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Monday …Congress debates&votes

05/24/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: May 24, 2010 2:00pmET . There will be a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.4899,

The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill/ passed the House without amendment…HR4899 is for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes like small business; it also rescinds certain amounts of funds from the accounts of programs and social services and possible debate on DADT

The following amendments are pending to HR4899:
Reid #4147 (text of S.3194, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act)
Session #4173 (discretionary spending caps)

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes. Those votes will be in relation to the Brownback and Hutchison motions to instruct conferees with respect to Wall Street Reform.
Votes:

163: Brownback Motion to Instruct Conferees (auto dealers);
Agreed to: 60-30

164: Hutchison Motion to Instruct Conferees (proprietary trading);
Agreed To: 87-4

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.707, the Telework Enhancement Act (with committee-reported amendments).

Passed S.2868, the Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act

Adopted S.Res.538, a resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand.

Adopted S.Res.539, a resolution designating May 24, 2010, as “Priscription Drug Disposal Awareness Day”.

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The next meeting in the House is May 24, 2010 12:30pmET

Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m;Suspensions (13 Bills)

stay tuned the rest of the weeks focus could be Jobs, national defense,science/technology and spending in Elections Act/Subject to a Rule;possible debates on DADT

The House to vote on raising the oil tax

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

8:20 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 25, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Fudge moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:33 P.M. –

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

7:32 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 27.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 26: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 25: Mr. Bishop of UT for 5 min, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

7:24 P.M. –

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

H.R. 5330:: to amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the operation of such Act for a 5-year period ending June 22, 2015, and for other purposes

7:22 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 366 – 4 (Roll no. 293).

7:13 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1017:: to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services

7:12 P.M. –

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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 – 6 (Roll no. 292).

7:04 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 278:: expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia

7:03 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 0 (Roll no. 291).

6:32 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:31 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.

6:30 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

3:43 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

3:42 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 24, 2010 at 9:38 a.m: That the Senate passed H.R. 5139, without amendment.

3:38 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a legislative proposal named, “ReduceUnnecessary Spending Act of 2010” – referred to the Committees on Rules and Budget and ordered to be printed (H.Doc. 111-117).

H.R. 5145:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the continuing professional education reimbursement provided to health professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs

3:37 P.M. –

At 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.

3:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5145. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3885:: to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy

3:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3885. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Con. Res. 278:: expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia

3:17 P.M. –

3:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1017:: to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services

3:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1017. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5330:: to amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the operation of such Act for a 5-year period ending June 22, 2015, and for other purposes

2:59 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Nadler (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5330. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Con. Res. 137:: expressing the sense of the Congress that the lack of adequate housing must be addressed as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and that the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic

2:50 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 137. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Donnelly (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 584:: recognizing the importance of manufactured and modular housing in the United States

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Donnelly (IN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 584. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Donnelly (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1382:: expressing sympathy to the families of those killed by North Korea in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident

2:37 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1382. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1258:: expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month

2:19 P.M. –

2:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1258. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

2:04 P.M. –

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

2:03 P.M. –

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

2:02 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Napolitano 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.

2:01 P.M. –

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

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

12:31 P.M. –

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

12:30 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Wednesday … & Congress debates/votes Today

05/19/2010 Nativegrl77

Today Maj. Leader Harry Reid has scheduled a procedural vote today to limit debate and move closer to a final vote on the financial reform bill passage. If cloture is approved, a final vote to pass the legislation could take place on Thursday or Friday;

Republicans are still blocking Reform, 57-42; though a few Dems voted against cloture, among them was Senator Cantwell/Fiengold voted against cloture.a Feingold stated he voted no because they were ending the debates before job is done; 2 Republicans voted yes: Sen Reid voted no to keep the procedure alive; Apparently, Dems voting no did so because they want their amendments to get a vote and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) plans to drop his push to weaken derivatives reform …stay tuned

Updates of debates/votes

The Senate Convenes at 9:30amET May 19, 2010

There will be a period of morning business for 1hour with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each . The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. By unanimous consent, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur not prior to 3:15pm.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 1pm.

The Senate stands in recess until 3:15pm.

The following amendments are pending to
Dodd-Lincoln #3739 (Substitute) to S.3217:
– Brownback #3789, as further modified (automobile manufacturers)
– Specter #3776 (civil action)
– Leahy #3823 (antitrust laws)
– Whitehouse #3746, as modified (States rights)
-Cantwell #3884, as modified (Glass Steagall)
– Cardin #4050 (resource extraction issuers)
Grassley #4072 (Inspector General)

The Senate has reached an agreement to concurrently debate the Whitehouse amendment #3746, as further modified (consumer protection) and Ensign amendment (text of which is identical to amendment #’s 4119, 4120, and 4121 with a change in the instruction line).

Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the following:

– Whitehouse #3746, as further modified (consumer protection), and
– Ensign amendment (definition of credit).

Senator Dodd also asked unanimous consent that it be in order for the Cantwell amendment #4086 to be called up for consideration.

Senator Shelby objected to the request.

Votes:
158: Motion to Invoke cloture on the Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739: (Substitute);
Invoked: 57-42

– Snowe-Pryor #3883 (small business) was agreed to by voice vote

159: Whitehouse amendment #3746: , as further modified (States Rights)(60-vote threshold);Not Agreed To: 60

160: Ensign amendment #4146: (definition of “credit”) was agreed to by voice vote

Unanimous Consent:

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Walsh to be Major General.

– Passed S.920, the Information Technology (IT) Oversight and Waste Prevention Act (with a Carper-Collins amendment).

– Adopted S.Res.534, a resolution designating May 1, 2010, as “Silver STar SErvice Banner Day”.

– Adopted S.Res.535, a resolution honoring the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, for his service to the people of Mexico, and welcoming the President to the United States.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled 10amET May 19, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 19, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

4:57 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:56 P.M. –: Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 26: himself for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Hastings of WA be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 24.
4:49 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1364:

honoring the historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 2010
4:48 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 406 – 1 (Roll no. 283).
4:41 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1292:

congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women’s basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship
4:40 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 407 – 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 282).
4:34 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 403:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States
4:33 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 281).
4:25 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5099:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the “Michael C. Rothberg Post Office”

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 1 (Roll no. 280).
3:55 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.
3:54 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.
3:53 P.M. –: Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1363.

H.R. 5327:

to authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system

At 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.
3:23 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5327. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 873:

establishing a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 873. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1324:

expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:00 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1324. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5139:

to provide for the International Organizations Immunities Act to be extended to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo

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.
2:54 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5139. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1339:

expressing support for designation of May as National Foster Care Month and acknowledging the responsibility that Congress has to promote safety, well-being, improved outcomes, and permanency for the Nation’s collective children
2:53 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McDermott objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2:44 P.M. –: Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1339.

Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5128:

to designate the Department of the Interior Building in Washington, District of Columbia, as the “Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building”

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Teague objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2:32 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5128. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Teague moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1177:

to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 5 United States Army 5-Star Generals, George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry “Hap” Arnold, and Omar Bradley, alumni of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to coincide with the celebration of the 132nd Anniversary of the founding of the United States Army Command and General Staff College
2:31 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Moore (KS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2:12 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1177. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2546:

to ensure that the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:59 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2546. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 713:

recognizing the significant contributions of United States automobile dealerships, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in the interest of equity, automobile dealers whose franchises have been terminated through no fault of their own be given an opportunity of first consideration once the auto market rebounds and stabilizes
1:58 P.M. –: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:49 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 713. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 996:

expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
1:48 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
1:36 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 996. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1361:

recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th anniversary
1:35 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
1:19 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1361. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1336:

congratulating the University of Texas men’s swimming and diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national championship
1:18 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
1:09 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1336. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1362:

celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people
1:08 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 1 (Roll no. 279).
12:59 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1325:

recognizing National Missing Children’s Day

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 278).
12:51 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5325:

to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, 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 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 – 148 (Roll no. 277).
12:42 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1514:

to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the juvenile accountability block grants program through fiscal year 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 – 45 (Roll no. 276).
12:13 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.
12:12 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.

H. Res. 1292:

congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women’s basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship
12:11 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
12:00 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1292. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 2136:

to establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories, and for other purposes
11:59 A.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
11:51 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2136. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5220:

to reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, to provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and development of mentoring programs, and for other purposes
11:50 A.M. –: 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.
11:18 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5220. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5325:

to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
11:16 A.M. –: At 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.
10:31 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5325. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10:30 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10:25 A.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 5014 and S. 736.
10:02 A.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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Jenkins 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.
10:00 A.M. –: Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. William Smith, Memorial Baptist Church, Arlington, Virginia The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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Wednesday in Congress …

05/12/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 9:30am and will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall street Reform, the time until 10am equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees.

At 10am, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments listed below.

General Speeches, debates/votes on Financial Reform

The following amendments are pending to S.3217:
– Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739 (Substitute)
– Collins amendment #3979 (leverage and risk-based capital)
– Brownback #3789, as modified (auto dealer exemption)
-Snowe #3883 (small business regulation transparency)
-Specter #3776, as modified (Aiders & Abettors)
-Leahy #3823 (health insurance antitrust enforcement)
-Durbin #3989 (interchange fee)
-Franken #3991 (credit rating)
-Sessions #3822 (bankruptcy)

Votes:
141: Merkley amendment #3962: (Underwriting);
Agreed To: 63-36

142: Corker amendment #3955: ;
Not Agreed To: 42-57

143: Hutchison-Klobuchar amendment #3759: , as modified
Agreed to: 90-9

Snowe amendment #3918: (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection);
Agreed to by voice vote

145: Chambliss amendment #3816: (derivatives);
Not Agreed To: 39-59

146: Reed (RI) amendment #3943 (Military families)
Agreed To: 98-1

Unanimous Consent:
Accepted:
– Landrieu amendment #3956 (Credit Risk Retention Exemption)

– Crapo amendment #3992, as modified (credit risk requirements) to Landrieu amendment #3956

Adopted S.Res.522, a resolution recognizing National Nurses Week

Adopted S.Res.523, a resolution honoring the crew members who perished aboard the offshore oil rig, Deepwater Horizon, and extending the condolences of the Senate to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members.

Confirmed the following Executive items:
PN1488, Stephen Ayers, Architect of the Capital

Cal #887, Parker Carl, US Marshal for Eastern District of KY

Cal #888, Gerald Holt, US Marshal for the Western District of WV

Cal #889, Robert Almonte, US Marshal for Western District of TX

Cal #890, Jerry Martin, US Attorney for the Middle District of TN

The next meeting in the House is scheduled 10amET on May 12, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 12, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

Science/Technology programs and US-UK relations

8:01 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:00 P.M. –: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 19: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and herself for 5 min. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on May 18.
7:56 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:48 P.M. –: The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the text of a proposed agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs .
7:47 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 transmitted to the House a sealed envelope received from the White House on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 2:47 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits a proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
7:45 P.M. –: The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice that the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq is to continue in effect beyond May 22, 2010 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-108).
7:43 P.M. –: President’s Export Council – the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the President’s Export Council: Mr. Reichert and Mr. Tiberi . Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call votes on the motions to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1337 and H. Res. 1338, which were ordered on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

H. Res. 1155:

commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs
7:42 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:34 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1155. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1143:

commending the Community of Democracies for its achievements since it was founded in 2000
7:33 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:16 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1143. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1303:

recognizing the close friendship and historical ties between the United Kingdom and the United States
7:15 P.M. –: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1303. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

