pilot program promoting certified depot workers one grade level); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #2973 (mental health counselor training) ; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Boxer amendment #2980 (report on contractor compensation costs); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #2994 (analysis of feasibility of recycling rare earth elements from fluorescent bulbs); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3059 (report on the establishment of a joint Armed Forces historical storage and preservation facility); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Inhofe amendment #3072 (training cost-effectiveness); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #3086 (Air Force assessments on Joint Readiness Training); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #3098 (report on delays in suspension & debarment process); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3186 (Study on small arms and ammunition acquisition); Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coons amendment #3201 (Joseph Kony); Agreed to by voice vote
Durbin amendment #3199, as modified (rebel group sanctions); Agreed to by voice vote
Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo); Agreed to: 54-41
Feinstein amendment #3018 (Detainees); Agreed to: 67-29
Blumenthal amendment #2940; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Brown (MA) amendment #3036; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Toomey amendment #3064; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3114; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Casey amendment #3193; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Risch amendment #3213; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Wicker amendment #3220; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Johanns amendment #3222; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Coburn amendment #3237; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Levin amendment #3243; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Lieberman amendment #3256; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Cornyn amendment #3260; Agreed to by unanimous consent
McCain amendment #3261; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Kyl amendment #3271; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Webb amendment #3275; Agreed to by unanimous consent
Nelson (NE) amendment #3279; Agreed to by unanimous consent

9:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo); Agreed to: 54-41

10:05pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Feinstein amendment #3018 (detainees); Agreed to: 67-29

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

Prior to the vote on the Feinstein amendment, Senator Levin asked unanimous consent that the next amendments in order be the following:

Sessions amendment #3009

Cardin amendment #3025

Menendez amendment #3232

Nelson FL amendment #3073

Coburn amendment #3254

Senator Schumer objected to the request.

Senator Levin then asked consent that all the above amendments except for Coburn amendment #3254 be in order. Senator Coburn objected to the request.

The following amendments were agreed to:

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Cornyn amendment #3158 (vets backlog) to S.3254, the DoD Authorization bill; Agreed To: 95-0

2) Hagan amendment #3095 (biofuel refinery); Agreed To: 54-41

3) Merkley amendment #3096 (Afghanistan); Agreed To: 62-33

4) Gillibrand amendment #3058, modified (Autism); Agreed To: 66-29

5) Ayotte amendment #3245 (Guantanamo); Agreed To: 54-41

6) Feinstein amendment #3018 (Detainees); Agreed To: 67-29

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce committee and passed S.3542, a bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports, and for other purposes with a Klobuchar amendment.

Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.600, supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month with an amendment to the preamble.

Adopted S.Res.603, designating the week of November 26 through November 30, 2012, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week.

Adopted S.Res.604, relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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House Hearings

10:00 am	Hearing: Clean Air Act Forum Part IIICommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
10:00 am	Hearing: Identity Theft and Tax Fraud: Growing Problems for the Internal Revenue Services, Part 4Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management
10:00 am	Hearing: How Best to Improve our Nation’s Airport Passenger Security System Though Common Sense SolutionsCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation
10:00 am	Hearing: Joint hearing entitled “Examining the Impact of the Proposed Rules to Implement Basel III Capital Standards” Committee on Financial Services: Multiple Subcommittees
10:00 am	Hearing: The Role of Receivers in a Spectrum Scarce WorldCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
10:30 am	Hearing: TIME CHANGE: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 511Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
11:00 am	Hearing: Israel’s Right to Defend Itself: Implications for Regional Security and U.S. InterestsCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Markup: Markup on H.R. 1798Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
2:00 pm	Hearing: Hearing entitled “The Future of Money: Dollars and Sense” Committee on Financial Services: Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology
2:00 pm	Hearing: 1 in 88 Children: A Look Into the Federal Response to Rising Rates of AutismCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee

Last Floor Action:
10:01:15 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

10:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:27 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:49 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1998.
10:01:15 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.

10:55:34 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
12:00:15 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Leslie Callahan, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
12:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Reed to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:53 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Ms. Fudge for one minute for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:03:55 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.
12:26:10 P.M.	H. Res. 821	>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 821 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:26:22 P.M.	H. Res. 821	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 821.
1:20:04 P.M.	H. Res. 821	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:20:15 P.M.	H. Res. 821	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 611 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

1:45:44 P.M.	H. Res. 821	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 170 (Roll no. 611).
1:45:46 P.M.	H. Res. 821	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:46:55 P.M.	H. Res. 822	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 822 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
1:47:26 P.M.	H. Res. 822	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:47:37 P.M.	H. Res. 822	<Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:47:48 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:54:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:23:45 P.M.		Mr. Ellison moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:23:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:23:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 30, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republicans/House : the Democrats/Senate

11/15/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:00amET November 15, 2012

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 is 9:10am on Thursday.
At 9:15am, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525.

9:20am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-12

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 15, 2012.

10:00:27 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:37 A.M.		<ACTION_DESCRIPTION>The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6118 and H.R. 6131, without amendment.
10:01:10 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.
10:50:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate.
12:01:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:44 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Biggert to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:24:30 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
12:24:44 P.M.	H. Res. 808	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 808.
1:25:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 808, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:26:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:05:49 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
5:06:06 P.M.	H. Res. 808	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 808 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
5:33:26 P.M.	H. Res. 808	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 605).

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House : pro forma sessions : the Senate led by Dems

10/23/2012 Nativegrl77

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

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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Last Floor Action: 10/23/2012
10:02:17 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to 3(b) of H.

Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012.

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:01:41 A.M.		APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that pursuant to the provisions of section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:01:55 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to 3(b) of H. Res. 788.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House : pro forma sessions : the Senate led by Dems

10/16/2012 Nativegrl77

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

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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Last Floor Action:
10:03:59 A.M. – The Speaker announced that pursuant to the provisions of section 3(b) of H. Res. 788, the House stands adjourned.

The next meeting of the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012.

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Time	Bill	Activity
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:01:00 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jaime Herrera Beutler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:02:55 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Wilker, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, D.C.
2:04:12 P.M.		APPROVAL OF A THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that pursuant to the provisions of section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:04:18 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:05:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to the provisions of section 3(b) of H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 19, 2012.