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Congress: the Republican led House did 2minutes of the Peoples business today – the Senate resumes S.1813,the Surface Transportation Act&17 Judicial nominations 80 to go

03/13/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET March 13, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill. At 12:00pm, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to S.1813:

DeMint #1756 (State discretionary authority);
Bingaman #1759 (privatized highways)
Following the vote in relation to the Bingaman amendment, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be up to 21 roll call votes in relation to the following:

Roberts #1826, side-by-side to Stabenow #1812, as modified (Energy Tax Extenders) (60-vote threshold);
Stabenow #1812, as modified (Energy Tax Extenders) (60-vote threshold);
DeMint #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies) (60-vote threshold)
Menendez-Burr #1782 (Natural Gas) (60-vote threshold);
Coats #1517 (Apportionment formula);
Brown(OH) #1819 (Buy America);
Blunt #1540 (Off system bridges);
Merkley #1814 (Farm vehicle exemptions);
Portman #1736 (gas tax flexibility);
Klobuchar #1617 (Ag transportation);
Corker #1785 (discretionary spending cap adjustment)
Shaheen #1678 (small bus systems);
Portman #1742 (rest areas);
Corker #1810 (limitation on expenditures);
Carper #1670 (tolls);
Hutchison #1568 (tolls);
McCain #1669 (Grand Canyon – noise abatement), as modified with the changes at the desk;
Alexander #1779 (over-flights of national parks).
Boxer #1816 (SoS emergency exemptions);
Paul #1556 (emergency exemptions);
Passage of S.1813, as amended.
During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following Executive Calendar items in the following order:

Cal.#408, Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of WV;
Cal.#441, David Nuffer, of Utah, to be US District Judge for the District of UT;
Cal.#461, Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of California, to be US District Judge for the Central District of CA;
Cal.#462, Ronnie Abrams, of New York, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of NY;
Cal.#463, Rudolph Contreras, of Virginia, to be US District Judge for the District of Columbia;
Cal.#464, Miranda Du, of Nevada, to be US District Judge for the District of NV;
Cal.#497, Susie Morgan, of Louisiana, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of LA;
Cal.#509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of TX;
Cal.#510, David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas, to be US District Judge for the Western District of TX;
Cal.#528, Brian C. Wimes, of Missouri, to be US District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of MO;
Cal.#568, Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas ,to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of AR;
Cal.#569, John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of IL;
Cal.#570, George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland, to be US District Judge for the District of Maryland;
Cal.#571, John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of IL;
Cal.#610, Jeffrey J. Helmick, of Ohio, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of OH;
Cal.#612, Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina, to be US District Judge for the District of SC; and
Cal.#613, Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be US District Judge for the District of MA.

Under the rule, the first cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

At 12:00pm today, there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill:

– DeMint #1756 (State discretionary authority);

– Bingaman #1759 (privatized highways)

Following the vote in relation to the Bingaman amendment, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, there will be up to 21 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– Roberts #1826, side-by-side to Stabenow #1812, as modified (ANWR, Keystone, etc) (60-vote threshold);

– Stabenow #1812, as modified (Energy Tax Extenders) (60-vote threshold);

– DeMint #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies) (60-vote threshold)

– Menendez-Burr #1782 (Natural Gas) (60-vote threshold);

– Coats #1517 (Apportionment formula);

– Brown(OH) #1819 (Buy America);

– Blunt #1540 (Off system bridges);

– Merkley #1814 (Farm vehicle exemptions);

– Portman #1736 (gas tax flexibility);

– Klobuchar #1617 (Ag transportation);

– Corker #1785 (discretionary spending cap adjustment)

– Shaheen #1678 (small bus systems);

– Portman #1742 (rest areas);

– Corker #1810 (limitation on expenditures);

– Carper #1670 (tolls);

– Hutchison #1568 (tolls);

– McCain #1669 (Grand Canyon – noise abatement), as modified with the changes at the desk;

– Alexander #1779 (over-flights of national parks).

– Boxer #1816 (SoS emergency exemptions);

– Paul #1556 (emergency exemptions);

– Passage of S.1813, as amended.

This morning Senator Reid asked that immediately following disposition of H.R. 3606, an act to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies, the Senate proceed to Executive Session and votes on confirmation of the district court nominations listed below. Senator McConnell objected to the Leader’s request.

Cal.#408, Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia;

Cal.#441, David Nuffer, of Utah;

Cal.#461, Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of California;

Cal.#462, Ronnie Abrams, of New York;

Cal.#463, Rudolph Contreras, of Virginia;

Cal.#464, Miranda Du, of Nevada;

Cal.#497, Susie Morgan, of Louisiana;

Cal.#509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas;

Cal.#510, David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas;

Cal.#528, Brian C. Wimes, of Missouri;

Cal.#568, Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas;

Cal.#569, John Z. Lee, of Illinois;

Cal.#570, George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland;

Cal.#571, John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois;

Cal.#610, Jeffrey J. Helmick, of Ohio;

Cal.#612, Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina; and

Cal.#613, Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts

12:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the DeMint amendment #1589 (state discretionary authority); Not Agreed to: 30-67

12:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Bingaman amendment #1759 (privatized highways) Agreed To: 50-47

2:20pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Roberts amendment #1826, as modified (ANWR, Keystone, etc) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 41-57

All votes after this vote will be 10 minutes in duration. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each subsequent vote. Senators are encouraged to remain on or near the floor during this series of votes.

2:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Stabenow amendment #1812, as modified (Energy Tax Extenders) Not Agreed To: 49-49

3:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on DeMint amendment #1589 (repeal energy tax credits); Not Agreed To: 26-72

3:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Menendez amendment #1782 (Natural Gas); Not Agreed to: 51-47

3:48 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coats amendment #1517 (apportionment formula); Not Agreed to: 28-70

The following amendments are pending to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

McCain amendment #1669, as modified (Grand Canyon noise abatement)
Corker amendment #1785 (discretionary spending cap adjustment)
Corker amendment #1810 (limitation on expenditures)
Portman amendment #1742 (rest areas)
Alexander amendment #1779 (over-flights of national parks)

The following amendments have been considered to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1633 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1634 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to commit with instructions (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1636 to the motion to commit (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1637 to #1636 (date change); withdrawn
Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care services); Tabled: 51-48
Reid amendment #1730 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1761; Agreed to by UC
Vitter amendment #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-54
Baucus amendment #1825 (Rural Schools) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 82-16
Collins amendment #1660 (Boiler MACT) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46
Coburn amendment #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46
Nelson(FL) amendment #1822 (RESTORE) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 76-22
Wyden amendment #1817 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 33-65
Hoeven amendment #1537 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-42
Levin amendment #1818 (offshore tax havens); Agreed to by voice vote
DeMint amendment #1756 (state discretionary authority); Not Agreed To: 30-67
Bingaman amendment #1759 (privatized highways); Agreed To: 50-47
Roberts amendment #1826 (ANWAR,Keystone, etc.) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 41-57
Stabenow amendment #1812 (energy tax extenders) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 49-49
DeMint amendment #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-72
Menendez-Burr amendment #1782 (natural gas) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 51-47
Coats amendment #1517 (Apportionment formula); Not Agreed To: 28-70
Brown(OH) amendment #1819 (Buy America); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Blunt amendment #1540 (Off system bridges); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Klobuchar amendment #1617 (Ag transportation); Agreed to by Voice Vote
Portman amendment #1736 (gas tax flexibility); Not Agreed to: 30-68
- Corker amendment #1785, as modified (discretionary spending cap adjustment); Fell when the Budget Act was Not Waived: 40-58
- Portman amendment #1742 (rest areas); Not Agreed to: 12-86

By consent, the Shaheen amendment #1678 (small bus system) will be considered following the Paul amendment #1556.

The managers’ package was agreed to. The Shaheen amendment #1678 (small bus systems) was included in the managers package and will not require a roll call vote. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

WRAP UP FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012

ROLL CALL VOTES

Roberts amendment #1826 (ANWAR,Keystone, etc.) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 41-57
Stabenow amendment #1812 (energy tax extenders) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 49-49
DeMint amendment #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 26-72
Menendez-Burr amendment #1782 (natural gas) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 51-47
Coats amendment #1517 (Apportionment formula); Not Agreed To: 28-70
Portman amendment #1736 (gas tax flexibility); Not Agreed To: 30-68
Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Corker amendment #1810, as modified (limitation on expenditures) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 40-58
Portman amendment #1742 (rest areas); Not Agreed To: 12-86

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2186, to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit the Attorney General from administering or enforcing certain accessibility regulations relating to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities. (DeMint)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 19. 2012

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2012.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 13, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2012.10:02:56 A.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 March 12, 2012 at 10:11 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 390.10:02:19 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:02:06 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:00:45 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.10:00:38 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:26 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate resumes S.1813,the Surface Transportation Act-several votes on Tuesday

03/12/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET March 12, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act. As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. Senators should expect several votes beginning Tuesday morning in order to complete action on the Transportation bill.