S. 1067:

to support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army through development of a regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully protect civilians and eliminate the threat posed by the Lord’s Resistance Army and to authorize funds for humanitarian relief and reconstruction, reconciliation, and transitional justice, and for other purposes
7:02 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:34 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1067. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
6:33 P.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 5116:

to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
6:31 P.M. –: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5116 as unfinished business. On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the committee rise.
6:30 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Reyes amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 – 10 (Roll no. 266).
6:23 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 – 174 (Roll no. 265).
6:16 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Markey (MA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 264).
6:04 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Hall (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 258 (Roll no. 263).
5:56 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 – 6 (Roll no. 262).
5:25 P.M. –: UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendmentments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
5:24 P.M. –: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Boccieri amendment number 34, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hall (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:16 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boccieri amendment number 34. Amendment offered by Mr. Boccieri.

An amendment numbered 34 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to increase the authorization level for funding for Federal Loan Guarantees for Innovative Technologies in Manufacturing from $50 million to $100 million.

On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gingrey (GA) amendment number 21. Amendment offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA).

An amendment numbered 21 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to direct the National Science Foundation to establish the Green Chemistry Basic Research and Development program and provide merit-based grants to support green chemistry applications. Green chemistry is chemistry that involves the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances, and it focuses on preventing pollution and waste from forming in the first place.
5:09 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gordon (TN) amendments en bloc. Amendments offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment offered en bloc consisting of amendments numbered 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 35, 42, 43, 49, 23, 24, 46, 78, and 9 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479.
4:56 P.M. –: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reyes amendment number 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reyes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:50 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reyes amendment number 13. Amendment offered by Mr. Reyes.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to require the STEM coordinating committee under OSTP to describe the approaches that will be taken by each agency to conduct outreach designed to promote widespread public understanding of career opportunities in the STEM fields. It also requires the establishment and maintenance of a publicly accessible online database of all federally sponsored STEM education programs.
4:49 P.M. –: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller amendment number 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hall (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:41 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller amendment number 12. Amendment offered by Mr. Miller, George.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to require public institutions of higher education, with respect to employees who are represented by labor organizations and who work on activities or programs supported by this Act, to maintain a policy to respond to union information requests, for information to which the union is legally entitled, on a timely basis in order to be eligible to receive facilities and administrative costs provided by any of the funding sources authorized by this Act. Failure to comply with such a policy would result in suspension of payments to the institution for facilities and administrative costs until compliance is achieved.
4:39 P.M. –: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hall (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day
4:27 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey (MA) amendment number 10. Amendment offered by Mr. Markey (MA).

An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to establish a program to support the development and commercial application of cleamount not more than $10,000,000 per year and is for a period not to exceed 3 years.he Secretary of Energy. The Consortium would be regionally based and include research universities, national labs, industry, and other state and nongovernmental organizations with research or technology transfer expertise in clean energy technology. The Consortium would have a technology focus to which at least 50 percent of support would be directed. The grant to establish and operate the Consortium is for an amount not more than $10,000,000 per year and is for a period not to exceed 3 years.
4:26 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gordon (TN) amendment number 8. Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).
4:21 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gordon (TN) amendment number 7. Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to ensure that biomass technology systems and related courses are included in the list of fields that would be encompassed by the energy systems science and engineering education programs.
4:16 P.M. –: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hall (TX) amendment number 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hall (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:13 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hall (TX) amendment number 6. Amendment offered by Mr. Hall (TX).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to strike title V of the bill (Innovation).
4:12 P.M. –: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendments en bloc number 1.
4:10 P.M. –: Amendments offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment offered en bloc consisting of amendments numbered 3, 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27, 39,and 47 printed in part B of House Report 111-479.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gordon (TN) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gordon (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:53 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendment number 1. Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 111-479 to make technical and clarifying changes to the bill. Would also amend Section 243 (“Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program”) and Section 702 (“Persons with Disabilities), and add new Sections 412 (“Report On the Use of Modeling and Simulation”) and Section 704 (“Budgetary Effects”), Section 705 (“Limitation”), and Section 706 (“Prohibition on Lobbying”), among other changes.
2:49 P.M. –: GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5116. The Speaker designated the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton 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. 1344 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5116 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 except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1344.

