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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate


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The Senate Convened at 10:00amET January 24, 2012

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Following any Leader remarks on Thursday, January 26th, the Republican Leader, or his designee, will be recognized to move to proceed to the consideration of Calendar #294, H.J.Res.98, a joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit with the time until noon for debate on the motion to proceed, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees.

At noon on Thursday, January 26th, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the adoption of the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.98 (majority threshold). If the motion is successful, then the time for debate with respect to the joint resolution will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the joint resolution will be read a third time and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the joint resolution.

WRAP UP …

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.353, congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee from further consideration of H.R.1791, to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the “Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse” and referred the bill to the Committee on Environmental and Public Works.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

HR3630 expires Feb.29th

-The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 25, 2012.10:24:55 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.10:24:50 P.M. -Mr. Cantor moved that the House do now adjourn.10:23:30 P.M. -REFERRAL OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE – Mr. Cantor moved that the message of the President the United States be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed as a House Document (H. Doc. 112-76). The motion was agreed to.10:23:00 P.M. -JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED – The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.8:40:05 P.M. -JOINT SESSION – The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States on the subject of the state of the Union.8:40:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.4:58:00 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:35 P.M. today at which time the House will meet in Joint Session with the Senate to receive a communication from the President of the United States.4:56:00 P.M. -Mr. Carter asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.4:55:08 P.M. -H.R. 3630Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:55:07 P.M. -H.R. 3630On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 – 16 (Roll no. 9).4:48:29 P.M. -H.R. 2070Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:48:29 P.M. -H.R. 2070On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 26 (Roll no. 8).4:41:04 P.M. -H.R. 2070Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2070 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.”4:40:41 P.M. -H. Res. 516Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:40:39 P.M. -H. Res. 516On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 7).4:16:59 P.M. -H. Res. 516Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 516 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.”4:16:36 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules, and the Capps Motion to Instruct Conferees to H.R. 3630, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.4:15:59 P.M. -Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 522.4:15:53 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.3:06:59 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.3:06:13 P.M. -H. Res. 516At 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.2:19:33 P.M. -H. Res. 516DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 516.2:19:32 P.M. -H. Res. 516Considered under suspension of the rules.2:19:18 P.M. -H. Res. 516Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 516 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.”2:17:03 P.M. -H.R. 3630POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3630, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.1:21:25 P.M. -H.R. 3630DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour debate on the Capps motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 3630 be instructed to file a conference report not later than February, 17, 2012.1:20:59 P.M. -H.R. 3630Mrs. Capps moved that the House instruct conferees.1:20:03 P.M. -H.R. 3800Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:19:58 P.M. -H.R. 3800On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.1:05:14 P.M. -H.R. 3800DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3800.1:05:13 P.M. -H.R. 3800Considered under suspension of the rules.1:05:00 P.M. -H.R. 3800Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3800 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.”1:03:38 P.M. -H.R. 1022At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:57:56 P.M. -H.R. 1022DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1022.12:57:55 P.M. -H.R. 1022Considered under suspension of the rules.12:57:40 P.M. -H.R. 1022Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1022 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks, and for other purposes.”12:57:37 P.M. -H.R. 290Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.12:57:34 P.M. -H.R. 290On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.12:46:15 P.M. -H.R. 290DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.12:46:13 P.M. -H.R. 290Considered under suspension of the rules.12:46:03 P.M. -H.R. 290Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 290 — “To amend title 36, United States Code, to ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces may contain religious symbols, and for other purposes.”12:45:48 P.M. -H.R. 2070At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.12:35:03 P.M. -H.R. 2070DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2070.12:35:01 P.M. -H.R. 2070Considered under suspension of the rules.12:35:00 P.M. -H.R. 2070Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2070 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.”12:34:34 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.12:04:59 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.12:04:38 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hayworth to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:04:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:55 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Kate Braestrup, Maine Warden Service, Lincolnville, Maine12:00:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.11:36:12 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:02:23 A.M. -MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.10:02:05 A.M. -The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1134, and H.R. 3237. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 96.10:01:05 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.10:00:55 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Erik Paulsen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:28 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House … the Senate considers the President’s Nominations often stalled by Republicans & S.968


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The Senate Convened at 2pmET January 23, 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 proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #438, John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska with up to 90 minutes of debate, 60 minutes equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees and 30 minutes under the control of Senator Sessions or his designee.
  • Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Gerrard nomination.

By unanimous consent, the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to S.968, Protect IP Act, was vitiated.

As a reminder, at 5:30pm today, Monday, January 23 the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of John Gerard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of John Gerrard, of NE, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of John M. Gerrard, of NE, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska; Confirmed: 74-16

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and passed H.R.3237, the SOAR Technical Corrections Act.

Passed S.1134, the St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act with a Klobuchar-Johnson(WI)-Franken amendment.

Adopted H.Con.Res.96, a concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.440, To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.3012, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 23, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 23, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:11:23 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.7:09:09 P.M. -H.R. 3630NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION – Mrs. Capps notified the House of her intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3630.7:07:27 P.M. -H.R. 1141Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.7:07:26 P.M. -H.R. 1141On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 – 100 (Roll no. 6).6:59:00 P.M. -H.R. 1141Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1141 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System.”6:56:48 P.M. -HOUSE DECORUM – The Speaker assumed the Chair and addressed the Members on matters of decorum in the House. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Speaker announced that five-minute voting would resume without objection.6:54:47 P.M. -H.R. 3117Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:54:46 P.M. -H.R. 3117On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 – 1 (Roll no. 5).6:32:27 P.M. -H.R. 3117Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3117 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”6:31:31 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:31:24 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.4:16:42 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.4:15:55 P.M. -H.R. 3117At 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.4:10:08 P.M. -H.R. 3117DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3117.4:10:05 P.M. -H.R. 3117Considered under suspension of the rules.4:09:55 P.M. -H.R. 3117Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3117 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”4:09:31 P.M. -H.R. 1141At 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.4:02:16 P.M. -H.R. 1141DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1141.4:02:12 P.M. -H.R. 1141Considered under suspension of the rules.4:01:54 P.M. -H.R. 1141Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1141 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System.”4:01:36 P.M. -The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.4:00:00 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.2:14:35 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.2:03:32 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.2:03:07 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.2:03:04 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.2:01:06 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.12:20:40 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.12:01:30 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.12:01:06 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.12:00:40 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: Tell the Republican led House -Americans need #theAmericansJOBsACT – the Senate in pro forma session


Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00am

Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9:30am

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 12:00pm

Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 12:00pm, during which the 2nd Session of the 112th Congress will convene

Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:00am

Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:00pm

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:15am

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00pm

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 20th, it will adjourn until Monday, January 23rd at 2:00pm. 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 proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #438, John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska with up to 90 minutes of debate, 60 minutes equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees and 30 minutes under the control of Senator Sessions or his designee.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Gerrard nomination.

As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar #70, S.968, a bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property and for other purposes on Saturday, December 17th. By unanimous consent, this roll call vote will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 19, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

-The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2012.10:04:03 A.M. -UNITED STATES ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION BOARD OF ADVISORS – Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Gregory T. Moore of Washington, D.C., to the United States Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors .10:03:23 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.10:03:18 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.10:01:57 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.10:01:39 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:15 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: the Republican led House casts a Political Vote today while Americans suffer – the Senate on pro forma


Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00am

Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9:30am

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 12:00pm

Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 12:00pm, during which the 2nd Session of the 112th Congress will convene

Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:00am

Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:00pm

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:15am

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00pm

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 20th, it will adjourn until Monday, January 23rd at 2:00pm. 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 proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #438, John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska with up to 90 minutes of debate, 60 minutes equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees and 30 minutes under the control of Senator Sessions or his designee.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Gerrard nomination.

