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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate moves forward on confirmation of Adalberto Jordan then S.1813


the Senate Convened at 10:00amET February 14, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the Adalberto Jordan nomination, post-cloture.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
  • We expect to confirm the Jordan nomination and resume consideration of S. 1813, the Surface Transportation bill.

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

  • Johnson-Shelby #1515 (banking title)

During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, Senator Bingaman asked unanimous consent to confirm the following Department of Energy nominations:

 – Calendar #493, Charles DeWitt McConnell to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy)

– Calendar #494, David T. Danielson to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy)

– Calendar #495, LaDoris Guess Harris to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy

– Calendar #496, Gregory Howard Woods to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy

– Calendar #527, Arunava Majumdar to be Under Secretary of Energy

 Senator Paul then objected to Senator Bingaman’s request.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.373, recognizing February 14, 2012 as the Centennial of the State of Arizona.

Adopted S.Res.374, supporting the mission and goals of 2012 National Crime Victims Rights Week.

Adopted S.Res.375, celebrating the bicentennial of the City of Columbus, the capital city of the State of Ohio.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 14, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

. -The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 15, 2012.11:19:12 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.11:19:01 P.M. -Mr. Webster moved that the House do now adjourn.11:17:55 P.M. -Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 547.11:17:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.9:45:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.7:17:12 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:13:48 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.7:12:33 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 303 – 89, 1 Present (Roll no. 49).6:30:02 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.6:30:01 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.5:12:37 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.5:12:12 P.M. -H.R. 3248At 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.5:04:17 P.M. -H.R. 3248DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3248.5:04:13 P.M. -H.R. 3248Considered under suspension of the rules.5:04:03 P.M. -H.R. 3248Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3248 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building”.”5:03:34 P.M. -H.R. 3247At 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.4:56:34 P.M. -H.R. 3247DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3247.4:56:32 P.M. -H.R. 3247Considered under suspension of the rules.4:56:21 P.M. -H.R. 3247Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3247 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the “Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building”.”4:56:04 P.M. -H.R. 2079At 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.4:49:12 P.M. -H.R. 2079DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2079.4:49:10 P.M. -H.R. 2079Considered under suspension of the rules.4:49:00 P.M. -H.R. 2079Mr. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2079 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the “John J. Cook Post Office”.”4:48:34 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.4:47:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.2:44:39 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:45 p.m. today.2:18:10 P.M. -The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the proposed Congressional Budget for the United States Government for FY 2013 – referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-78).2:18:00 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on February 13, 2012, at 2:14 p.m., which contained a message from the President whereby he submitted his Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2013.2:17:00 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 February 14, 2012, at 10:25 a.m., stating that that body had passed H.R. 1162, without amendment.2:03:20 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:03:00 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.2:02:00 P.M. -POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.2:00:44 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.12:08:44 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today.12:01:04 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.12:00:31 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:14 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House did 2min of work today – the Senate considers the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan for Judge of 11th Circuit

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the Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET February 13, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #437, the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees .
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Jordan nomination.

At approximately 5:30pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Adalberto Jordan, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit.

5:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of FL, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit; Invoked: 89-5

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. By consent, time during morning business and any adjournment or recess will count post cloture. There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 13, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 14, 2012.1:01:56 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.1:01:50 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.1:00:37 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.1:00:28 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.1:00:13 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

On Contracept​ive Coverage, We Need Your Voice …Judy Waxman, National Women’s Law Center


Last week, together we secured a victory against efforts that would have harmed women’s health. After hearing from women and men across the country, Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its decision to stop funding breast cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood health clinics. When people come together to protect access to critical women’s health services, we’re a force to be reckoned with.

But opponents of women’s health are at it again. They’re attacking the recent Obama administration decision to make contraception widely available to women without co-pays. Help us push back on these attacks on affordable access to birth control — tell the Obama administration you support no-cost birth control by signing the petition on the White House website.

The Administration’s decision did give 335,000 houses of worship exemptions from providing this critical coverage to their employees. But contraception opponents aren’t satisfied with that and want to take away contraceptive coverage to millions of women. They are filling the airwaves and editorial pages with messages opposing contraception coverage for women who need it to protect their health and the health of their families. We can’t let them shout us down!

We need your help! Thank the Obama administration for moving women’s health forward and for making no-cost birth control a reality. The Obama administration has committed to responding to petitions that collect 25,000 signatures on its website, and while we’re closing in on that number, opponents of birth control have already surpassed it with their own petition. They don’t want you covered, but we won’t be silent!

It takes just a few minutes to add your name to the petition on the White House “We The People” website

—Create your own account on WhiteHouse.gov, which allows you to sign petitions.

— Once you’ve created an account, look for an email with the subject line “Almost done! Verify your WhiteHouse.gov account.”

–Click the link to verify your account, sign in, and then click “Sign This Petition.”

Don’t forget, once you’ve signed, forward the petition to your friends!