H. Con. Res. 268:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and for other purposes
2:47 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 261).
2:41 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5014:

to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 260). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.
2:31 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.

H. Res. 1344:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 259).
2:03 P.M. –: The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:48 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1344 Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1333:

expressing support for the goals and ideals of Children’s Book Week
12:47 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:42 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1333. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 959:

to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes
12:41 P.M. –: 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.
12:30 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 959. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1261:

recognizing National Nurses Week
12:29 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:16 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1261. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1338:

recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service
12:14 P.M. –: At 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.
12:02 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1338. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Titus moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. Con. Res. 61:

expressing the sense of the Congress that general aviation pilots and industry should be recognized for the contributions made in response to Haiti earthquake relief efforts
12:01 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:55 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 61. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1284:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes
11:54 A.M. –: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11:39 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1284. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1337:

expressing the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to those people affected by the flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi in May, 2010

At 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.
11:19 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1337. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5014:

to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage
11:18 A.M. –: At 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.
10:47 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5014. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

S. 3333:

to extend the statutory license for secondary transmissions under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes
10:46 A.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3333. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10:32 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10:03 A.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.
10:02 A.M. –: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.
10:01 A.M. –: Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Timothy Goble, Grace Evangelical Free Church The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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The Senate Convenes: 2:00pm updates as needed

Morning Business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to debate the nomination of Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of the Treasury. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Brainard nomination.

As a reminder, Senator Reid filed cloture on the following nominations:

– Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury;
– Marisa J. Demeo, of the district of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia;
– Christopher H. Schroeder, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Attorney General;
– Thomas I. Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit; and
– Denny Chin, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.

118: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination of Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of the Treasury:
Invoked: 84-10

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.489, a resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks.

Adopted H.Con.Res.243, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a June 6, 2010 event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

Passed HR4360, a bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California as the “Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center.”

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The Senate Convened

Resumed consideration of HR4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation. Roll call votes in relation to amendments and motions will begin around 9:45am.

Votes:
87: Baucus motion to table Bunning amendment #3681: (opt out of Medicare);
Tabled: 61-36

88: Grassley motion to waive budget with respect to Grassley amendment #3699: (short term extension of certain tax provisions);
Not Waived: 40-56

89: Bennett (UT) motion to waive Budget with respect to Bennett (UT) #3568 (DC Gay Marriage)
Not Waived: 36-59

90: Baucus motion to table Risch #3645 (itemized medical expense deductions);
Tabled: 55-40

91: Hutchison motion to waive Hutchison amendment #3635: (marriage penalty);
Not Waived: 40-55

92: Baucus motion to table the Vitter amendment #3668: (mobile mammography)
Tabled: 56-39

93: Ensign motion to waive Budget with respect to Ensign amendment #3593: (medical liability protections)
Not Waived: 40-55

94: Coburn motion to waive Budget with respect to the Coburn amendment #3700: (Guns)
Not Waived:45-53

95: Durbin motion to table Sessions amendment #3701: (Immigration)
Tabled: 55-43

96: Baucus motion to table the Cornyn amendment #3698: ;
Tabled: 58-40

97: Baucus motion to table the Grassley amendment #3569: (frontier states)
Tabled: 53-45

98: Baucus motion to table the Brownback amendment #3697: ;
Tabled: 56-42

99: Now Voting on Vitter Motion to Waive Budget with respect to Vitter #3665 (to prevent the new government entitlement program from further increasing an unsustainable deficit)

100: Baucus motion to table DeMint Motion to Commit (Across State Lines);
Tabled: 56-43

101: Baucus motion to table Ensign amendment #3710: (individual mandates);
Tabled: 58-40

102: Now Voting on Motion to Waive Budget with respect to Murkowski amendment #3711: (Index Medicare Tax)

102: Motion to Waive Budget with respect to Murkowski amendment #3711: (PROVIDES a cost of living adjustment for taxable years after December 31, 2013 for the Medicare tax thresholds ($200,000 for individuals; $250,000 for families) established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the amendments made by this Act. RESCINDS $1.6 billion of unobligated amounts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill));
Not Waived: 42-57

103: Hutchison amendment (small business)
Tabled: 55-43

104: Baucus motion to table Cornyn #3712
Tabled: 57-41

105: Passage of HR4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, as amended by operation of section 313 (e) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974;
Passed: 56-43 sending it to the House for the final vote.

106: Reid motion to table the McConnell motion to proceed to S.3153, extension of UI, COBRA, physician payment, HER clarification, Frontier states/Medicare, 2009 poverty guidelines, floor insurance, satellite tv, highway extension, with an offset;
Tabled: 59-40

107: Motion to Instruct the SAA to request the presence of absent senators;
Agreed To: 58-35

108: H.Con.Res257, adjournment resolution;
Adopted: 49-39

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3186, to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 through April 30, 2010.

Passed S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (30-day extension)

Passed HR4938, a bill to permit the use of previously appropriated funds to extend the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program for an additional 30 days (current extension expires on March 28, 2010).

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 25, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

11:21 P.M. –: On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 257. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 13, 2010.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:46 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

H.R. 4957:

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
10:45 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Ms. Richardson asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
10:25 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.

S. 3186:

to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 through April 30, 2010, and for other purposes
10:23 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:22 P.M. –: On passage Passed without objection. Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Maffei asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
9:49 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
9:48 P.M. –: The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4938, S. 3186, and S. 3187.

9:28 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:15 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:12 P.M. –: The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 257.

H. Res. 1215:

expressing support for Bangladesh’s return to democracy
9:11 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 195).
9:03 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4872:

to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010
9:02 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 194).
8:42 P.M. –: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
8:24 P.M. –: DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 1225, the House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4872. Mr. Miller, George moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

H. Res. 1225:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S.Con.Res. 13)
8:23 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: 225 – 199 (Roll no. 193).
7:56 P.M. –: The previous question was ordered without objection.

H. Res. 1225:: providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S.Con.Res. 13)

6:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1225 Considered as privileged matter.

Ms. Slaughter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1225.

6:37 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 2

5:39 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 1223:: The title of this measure is not available

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 4360:: to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the “Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center”

5:36 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 192).

5:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1125:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 191).

5:21 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1586:: to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 190).

4:54 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:53 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of agreeing to the Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 1586, and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 4938:: to permit the use of previously appropriated funds to extend the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

4:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4938. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Serrano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1215:: expressing support for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

4:42 P.M. –

4:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1215. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

4:31 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

H.R. 1586:: to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients

4:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings of the motion to agree to the Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 1586.

3:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on agreeing with an amendment to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1586.

3:17 P.M. –

Mr. Oberstar moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.

3:14 P.M. –

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 178 (Roll no. 189).

H. Res. 1212:: providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, and for other purposes

3:08 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: 231 – 190 (Roll no. 188).

2:58 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4872 amended.

H. Res. 1220:: raising a question of the privileges of the House

On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 – 1, 15 Present (Roll no. 187).

2:30 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.

2:29 P.M. –

Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.

2:26 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 25.

11:19 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 1212:: providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, and for other purposes

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1212, the Chair put the question on adoption of agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.The previous question was ordered without objection.

10:37 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1212Considered as privileged matter.

10:32 A.M. –

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offered from the floor by a Member other than the majority leader or the minority leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair further announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule.

10:06 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.

10:05 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Fleming to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Jackson(IL) 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. Jackson(IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

10:04 A.M. –