Today Senator Reid filed cloture on the following 17 Judicial nominations. Under the rule, the first vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday, March 14.

Cal.#408, Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia;

Cal.#441, David Nuffer, of Utah;

Cal.#461, Michael Walter Fitzgerald, of California;

Cal.#462, Ronnie Abrams, of New York;

Cal.#463, Rudolph Contreras, of Virginia;

Cal.#464, Miranda Du, of Nevada;

Cal.#497, Susie Morgan, of Louisiana;

Cal.#509, Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas;

Cal.#510, David Campos Guaderrama, of Texas;

Cal.#528, Brian C. Wimes, of Missouri;

Cal.#568, Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas;

Cal.#569, John Z. Lee, of Illinois;

Cal.#570, George Levi Russell, III, of Maryland;

Cal.#571, John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois;

Cal.#610, Jeffrey J. Helmick, of Ohio;

Cal.#612, Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina; and

Cal.#613, Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee from further consideration of and adopted S.Res.310, A resolution designating 2012 as the “Year of the Girl” and Congratulating Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100^th anniversary.

Adopted S.Res.394, commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Italian Unification and the beginning of warm and abiding relations between the people of the United States and Italy.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2186, to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit the Attorney General from administering or enforcing certain accessibility regulations relating to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities. (DeMint)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 12, 2012.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 19. 2012

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2012.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate …Agreement on S.1813, the Surface Transportation Bill

03/08/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at: 9:30amET March 8, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act. We have reached an agreement to complete action on the Surface Transportation bill. Senators should expect a series of several votes during Thursday’s session at a time to be determined.

The Senate has reached an agreement in order to complete action on S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill. The amendments listed below are the only amendments in order to the bill. At a time to be determined on Thursday, March 8^th, the Senate will vote on the amendments in the order listed. Where amendments need 60 votes in the affirmative, it is noted below. When a vote time is set, another message will be sent. The details of the agreement are below. It is expected that up to 10 votes will occur during Thursday’s session with the remaining votes occurring on Tuesday, March 13^th.

The Reid amendment #1761 was agreed to by unanimous consent. The bill, as amended, will be considered original text for the purposes of further amendments.

The following 30 amendments are the only amendments remaining in order to S.1813:

– Vitter #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold);

– Baucus or designee regarding rural schools (60-vote threshold);

– Collins #1660 (Boiler MACT) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs) (60-vote threshold);

– Nelson(FL)-Shelby-Landrieu #1822 (RESTORE) (60-vote threshold);

– Wyden #1817 (Keystone pipeline) (60-vote threshold);

– Hoeven #1537 (Keystone pipeline) (60-vote threshold);

– Levin #1818 (Offshore Tax Havens);

– McConnell, or designee, side-by-side to Stabenow #1812 (Energy Tax Extenders) (60-vote threshold);

– Stabenow #1812 (Energy Tax Extenders) (60-vote threshold);

– DeMint #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies) (60-vote threshold)

– Menendez-Burr #1782 (Natural Gas) (60-vote threshold);

– DeMint #1756 (State discretionary authority);

– Bingaman #1759 (privatized highways)

– Coats #1517 (Apportionment formula);

– Brown(OH) #1819 (Buy America);

– Blunt #1540 (Off system bridges);

– Merkley #1653 (Farm vehicle exemptions);

– Portman #1736 (gas tax flexibility);

– Klobuchar #1617 (Ag transportation);

– Corker #1785, to be modified (discretionary spending cap adjustment)

– Shaheen #1678 (small bus systems);

– Portman #1742 (rest areas);

– Corker #1810 (limitation on expenditures);

– Carper #1670 (tolls);

– Hutchison #1568 (tolls);

– McCain #1669 (Grand Canyon – noise abatement), as modified with the changes at the desk;

– Alexander #1779 (over-flights of national parks).

– Boxer #1816 (SoS emergency exemptions);

– Paul #1556 (emergency exemptions);

On Thursday, March 8^th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed. No other amendments are in order prior to the votes and there are no points of order or motions in order to any of these amendments other than budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive.

It is in order for a managers’ package to be considered and, if approved by the managers and the two Leaders, the managers’ package will be agreed to; further, the bill, as amended, if amended, will then be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; and if the bill is passed, it will be held at the desk.

When the Senate receives the House companion to S.1813, as determined by the two Leaders, it will be in order for the Majority Leader to proceed to its immediate consideration, strike all after the enacting clause and insert the text of S.1813, as passed by the Senate, in lieu thereof. The companion bill, as amended, will be read a third time, the statutory PAYGO statement will be read, if necessary, and the bill, as amended, will be passed. And upon passage, the Senate will insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate

The following amendments are pending to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Vitter amendment #1535 (OCS)
Nelson (FL) amendment #1822 (RESTORE Act)
Collins amendment #1660 (Boiler MACT)
Hoeven amendment #1537 (Keystone pipeline)

The following amendments have been considered to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1633 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1634 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to commit with instructions (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1636 to the motion to commit (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1637 to #1636 (date change); withdrawn
Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care services); Tabled: 51-48
Reid amendment #1730 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1761; Agreed to by UC

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 12, 2012

– Vitter #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold);

– Baucus #1825 (Rural Schools) (60-vote threshold)

– Collins #1660 (Boiler MACT) (60-vote threshold);

– Coburn #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs) (60-vote threshold);

– Nelson(FL)-Shelby-Landrieu #1822 (RESTORE) (60-vote threshold);

– Wyden #1817 (Keystone pipeline) (60-vote threshold);

– Hoeven #1537 (Keystone pipeline) (60-vote threshold);

– Boxer motion to waive Corker Budget point of order with respect to S.1813, Surface Transportation

2:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Vitter amendment #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold);Not Agreed To: 46-52

2:48 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Collins amendment #1660 (Boiler MACT); Not Agreed to: 52-46

3:05 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs); Not Agreed to: 52-46

3:23 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Nelson (FL)-Shelby-Landrieu amendment #1822 (RESTORE Act);Agreed to:76-22

3:45 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Wyden amendment #1817 (Keystone Pipeline); Not Agreed to: 34-64

4:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Hoeven amendment #1537 (Keystone Pipeline);Not Agreed To: 56-42

4:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Boxer motion to waive Corker Budget points of order; Waived: 66-31

This is the last roll call vote of the day and week. We will resume voting in relation to the remaining amendments to the Transportation bill Tuesday, March 13.

The following amendments are pending to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Roberts amendment #1825 side by side to Stabenow #1812 (energy tax extenders)
McCain amendment #1669, as modified (Grand Canyon noise abatement)
Corker amendment #1785 (discretionary spending cap adjustment)
Corker amendment #1810 (limitation on expenditures)
Portman amendment #1736 (gas tax flexibility)
Portman amendment #1742 (rest areas)
Alexander amendment #1779 (over-flights of national parks)
DeMint amendment #1589 (repeal of energy tax subsidies)
Coats amendment #1517 (apportionment formula)
Blunt amendment #1540 (off system bridges)

ALL ….. The following amendments have been considered to S.1813, the Surface Transportation Act:

Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1633 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1634 (date change); withdrawn
Reid motion to commit with instructions (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1636 to the motion to commit (date change); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1637 to #1636 (date change); withdrawn
Blunt amendment #1520 (moral objections to health care services); Tabled: 51-48
Reid amendment #1730 (Banking, Finance and Commerce titles); withdrawn
Reid amendment #1761; Agreed to by UC
Vitter amendment #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-54
Baucus amendment #1825 (Rural Schools) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 82-16
Collins amendment #1660 (Boiler MACT) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46
Coburn amendment #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46
Nelson(FL) amendment #1822 (RESTORE) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 76-22
Wyden amendment #1817 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 33-65
Hoeven amendment #1537 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-42
Levin amendment #1818 (offshore tax havens); Agreed to by voice vote

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Vitter amendment #1535 (OCS) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-54

2) Baucus amendment #1825 (Rural Schools) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 82-16

3) Collins amendment #1660 (Boiler MACT) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46

4) Coburn amendment #1738 (OMB/Duplicative Programs) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-46

5) Nelson(FL) amendment #1822 (RESTORE) (60-vote threshold); Agreed To: 76-22

6) Wyden amendment #1817 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 33-65

7) Hoeven amendment #1537 (Keystone Pipeline) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 56-42

8) Boxer motion to waive Corker Budget Act points of order; Waived: 66-31

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.393, Designating March 11, 2012, as “World Plumbing Day”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2173, National Right-to-Work Act. (DeMint)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 8, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on March 9, 2012.3:05:40 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.3:05:30 P.M. -Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.3:04:48 P.M. -The House received a communication from Jan Churchill, District Representative. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Churchill notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Las Vegas Justice Court, for witness testimony, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.1:14:47 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:14:00 P.M. -PRESIDENT’S EXPORT COUNCIL – Pursuant to Executive Order 12131, and the order of the House of January 5,2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the President’s Export Council: Mr. Reichert, Mr. Gerlach, Mr. Tiberi, Ms. Sutton and Ms. Sanchez Linda .1:04:00 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:03:59 P.M. -Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 16, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:03:55 P.M. -Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:03:05 P.M. -Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 9, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:03:00 P.M. -Mr. Bachus asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 8, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012. Agreed to without objection.1:02:54 P.M. -H.R. 3606The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3606.1:02:43 P.M. -H.R. 3606Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:02:42 P.M. -H.R. 3606On passage Passed by recorded vote: 390 – 23 (Roll no. 110).12:49:02 P.M. -H.R. 3606On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 244 (Roll no. 109).12:31:00 P.M. -H.R. 3606The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.12:23:18 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment providing for public disclosures to the Federal Election Commission of any political expenditures or contributions made during a fiscal year.12:22:22 P.M. -H.R. 3606Ms. Eshoo moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.12:22:01 P.M. -H.R. 3606The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.12:21:41 P.M. -H.R. 3606The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.12:20:56 P.M. -H.R. 3606The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3606.12:20:49 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 236 (Roll no. 108).12:16:46 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 239 (Roll no. 107).11:47:46 A.M. -H.R. 3606UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.11:47:28 A.M. -H.R. 3606The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.11:47:00 A.M. -H.R. 3606Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”11:46:11 A.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 8.11:22:40 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:45 a.m. today.11:22:14 A.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 March 8, 2012, at 9:34 a.m., stating that that body had passed S. 1855.11:22:13 A.M. -H.R. 3606Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3606 as unfinished business.11:22:03 A.M. -H.R. 3606On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.11:21:48 A.M. -H.R. 3606Mr. Hensarling moved that the committee rise.11:21:18 A.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.11:12:34 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack amendment No. 17.11:12:10 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Loebsack, numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-409 to require information to be made available online, and outreach to be conducted to small and medium-sized businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses to inform them about changes put in place by this legislation.11:11:40 A.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.11:00:52 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 16.11:00:29 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-409 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue a report to the Congress one year after enactment on the increase in initial public offerings that resulted from the act, including specific increases in filings by manufacturing and high-technology companies.10:59:47 A.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters(MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters(MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.10:49:11 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (MI) amendment No. 15.10:48:42 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-409 to require publicly traded companies to disclose on an annual basis the total number of employees they have in each country and the percentage increase or decrease in employment in each country.10:48:18 A.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Capuano amendment; Failed by voice vote.10:40:36 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capuano amendment No. 14.10:40:15 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Capuano, numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-409 to require the SEC to conduct a study to address anti-evasion concerns and determine if the term “held of record” should mean beneficial owner of the security.10:39:48 A.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:33:47 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 13.10:33:30 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Schweikert, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-409 to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission to study whether or not it has the authority to enforce anti-evasion provisions associated with the shareholder threshold.10:32:57 A.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:29:10 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment No. 12.10:28:48 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (NC), numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-409 to increase the total number of investors and limit the number of non-accredited investors allowed to be holders of record before registration is required.10:28:20 A.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the McHenry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.10:19:08 A.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry amendment No. 11.10:18:48 A.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. McHenry, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-409 to, with respect to Rule 506 of Regulation D, provide an exemption from registration as a broker or dealer for trading platforms that do not charge a fee in connection with the purchase or sale of the security or permit general solicitations, general advertisements, or similar or related activities by issuers of such securities. Amendment would also enable the marketing of private shares to accredited investors through platforms.10:17:51 A.M. -H.R. 3606The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.10:17:25 A.M. -H.R. 3606Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”10:03:08 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.10:02:47 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gutierrez to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:02:41 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:00:55 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.10:00:35 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate continues to consider S.1813,the Surface Transportation bill

03/07/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convened at 10:00amET March 7, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill. We continue to work on a path forward to complete action on the Surface Transportation bill.
The Senate will recess from 5pm to 6pm to accommodate a Senators-only briefing.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 12, 2012.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 19. 2012

State Work Period April 2-13, 2012

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 7, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:41:55 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:38:35 P.M. -Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Agreed to without objection.6:37:51 P.M. -H.R. 3606Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3606 as unfinished business.6:37:49 P.M. -H.R. 3606On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.6:37:44 P.M. -H.R. 3606Mr. Hensarling moved that the Committee rise.6:36:38 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 236 (Roll no. 106).6:32:30 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 259 (Roll no. 105).6:24:48 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 244 (Roll no. 104).6:20:54 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 245 (Roll no. 103).5:55:51 P.M. -H.R. 3606UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.5:55:05 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the McCarthy (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.5:49:07 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (CA) amendment No. 10.5:49:05 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. McCarthy (CA), numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-409 to clarify that general advertising under this provision should only apply to Regulation D rule 506 offerings, allow for general solicitation in the secondary sale of these securities so long as only qualified institutional buyers purchase the securities, and provide consistency in interpretation that general advertising should not cause these offerings to be considered public offerings.5:48:20 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:38:14 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 9.5:38:11 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-409 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to perform a study, in consultation with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, of the effects on emerging growth companies of financial speculation on domestic oil and gasoline prices and to forward the results of that study to Congress.5:36:55 P.M. -H.R. 3606By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.5:36:12 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 8.5:36:09 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-409 to establish new filing fee for Reg S-K Forms to discourage frivolous filings.5:35:47 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by voice vote.5:26:04 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.5:26:00 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-409 to strike language that allows an emerging growth company or its underwriter to communicate with “institutions that are accredited investors.”5:25:58 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:13:17 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 6.5:13:15 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-409 to provide that if a broker or dealer is underwriting an initial public offering (IPO) for an emerging growth company (EGC) and providing research to the public about such IPO, those research reports need to be filed with the SEC, and the broker or dealer shall be held to stricter liability for their comments. Would also provide that if EGCs are communicating, either orally or in writing, with potential investors before or following an offering, they need to file those communications with the SEC.5:12:59 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.5:00:32 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 5.5:00:27 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-409 to require Emerging Growth Companies to fully comply with say-on-pay and golden parachute shareholder votes.5:00:07 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:52:56 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4.4:52:43 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-409 to add a requirement that a company not be considered an “emerging growth company” if it has issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt over the prior three years.4:52:35 P.M. -H.R. 3606POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.4:40:56 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment No. 3.4:40:53 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-409 to lower the gross annual revenue cap from $1,000,000,000 to $750,000,000 for emerging growth companies to remain eligible for the regulatory on-ramp and to strike the public float requirement for the on-ramp.4:40:27 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the McIntyre amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:36:16 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McIntyre amendment No. 2.4:36:12 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. McIntyre, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-409 to adjust the Emerging Growth Company definition for inflation, resulting in providing more flexibility for businesses.4:35:58 P.M. -H.R. 3606On agreeing to the Fincher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.4:33:03 P.M. -H.R. 3606DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 572, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fincher amendment No. 1.4:32:41 P.M. -H.R. 3606An amendment, offered by Mr. Fincher, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-409 to make technical changes to the underlying bill.3:55:57 P.M. -H.R. 3606GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 3606.3:55:45 P.M. -H.R. 3606The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.3:55:25 P.M. -H.R. 3606Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”3:53:47 P.M. -H.R. 3606RULING OF THE CHAIR – After review, the Chair ruled that the remarks constituted a personality directed towards an indentifiable Member and announced that, without objection, said remarks would be stricken from the record. Subsequently, the Chair announced that the Committee of the Whole would resume its sitting.3:53:46 P.M. -H.R. 3606Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3606 as unfinished business.3:35:32 P.M. -H.R. 3606WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Subsequently, the words were reported to the Committee of the Whole and the Chair announced that the Committee would rise.3:00:43 P.M. -H.R. 3606GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3606.3:00:29 P.M. -H.R. 3606The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Chairman of the Committee.3:00:29 P.M. -H.R. 3606House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 572 and Rule XVIII.3:00:13 P.M. -H.R. 3606Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3606 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 provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of text of Rules Committee Print 112-17 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.3:00:08 P.M. -H.R. 3606Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 572. H.R. 3606 — “To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”2:59:48 P.M. -H. Res. 572Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:59:47 P.M. -H. Res. 572On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 166 (Roll no. 102).2:48:58 P.M. -H. Res. 572On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 177 (Roll no. 101).2:42:20 P.M. -H. Res. 572Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 572 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”2:42:00 P.M. -H.R. 2842Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:41:59 P.M. -H.R. 2842On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 – 154 (Roll no. 100).2:33:26 P.M. -H.R. 2842On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 237 (Roll no. 99).2:16:49 P.M. -H.R. 2842The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.2:06:51 P.M. -H.R. 2842DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that all materials used to install conduit hydropower generation under this Act to be manufactured in the United States.2:06:31 P.M. -H.R. 2842Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.2:05:09 P.M. -H.R. 2842The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.2:04:31 P.M. -H.R. 2842The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.2:04:19 P.M. -H.R. 2842The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2842.2:03:50 P.M. -H.R. 2842On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 253 (Roll no. 98).1:38:37 P.M. -H.R. 2842UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.1:38:21 P.M. -H.R. 2842The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.1:38:08 P.M. -H.R. 2842Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2842 — “To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.”1:37:32 P.M. -H. Res. 572POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 572, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.12:46:04 P.M. -H. Res. 572DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 572.12:45:53 P.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4105 without amendment.12:31:00 P.M. -H. Res. 572DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 572.12:30:31 P.M. -H. Res. 572Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 572 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3606) to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.”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.12:02:01 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:01:57 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:00:33 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:17 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 7.11:09:40 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:10:00 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour debate.10:09:47 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1886.10:01:01 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.10:00:29 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:17 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate

03/05/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes on Monday, March 5.

On Friday, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Reid amendment #1761 and S.1813, Surface Transportation bill. At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 6, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid amendment #1761.

At 2:15pm on Tuesday, March 6, there will be 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Cal #439 Mary Elizabeth Phillips, of Missouri, to be US District Judge for the Western District of Missouri

– Cal #440 Thomas Owen Rice, of Washington, to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.1813 is 4:00pm on Monday, March 5.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to Reid amendment #1761 and S.1813 is 4:00pm Tuesday, March 6.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.2153, a bill to apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economies and for other purposes. When the Senate receives H.R.4105 from the House and if it is identical to S.2153, the Senate will pass H.R.4105 with no amendments.

Discharged Foreign Relations and Adopted S.Res.386, calling for free and fair elections in Iran.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.1837, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 5, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2012.8:07:56 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.8:07:32 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.7:07:31 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.6:59:15 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.6:58:01 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:58:00 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:57:13 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 36 — “To authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.”6:57:13 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 36Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.6:57:12 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:57:11 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:56:45 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 35 — “To establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.”6:56:45 P.M. -S. Con. Res. 35Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.6:56:29 P.M. -H.R. 3637Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:56:28 P.M. -H.R. 3637On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 – 2 (Roll no. 95).6:32:27 P.M. -H.R. 3637Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3637 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, Florida, as the “Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building”.”6:32:13 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.6:31:40 P.M. -Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 570.6:30:09 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.5:29:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.5:29:01 P.M. -S. 1710Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:28:58 P.M. -S. 1710On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:21:19 P.M. -S. 1710DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1710.5:21:18 P.M. -S. 1710Considered under suspension of the rules.5:21:00 P.M. -S. 1710Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1710 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, as the James M. Fitzgerald United States Courthouse.”5:19:00 P.M. -H.R. 3413Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:18:53 P.M. -H.R. 3413On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.5:10:16 P.M. -H.R. 3413Considered under suspension of the rules.5:10:02 P.M. -H.R. 3413Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3413 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1449 West Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the “Private Isaac T. Cortes Post Office”.”5:10:00 P.M. -H.R. 3413DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3413.5:09:22 P.M. -H.R. 3637At 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.5:00:53 P.M. -H.R. 3637DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3637.5:00:51 P.M. -H.R. 3637Considered under suspension of the rules.5:00:36 P.M. -H.R. 3637Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3637 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, Florida, as the “Roy Schallern Rood Post Office Building”.”5:00:27 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.5:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.2:16:38 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.2:14:24 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic processes or institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-92).2:13:42 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 March 2, 2012, at 10:18 a.m., stating that that body had agreed to S. Con. Res. 35 and S. Con. Res. 36.2:05:02 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:04:03 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:04:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:02:35 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:31 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 5.12:09:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:05:00 P.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.12:04:25 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:04:10 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.