As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar #70, S.968, a bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property and for other purposes on Saturday, December 17th. By unanimous consent, this roll call vote will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

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Republicans will take a vote of disapproval on the President’s action on the debt ceiling … wasting Americans time money & don’t they know People are still in crisis

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 18, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION 

-SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.4:28:29 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.4:27:37 P.M. -Mr. Terry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, January 19, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.4:26:41 P.M. -Mr. Terry asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Agreed to without objection.4:25:18 P.M. -H.J. Res. 98Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:25:16 P.M. -H.J. Res. 98On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 176, 2 Present (Roll no. 4).4:01:13 P.M. -H.J. Res. 98The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute.2:10:30 P.M. -H.J. Res. 98Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 515 and section 3101A(c)(4) of title 31, United States Code, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 98.2:09:42 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 96Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:09:37 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 96On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.2:08:48 P.M. -H. Con. Res. 96Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 96 — “Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.”2:05:58 P.M. -On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 292 – 120, 1 Present (Roll no. 3).1:59:05 P.M. -H. Res. 515Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:58:16 P.M. -H. Res. 515On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.1:58:15 P.M. -H. Res. 515On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 176, 1 Present (Roll no. 2).12:36:57 P.M. -H. Res. 515DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 515.12:36:05 P.M. -H. Res. 515Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 515 — “Addressing a motion to proceed under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code.”12:03:12 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.12:02:50 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:21 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. Mr. Tonko demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.12:01:15 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:00:55 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 18.11:30:33 A.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.10:00:51 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.10:00:41 A.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:25 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress: pro forma or a guise to spend time away from the Peoples Work Teapublicans


Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11:00am

Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9:30am

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 12:00pm

Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 12:00pm, during which the 2nd Session of the 112th Congress will convene

Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00am

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:00am

Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:00pm

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:15am

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00pm

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 20th, it will adjourn until Monday, January 23rd at 2:00pm. 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 proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #438, John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska with up to 90 minutes of debate, 60 minutes equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley, or their designees and 30 minutes under the control of Senator Sessions or his designee.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Gerrard nomination.

As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar #70, S.968, a bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property and for other purposes on Saturday, December 17th. By unanimous consent, this roll call vote will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

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 A vote to disapprove of the action taken by President Obama on raising the debt ceiling happens Wednesday

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 17, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:01:00 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.7:00:26 P.M. -Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 515.6:59:34 P.M. -H. Res. 514Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:59:30 P.M. -H. Res. 514On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:58:32 P.M. -H. Res. 514Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 514 — “The title of this measure is not available.”6:58:30 P.M. -H. Res. 513Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:58:24 P.M. -H. Res. 513On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:58:06 P.M. -H. Res. 513Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 513 — “The title of this measure is not available.”6:57:39 P.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.6:57:38 P.M. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.6:57:03 P.M. -COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 512, the Chair announced the appointment of Representatives Cantor and Pelosi to the Committee to Notify the President.6:56:56 P.M. -H. Res. 512Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:56:51 P.M. -H. Res. 512On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:56:32 P.M. -H. Res. 512Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 512 — “The title of this measure is not available.”6:55:41 P.M. -H. Res. 511Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.6:55:37 P.M. -H. Res. 511On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.6:55:15 P.M. -H. Res. 511Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 511 — “The title of this measure is not available.”6:54:00 P.M. -The House received a communication from Wilson Livingood wherein he resigns as the Sergeant at Arms effective January 17, 2012.6:53:16 P.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. West to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.6:52:58 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. Mr. Womacko demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Womack objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.6:52:01 P.M. -Call of the House Quorum responded: 378 present (Roll no. 1).6:30:10 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 17.2:01:54 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.2:00:45 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:29 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:15 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

-Call of the House Roll Call 1 – Quorum vote pending.6:30:10 P.M. -The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 17.2:01:54 P.M. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.2:00:45 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:29 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:15 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day. -The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.2:00:45 P.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.2:00:29 P.M. -The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.2:00:15 P.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.