• The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in 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.
• At 10:30am, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for a Senators-only briefing.
• When the Senate reconvenes, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act.
• During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on S.743.
•   As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Thursday.  Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect the cloture vote on Friday morning.

 

The Senate has resumed consideration of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

 

Senator Collins asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Collins amendment #744, to provide a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act.

 

Senator Wyden reserved his right to object and then Senator Baucus objected to the request.

 

The managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill. However, if no agreement can be reached we would proceed to the cloture vote 1 hour after the Senate convenes tomorrow.

Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments in order to call up the following amendments:

 

–       Coburn #753 (delinquent tax debts and Federal employment)

–       Coburn #751 (charitable organizations)

–       Coburn #767 (duplicative and overlapping programs)

–       Coburn #766 (prohibit presidential election campaign funds for part conventions)

Senator Durbin objected to setting aside the pending amendment and said that he would take a look at the amendments to see if we can come up with an agreement to consider them. Some of the amendments would create a blue slip issue in the House, a situation he would like to avoid.

  Senator Coburn also expressed his intent to call up an amendment regarding the tax exempt status of sport organizations.

Hatch asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be in order to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act:

 

• Collins 744 or Collins 771
• Ayotte 759, as amended
• Coats 765
• Thune 764 with GAO study/Thune 778 without GAO study
• Coburn 753
• Coburn 767
• Thune 743
• Lee 768
• Ayotte 763
• Hatch 754
• Portman 772
• Cruz 794
• Coats 797
• Portman 792
• Paul 755
• Cruz 799
• Ayotte 776

 That there be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided on each amendment prior to a vote in relation to the amendment.

 Senator Durbin objected.

 The managers of the bill continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in an effort to complete action on the bill.

Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent the pending Enzi amendment be set aside and it be in order for the following amendments to be called up:

 

–       Collins-King #771 (provides a limitation on when States may first exercise the authority under this Act)

–       Pryor-Blunt #740 (extends for 10 years the moratorium on taxes on internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Freedom Act)

–       Hatch #754 (strikes the preemption provision, to sunset the authority under the Act, to require a 3-year statute of limitations)

 

That no second degree amendments be in order to any of these amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. That there be 20 minutes for debate equally divided.

 

Senator Wyden objected.

5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Invoked: 63-30.

 

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #44, S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.  The cloture vote will be on Monday, May 6^th following disposition of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act (the 3^rd roll call vote in a series beginning at 5:30pm).

The Senate has reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018 at a time to be determined. The details of the agreement are below.

 

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #42 David Medine- to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2018.  There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.  Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to invoke cloture on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; Invoked: 63-30

 

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.853, a bill to prevent continued flight delays related to furloughs of essential employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and for other purposes. *If the Senate receives a bill from the House that is identical to S.853, that bill will be considered read three times and passed.

 

Adopted S.Res.115, a resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

 

Adopted S.Res.116, designating September 26, 2013 as “National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.118, Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

 

Adopted S.Res.119, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

 

Adopted S.Res.120, Supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

 

Adopted S.Res.121, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.122, recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

 

Adopted S.Res.123, Congratulating the University of Minnesota women’s ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

 

Adopted S.Res.124, Legal Counsel resolution regarding Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich memo.

 

Adopted S.Res.125, designating April 30, 2013, as “Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans”.

 

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.788, to suspend FY2013 sequestration. (Reid)

 

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following items:

 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Executive Calendar #24 Christopher J. Meade, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Executive Calendar #25 William B. Schultz, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #61 Jenny R. Yang, to be a Member of the Equal Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2017

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #89 Karol Virginia Mason – to be an Assistant Attorney General

 

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Last Floor Action: 4/24/13
12:46:50 P.M. -H. Res. 178
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

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10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:41 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 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.
11:04:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 25.
12:00:50 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:12 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:42:00 P.M.		of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell, Stuart, FL.
12:43:10 P.M.	H. Res. 178	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 178 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:46:50 P.M.	H. Res. 178	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.

1:33:10 P.M.	H. Res. 178	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.
1:33:44 P.M.	H. Res. 178	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:57:05 P.M.	H. Res. 178	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 177 (Roll no. 124).
1:57:06 P.M.	H. Res. 178	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:00 P.M.		HIT POLICY COMMITTEE – Pursuant to section 13101 of the HITECH Act (Pub. L. 111-5), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Gayle Harrell of Stuart, FL.
2:01:00 P.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on April 26. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 527	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 178. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
2:02:21 P.M.	H.R. 527	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 527 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.
2:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 527	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 178 and Rule XVIII.
2:02:37 P.M.	H.R. 527	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:03:42 P.M.	H.R. 527	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 527.

 

2:41:07 P.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
2:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 527	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 527	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
2:42:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:18:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

5:47:44 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:47:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:55 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013.

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