We’ve been telling you for months, but it bears repeating: contraception is more than about preventing pregnancy— it also has proven health benefits that improve women’s health. Women must have access to affordable birth control to prevent unintended pregnancies, plan the timing and size of their families, and protect their health. Nearly all sexually active women in the U.S., regardless of their religious beliefs, use contraception at some point in their lives.

All women should have access to contraception, have it without a co-pay, and have it no matter where they work. But, opponents of birth control don’t want you covered, and we can’t let them sway public opinion — sign the petition on the White House website supporting this big step forward for women’s health.

You helped before and we won.

Thank you for all you do.

Sincerely,

Judy Waxman Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights National Women’s Law Center

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers: S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill


  • the Senate Convened at  9:30amET Feburary 9, 2012
  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
  • At approximately 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813.

At 2pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in 2 roll call votes at 2pm. Per the agreement at 1:30pm today, there will be 30 minutes for debate on the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will resume legislative session and proceed to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the infrastructure bill.

The 2pm votes are as follows:

–          Confirmation of Calendar #407, Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of California; and

–          Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, a bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of California, to be United States Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2:25pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

There will be no further roll call votes this week.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Confirmation of Cathy Ann Bencivengo, of CA, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California; Confirmed: 90-6

2)      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill; Invoked: 85-11

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.371, designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as “National School Counseling Week”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.2079, a bill to extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees (Heller).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY  9, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

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HR3630 – a bill -Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 – Passes 405 – 15

S.2038 – a bill – To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes: #StockAct Passes 417 – 2  insider trading

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.11:23:30 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.11:23:15 A.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 9, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012. Agreed to without objection.10:45:00 A.M. -COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.10:43:15 A.M. –H. Con. Res. 99Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:43:10 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.10:43:09 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 99 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to unveil the marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol.”10:43:07 A.M. -H. Con. Res. 99Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.10:42:57 A.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:42:56 A.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 – 15 (Roll no. 48).10:35:00 A.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 3630, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.10:34:10 A.M. -S. 2038Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.10:34:09 A.M. -S. 2038On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 2 (Roll no. 47).9:13:37 A.M. -S. 2038DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2038.9:13:34 A.M. -S. 2038Considered under suspension of the rules.9:13:18 A.M. -S. 2038Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2038 — “To prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes.”9:12:50 A.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.9:02:32 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.9:02:03 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:01:58 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:00:48 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:37 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.9:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Republican led House wants to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 – the Senate comes back 1/9


  • the Senate Convenes: 9:30am ET February 9, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business 11:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
  • Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1813, the Surface Transportation bill.
  • At approximately 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1813.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 8, 2012

112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

–  – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630.4:18:28 P.M. -H.R. 3630Mr. Bishop (NY) moved that the House instruct conferees.4:16:51 P.M. -Mr. Ryan (WI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Agreed to without objection.4:16:33 P.M. -H.R. 3521The 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. 3521.4:16:25 P.M. -H.R. 3521Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:16:23 P.M. -H.R. 3521On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 46).3:59:22 P.M. -H.R. 3521The 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.3:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 3521The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.3:58:14 P.M. -H.R. 3521The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3521.3:57:55 P.M. -H.R. 3521On agreeing to the Alexander amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 128 – 300 (Roll no. 45).3:24:38 P.M. -H.R. 3521DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 540, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Alexander amendment No. 2.3:24:31 P.M. -H.R. 3521An amendment, offered by Mr. Alexander,  numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-389 to prevent the President from proposing any rescission to funds appropriated by Congress to the Corps of Engineers.3:23:19 P.M. -H.R. 3521On agreeing to the Ryan (WI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.3:22:33 P.M. -H.R. 3521DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 540, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ryan (WI) amendment No. 1.3:22:25 P.M. -H.R. 3521An amendment, offered by Mr. Ryan (WI),  numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-389 to restore certain language from the Budget Committee reported bill by reducing certain time periods from five legislative days to three legislative days and indicating that the approval bill should be an appropriation bill.2:09:51 P.M. -H.R. 3521GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3521.2:09:39 P.M. -H.R. 3521The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.2:09:38 P.M. -H.R. 3521House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 540 and Rule XVIII.2:09:06 P.M. -H.R. 3521Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3521 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill and amendment in the nature of a substitute. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-12. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 9, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1(c) of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing securities trading based on nonpublic information.2:09:01 P.M. -H.R. 3521Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 540. H.R. 3521 — “To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.”2:07:27 P.M. -H. Res. 540Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:07:26 P.M. -H. Res. 540On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 175 (Roll no. 44).2:01:12 P.M. -H. Res. 540On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 184 (Roll no. 43).12:40:09 P.M. -H. Res. 540DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.12:38:47 P.M. -H. Res. 540Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 540 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.”12:02:47 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.12:02:05 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:01 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:04 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. David Anderson, Faith Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida.12:00:16 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 8.11:32:17 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:54 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 the legislative day.10:00:43 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster