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The Senate Convenes at 2:00pmET May 16, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for debate only until 5pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no roll call votes on Monday.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 9:00amET on May 13, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 13, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

2:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 50. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 23, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Woolsey moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:18 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 13.

12:10 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

11:27 A.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

11:16 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 754: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:13 A.M. – The 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. 754.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 392 – 15 (Roll no. 329).

11:06 A.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 228, 1 Present (Roll no. 328).

10:49 A.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

10:41 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 16, H. Con. Res. 46, and H. Con. Res. 50.

10:40 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 498.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back the House with an amendment commending Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and the United States intelligence community for their successful operation in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice. It also seeks to require the head of each element of the intelligence community to place the highest priority on funding activities that will contribute to the continued disruption, dismantlement and defeat of remaining al Qaeda terrorists and affiliated organizations that threaten the national security of the United States.

10:39 A.M. – Mr. Nadler moved to recommit with instructions to Intelligence (Permanent).

10:38 A.M. – The 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.

10:37 A.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 754.

10:36 A.M. – On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 406 – 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 327).

10:27 A.M. – MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the police officers who serve and protect us each day.

10:26 A.M. – On agreeing to the Carney amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 – 189 (Roll no. 326).

10:18 A.M. – On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 214 (Roll no. 325).

10:09 A.M. – On agreeing to the Gibson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 278 – 123 (Roll no. 324).

10:02 A.M. – On agreeing to the Rogers (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 174 (Roll no. 323).

9:31 A.M. – UNFINISHED 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.

9:30 A.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.

9:15 A.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 264, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment No. 9.

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-75 to commend the United States intelligence community for their successful operation in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice and their continued efforts against al Qaeda. It is based on Senate Resolution 159, which passed the Senate 97 to 0.

9:14 A.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

9:02 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walsh of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

9:01 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC.

9:00 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET May 11, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.

At 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #44, the nomination of Arenda Wright Allen to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia 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 3pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Allen nomination.

Votes:

69: Confirmation of the Wright Allen nomination; Confirmed: 96-0

Unanimous Consent:

S.Res.179, making minority committee appointments

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2011

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

8:08 P.M. – Ms. Kaptur moved that the House do now adjourn.

6:39 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:31 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

H.R. 1231: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes

6:30 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1231 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Pearce moved that the Committee rise.

6:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the Keating amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 240 (Roll no. 314).

6:21 P.M. – On agreeing to the Markey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 238 (Roll no. 313).

6:13 P.M. – On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 228 (Roll no. 312).

5:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Inslee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Inslee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Inslee amendment.

5:34 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee. An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-74 to require the Washington state Governor and legislature approve any leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf off of Washington state.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) amendment.

5:23 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Thompson (CA). An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-74 to clarify that the legislation does not allow for oil and gas drilling on the northern coast of California.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Brown(FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Brown (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:16 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown amendment.

5:15 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Brown (FL). An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-74 to make permanent the current moratorium on drilling in the eastern gulf of Mexico that expires in 2022.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:07 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Tsongas.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-74 to require that all applicants for a drilling permit under a lease issued under H.R. 1231 would have to submit a worst-case scenario oil spill containment and clean-up plan.

5:06 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Keating amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:00 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Keating.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-74 to require the Secretary to make public information about the lessee’s executive bonuses from the most recent quarter.

4:59 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

4:49 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.

4:48 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Markey. An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-74 to require that new 5-year leasing plans require that companies bidding on new leases first renegotiate any royalty-free leases they own; thus raising more than $2 billion over 10 years.

POSTPONED 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 until a time to be announced.

4:39 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 257, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-74 to clarify that new offshore drilling would not conflict with military operations.

4:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:37 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK). An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-74 to make technical numbering corrections to section 2 of the bill.

4:15 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 1231.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

4:14 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

4:13 P.M. – Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 264.

4:12 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1231 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Young (AK) moved that the committee rise.

3:36 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1231.

3:35 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 257, the amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.

3:34 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 257 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1231 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 257.

3:33 P.M. – FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Miller of Florida asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs have until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011, to file reports on the following bills: H.R. 1407, H.R. 1484, H.R. 1627, H.R. 1383, H.R. 1657 and H.R. 802. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 673: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes

Ms. Berkley asked unanimous consent to be the first sponsor of H.R. 673, and to have the authority to add co-sponsors. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 427: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year recovery period for computer-based gambling machines

Ms. Berkley asked unanimous consent to be the first sponsor of H.R. 427, and to have the authority to add co-sponsors. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1800: to temporarily extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps and to permanently extend expiring provisions of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers

3:32 P.M. – Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on May 18 to file a report on H.R. 1800. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 46: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

Considered by unanimous consent.

H. Con. Res. 16: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby

3:31 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Denham asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr. Fincher . Mr. Fincher submitted his resignation from the Committees on Agriculture and Transportation and Infra- structure. The resignation was accepted without objection.

H. Res. 263: electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

3:30 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:29 P.M. – On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 257: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes

3:28 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 179 (Roll no. 311).

3:09 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 310).

3:01 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

3:00 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 257, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

2:58 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 263 – 163 (Roll no. 309).

2:52 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 239 (Roll no. 308).

2:33 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly (VA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of Interior from issuing a permit to any applicant that has been required to pay a civil penalty, criminal fine or monetary damages resulting from the applicant’s drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf, until the penalties have been paid in full, or the applicant has entered a formal agreement to pay the penalties in order to redress economic and environmental harm caused to the Gulf of Mexico Region.

2:23 P.M. – Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.

2:22 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2:21 P.M. – The 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.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1229.

On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 239 (Roll no. 307).

2:16 P.M. – On agreeing to the Deutch amendment Failed by recorded vote: 205 – 222 (Roll no. 306).

2:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 258 (Roll no. 305).

2:07 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 254 (Roll no. 304).

2:03 P.M. – On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 247 (Roll no. 303).

1:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 235 (Roll no. 302).

1:32 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

1:31 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

1:30 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:22 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 1540: to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

12:21 P.M. – Mr. Reed asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services have until 5:00 p.m. on May 17 to file a report on H.R. 1540. Agreed to without objection.

12:03 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 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Ellmers to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Wallace Shepherd, Second Baptist Church, Santa Barbara, California.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.

10:45 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:08 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.

10:07 A.M. – The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16.

10:01 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 10, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #61, the nomination of Edward Milton Chen, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of California.

There will be 3 hours of debate on the Chen nomination, with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:15pm), the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Chen nomination.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Votes:

68: Confirmation of the nomination of Edward Milton Chen, of CA, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of California;

Confirmed: 56-42.

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Con.Res.16, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the CVC for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha

adopted S.Res.178, expressing support for the designation of May1, 2011, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 10, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:52 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

7:51 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

7:50 P.M. – On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Lamborn moved that the Committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:44 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 11.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 11 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 207 of the bill which pertains to limitations on attorneys’ fees.

7:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 10.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to amend bill to emphasize quality of court decisions instead of speed of court decisions.

7:35 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

7:24 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Deutch.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike section 202 of H.R. 1229, so that states outside of the 5th Circuit can have their courts hear civil actions relating to energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

7:23 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

7:16 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 8.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require a detailed description of the extent to which and by when any oil found on the leased property will decrease the price of crude oil and at the pump for hardworking Americans.

7:15 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

7:14 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

7:13 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 257.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

7:12 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the Committee rise.

7:11 P.M. – On agreeing to the Markey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 237 (Roll no. 301).

7:04 P.M. – On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 240 (Roll no. 300).

6:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 245 (Roll no. 299).

6:34 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:30 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 7.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to lift timeline requirements if the agency lacks an adequate budget or lacks staff expertise to properly review permits.

6:29 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to strike a provision in the underlying bill that would “deem” drilling permits approved after 60 days even if the necessary safety and environmental reviews have not be completed. The amendment leaves in place a timeline for approving drilling permits, but prevents permits from being “deemed” approved before the safety review has been completed.

6:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Hanabusa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

6:07 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to state that the Secretary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit without certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.

6:06 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:54 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement basic offshore drilling safety reforms recommended by the independent BP spill commission. The Commission found that the root causes of the BP spill were “systematic” and could have been prevented. The Markey amendment would set specific new minimum standards for blow-out preventers, cementing and well design.

5:53 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to implement the Commission’s recommendation by requiring that in reviewing a drilling permit, the Secretary consult with an independent drilling safety organization not affiliated with the oil industry trade association.

5:45 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.

5:35 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 245, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment no. 1.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to require safety review of permits to take into consideration all applicable safety, environmental and fisheries laws.

5:33 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

5:32 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1016: to measure the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:06 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1016.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

5:05 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

H.R. 1229: to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico

5:04 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1229 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Lamborn moved that the committee rise.

4:01 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1229.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 245 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 245.

4:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 10.

2:14 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:01 P.M. – ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Nevada, Mr. Heller, the whole number of the House is 432.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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 May 9, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.: That the Senate added an additional conferee to H.R. 658.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Jane Wood, Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Rockville, Maryland.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 10.

12:06 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:01 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 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET March 16, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 10:30am 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 S.493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization bill and proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– Nelson (NE) amendment #182 (SoS reduce Senate budget by 5%)

– Snowe-Landrieu-Coburn amendment #193 (strikes Federal authorization of the National Veterans Business Development program)

Senators should expect 2 roll call votes at approximately 10:30am on Wednesday. Additional roll call votes in relation to amendments to the small business bill are expected during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.

The following amendments are pending to S.493, SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011:

– McConnell amendment #183 (Prohibits the EPA from regulating carbon pollution)

– Vitter amendment #178 (require Federal government to sell unused Federal real property).

– Johanns amendment #161 (1099 repeal)

– Casey #216 (subcontractor notification)

– Cornyn amendment #186 (to create the United States Authorization Sunset Commission Act of 2011)

– Paul amendment #199 (Cuts $200 billion in FY2011 Funding)

– Sanders amendment #207 (Social Security)

– Hutchison amendment #197 (delay implementation of health reform law until final resolution in pending lawsuits)

– Coburn amendment #184 (to provide a list of programs administered by every Federal department and agency)

– Pryor amendment #229 (Patriot Express Loan Program)

The Senate has reached an agreement that there be 2 minutes for debate prior to a vote in relation to the Casey amendment #216 (subcontractor notification). No amendments are in order to the amendment prior to a vote.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

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

The Senate has reached the following agreement to consider the 3-week continuing resolution. At 12:00 noon tomorrow, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.J.Res. 48 (3-week CR). There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the joint resolution. Senators should expect this vote to begin at approximately 3pm tomorrow.

Upon disposition of H.J.Res. 48 (CR) tomorrow, the Senate will proceed to Executive session to consider calendar #11, the nomination of Amy Berman, of the district of Columbia, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Votes:

38: Nelson (NE) amendment #182 (SoS reduce Senate budget by 5%); Agreed to: 98-1

39: Snowe-Landrieu-Coburn amendment #193: (strikes Federal authorization of the National Veterans Business Development program); Agreed to: 99-0

40: Casey amendment #216: (subcontractor notification)

Agreed To: 99-0

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted H.Con.Res.27, a concurent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan for placement in the United States Capitol.

Adopted S.Res.94, a resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of reducing its budget by at least five percent.

Adopted S.Res.103, a resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by UC:

ARMY

#50 Lt. Gen. Purl K. Keen – Lieutenant General

#51 Gen. Martin E. Dempsey – General

#52 Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Votel – Lieutenant General

#53 Brig. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford – Major General

#54 Maj. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr. – Lieutenant General

#55 Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant – Lieutenant General

#56 Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly – Lieutenant General

#57 Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup – Vice Admiral

#58 Vice Adm. Joseph D. Kernan – Vice Admiral

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 16, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

6:54 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:45 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

6:44 P.M. –

Mr. Dreier filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 174.

H.R. 861:

to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 182 (Roll no. 188).

6:38 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 153 – 272 (Roll no. 187).

6:22 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Braley (IA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to require that states give priority emphasis and consideration to rural areas when distributing Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds that were allocated by HUD and appropriated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.

Mr. Braley (IA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.

6:09 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 861.

6:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Maloney amendment Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 246 (Roll no. 186).

6:02 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waters amendment Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 249 (Roll no. 185).

5:56 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waters amendment Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 248 (Roll no. 184).

5:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Ellison amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 244 (Roll no. 183).

5:23 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

5:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Comittee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor amendments en bloc.

Amendments en bloc offered by Ms. Castor (FL).

Amendments en bloc consisting of amendments 9 and 10 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34.

5:11 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.

5:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment number 8.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Maloney.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list the number of homes in each state that have been vacant for 90 days or more and which would be eligible for rehabilitation under the program. Would also state that by voting to terminate this program, these units may not be able to be rehabilitated using NSP funds.

4:59 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 7.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to study the number of homes that will not be mitigated in each Congressional district as a result of the funding rescission, and report findings to Congress.

4:51 P.M. –

4:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 6.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to send a notice to NSP grantees that would have received funding under NSP that the program has been terminated.

4:41 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment number 5.

Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to amend the effective date of H.R. 861 to the sooner of: (1) 5 years from the date of enactment; or (2) the date when the national average of underwater mortgages on 1- to 4-family residential properties is 10 percent or less and the percentage of underwater mortgages relating to such properties in the state with the highest percentage of underwater residential properties is 15 percent or less.

4:30 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment number 4.

Amendment offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to add a new section with Congressional findings that if the rescinded and canceled amounts were instead made available for NSP, the Congress could have rebuilt U.S. neighborhoods.

4:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 3.

Amendment offered by Mr. Ellison.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to provide findings for the need for and efficacy of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

4:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Ellison amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

VACATED PROCEEDINGS – Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which his amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34, was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question on the amendment de novo. Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the Hurt amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurt amendment number 2.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hurt.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 112-34 to ensure that all unobligated balances rescinded by the bill should be retained in the Treasury’s General Fund for the purpose of deficit reduction.

3:59 P.M. –

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 1.

3:48 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Ellison.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list state-by-state funding allocations of Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Round Three potentially at risk.

On motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 240 (Roll no. 182).

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken to H.R. 861.

Mr. Ellison moved to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken.

2:03 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 861.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 170 and Rule XVIII.

2:02 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 839 and H.R. 861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 170.

2:01 P.M. –

The House received a communication from Margaret Stephenson, Former Constituent Services Representative, Office of U.S. Represenative John P. Sarbanes. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Stephenson notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County, to appear as a witness in the criminal trial of a third party who contacted Congressman John P. Sarbanes’ District Office and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

2:00 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 16, 2011 at 11:08 a.m. stating that the Senate agreed to S.J.Res. 7, S.J.Res 8, and S.J.Res. 9.

1:59 P.M. –

Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 170:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program

1:58 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 180 (Roll no. 181).

1:36 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 170.

12:26 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:25 P.M. –

ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H.Con.Res. 28 in the House, if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or a designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except (1) one hour of debate controlled by Representative Kucinich of Ohio or his designee; and (2) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and that section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) not apply to the concurrent resolution. Agreed to without objection.

12:03 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 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 16.

10:36 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET February 16, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 11:00am with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each and the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, the Senate will resume consideration of S.223, the FAA Authorization bill. As a reminder, cloture was filed on Inhofe amendment #7, as modified (slots), and S.223, FAA Authorization.

There is a 1pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.223, FAA Authorization.

The following amendments are pending to S.223:

– Wyden #27 (increase test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles)

– Inhofe amendment #7 (flight time limitations/rest requirements), as modified (slots)

– Ensign amendment #32 (military remotely piloted aerial systems)

– McCain amendment #4 (Essential Air Service)

– Leahy amendment #50 (liability protection for volunteer pilots)

– Reid amendment #54 (noise buffering)

– Udall (NM) #49 (Dona Ana County airport), as modified

– Udall (NM) #51 (Advanced Imaging Technology), as modified

– Paul amendment #18 (Memorandum of understanding re: OSHA)

– Hutchison amendment #93 to Inhofe amendment #7, as further modified (Slots)

There will be no roll call votes Wednesday evening.

Unanimous Consent:

– Baucus amendment #75, as further modified (Finance title)

Adopted S.Con.Res.6, a concurrent resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 102nd anniversary.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 16, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:43 A.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:42 A.M. –

Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 17 (Legislative day of Wednesday, February 16), it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

3:41 A.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the Committee rise.

3:40 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:30 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to create an exception for TIFIA projects within ARRA reductions.

3:25 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:12 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million.

3:11 A.M. –

Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment Mr. Latham stated that the amendment proposes a net gain in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:03 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:02 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment numbered 511 printed in the Congressional Record to add back all transportation funding.

2:45 A.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Franks (AZ) amendment was withdrawn.

2:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Franks (AZ).

An amendment numbered 481 printed in the Congressional Record to add language to Egypt on fulfilling the Egypt-Israel Treaty.

2:37 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heller amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heller demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heller amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:24 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Heller.

An amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce several multilateral accounts.

2:23 A.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:21 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:20 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 291 printed in the Congressional Record eliminate debt restructuring, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

2:17 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Canseco amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Canseco demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:09 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Canseco.

An amendment numbered 248 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the East-West Center, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weiner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cravaack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

1:36 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 100 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce USIP by $42,676,000, and increases Spending Reduction Account.

1:19 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

1:07 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Whitfield amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Whitfield.

An amendment numbered 108 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for greening of the Capitol by $1.5 million and to increase the reduction in legislative expenses by a similar amount.

12:57 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Lee (CA) amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:45 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment numbered 221 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section regarding rules related to additional weeks of first-tier emergency unemployment compensation.

12:29 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes an increase in net budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:24 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1846 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.

12:21 A.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:16 A.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 1844 which provides a limitation on Administrative Expenses for the Social Security Administration.

12:15 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

12:01 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Price (GA).

An amendment numbered 410 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate funding for the National Labor Relations Board.

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

11:43 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Blumenauer amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a limitation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

An amendment numbered 436 printed in the Congressional Record to provide funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

11:29 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 239 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding levels for Pell grants without benefit of offsets.

11:18 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Chu amendment Mr. Rehberg stated that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

11:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chu amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Chu.

An amendment numbered 490 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the funding level in the bill for Pell Grants without benefit of offsets.

11:12 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.

11:04 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Young (AK).

An amendment numbered 532 printed in the Congressional Record to restore the education funding authority for Alaskan and Hawaiian Native Americans.

10:56 P.M. –

The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments under the five-minute rule.

10:55 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McMorris Rogers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McMorris Rogers amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:40 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers.

An amendment numbered 276 printed in the Congressional Record to increase IDEA state grants to FY 2010 levels and reduce school improvement grants and teacher quality grants by necessary amounts to fully offset outlays.

10:39 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

10:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 457 under the five-minute rule.

10:07 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 457 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Children and Families Services Program, and the Community Service Block Grant, each, by $100,000,000.

9:48 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Barletta amendment was withdrawn.

9:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment number 111 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

9:44 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Barletta.

An amendment numbered 111 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000.

8:52 P.M. –

Mr. Rehberg raised a point of order against the Markey amendment stating that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 160 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Markey.

An amendment numbered 160 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000.

8:47 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass (NH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass (NH) amendment number 565 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Bass (NH).

An amendment numbered 565 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.

8:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 381 under the five-minute rule.

8:20 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment numbered 381 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce Presidio Trust, Presido Trust Fund by $15,000,000.

8:19 P.M. –

8:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Canseco amendment number 249 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Canseco.

An amendment numbered numbered 249 printed in the congressional record to reduce the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs funding by $4,500,000.

8:09 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment number 196 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment numbered 196 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding forthe National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Grants and Administration and increases the spending reduction account.

7:49 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pompeo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pompeo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced

7:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 85 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 85 in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry and increases the spending reduction account.

7:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

7:18 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Reed amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 203 (Roll no. 65).

7:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 185 (Roll no. 64).

7:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 230 (Roll no. 63).

7:06 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by recorded vote: 73 – 352, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).

7:02 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 213 – 216 (Roll no. 61).

6:37 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

6:35 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Braley (IA) amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley(IA) amendment number 521 under the five-minute rule. Pending a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Braley (IA).

An amendment numbered 521 printed in the Congressional Record to add language stating that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not be prohibited from implementing or enforcing section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act.

6:11 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to amend portionof the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:04 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Edwards(MD) amendment numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record.

6:03 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Edwards.

An amendment numbered 415 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency account by $200,000,00 and increase the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grant by $2,816,446,000.

6:02 P.M. –

5:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment number 379 under the five-minute rule.

5:58 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment numbered 379 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $10,000,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants account.

5:56 P.M. –

5:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pompeo amendment number 84 under the five-minute rule.

5:49 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Pompeo.

An amendment numbered 84 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Programs and Management account by $8,458,000.

5:44 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Hall amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:40 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Hall(TX) amendment numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record.

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hall(TX) amendment number 407 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hall.

An amendment numbered 407 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section pertaining to non-mercury hazardous air pollunants.

5:39 P.M. –

5:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment number 376 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 376 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $64,100,000 the Environmental Protection Agency, Science and Technology account.

5:17 P.M. –

Mr. Moran raised a point of order against the Lummis amendment Mr. Moran stated that the amendment seeks to change exisitng law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:13 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record.

5:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 194 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment numbered 194 printed in the Congressional Record to change the date for the final rule published by the Secretary of the Interior with respect to status endangered status of wolves.

5:10 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment number 338 under the five-minute rule.

4:54 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Moran.

An amendment numbered 338 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund by $50,000,000 and reduces the Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants by $50,000,000.

4:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the McClintock amendment Failed by voice vote.

4:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment number 295 under the five-minute rule.

4:47 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. McClintock.

An amendment numbered 295 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $7,537,000 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service , Resource Management.

4:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lummis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:04 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Moran reserved a point of order against the Lummis amendment numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.

4:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment number 193 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment numbered 193 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce by $2,750,000 the Bureau of Land Management, Land Acquisition and reducing the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Land Acquisition by $15,055,000.

3:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

3:12 P.M. –

Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Pearce amendment Mr. Simpson stated that the provisions of the amendment seek to propose a new limitation on transfer of funds. The Chair sustained the point of order.

3:11 P.M. –

POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Simpson reserved a point of order against the Pearce amendment numbered 556 printed in the Congressional Record.

3:08 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Pearce.

An amendment numbered 556 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the “Department of the Interior, Construction and Land Acquisition” by $239,045,000 and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

3:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burton amendment number 30 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Burton (IN).

An amendment numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the “Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Management of Lands and Resources” by $2 million and apply the amount to the deficit reduction account.

2:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 1.

2:41 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Pascrell amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 – 113 (Roll no. 60).

2:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 301 (Roll no. 59).

2:33 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Latta amendment Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 293 (Roll no. 58).

2:30 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 223 (Roll no. 57).

2:27 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Inslee amendment Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 273 (Roll no. 56).

2:23 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Biggert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 262 (Roll no. 55).

2:20 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Duncan (SC) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 259 (Roll no. 54).

2:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Weiner amendment as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 203 (Roll no. 53).

2:12 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Latta amendment Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 247 (Roll no. 52).

2:09 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 262 – 169 (Roll no. 51).

2:06 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Michaud amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 – 127 (Roll no. 50).

2:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 136 – 296 (Roll no. 49).

1:57 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 133 – 299 (Roll no. 48).

1:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jones amendment Failed by recorded vote: 135 – 294 (Roll no. 47).

1:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Rooney amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 46).

1:30 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

1:29 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY: Mr. Shimkus.

H. Res. 93:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 514) to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011

1:28 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 176 (Roll no. 45).

1:01 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93.

Considered as privileged matter.

12:04 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to five per side of the aisle.

12:02 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. –

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Bill Shuler, Capital Life Church, Washington DC.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 16.

11:25 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Alan Nunnelee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.