• The Senate Convenes at 2pmET June 27, 2011
• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until
  6pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the
  exception of Senator Sanders, who will be recognized at 4pm for up to 90
• minutes.
• As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday.  The
  next roll call vote will occur prior at approximately 12:00pm on Tuesday, June
  28, 2011 on confirmation of the Cole nomination.The Senate previously entered into a consent agreement with respect to the
  Cole, Monaco and Seitz nominations and has now determined a time to begin debate
  on the nominations.At 10am on Tuesday, June 28^th, the Senate will proceed to
  Executive Sessionto consider the following nominations, en bloc:
  • Calendar #62 James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy
    Attorney General
  • Calendar #145 Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be an
    Assistant Attorney General
  • Calendar #110 Virginia A. Seitz, of the District of Columbia, to be an
    Assistant Attorney General

  There will be 2 hours for concurrent debate on the nominations equally
  divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at
  approximately 12:00pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on the nominations in
  the order listed.  

  • Passed H.R.2279, FAA extension (extends to July 22, 2011)
  • Adopted S.Con.Res.15, A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and
    ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and
    support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President’s
    Global Health Initiative with a DeMint amendment
  • Adopted S.Res.217, a resolution calling for a peaceful and multilateral
    resolution to maritime territorial disputes in Southeast Asia.

112th Congress, 1st Session · The House is not in session

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 24, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:16 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2011.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:10 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:05 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

2:04 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she herewith designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, and Kirk Boyle, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability.

2:03 P.M. – THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas, Columbus, OH.

2:02 P.M. – BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY – Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY: Mr. Yoder and Ms. Woolsey.

2:01 P.M. – The House received a communication from John Mica, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Pursuant to section 194 of title 14, United States Code, as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Mr. Mica notified the House that he was required to designate three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors: Mr. Guinta (New Hamshire), Mr. Harris (Maryland), and Mr. Larsen (Washington).

2:00 P.M. – Mr. Frelinghuysen filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2354.

H.R. 2278:

to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law 

1:59 P.M. – On passage Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 238 (Roll no. 494).Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:35 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2278.

12:15 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions is allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328.

H.J. Res. 68:

authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya 

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

On passage Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 295 (Roll no. 493).

11:50 A.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

10:35 A.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 68.

10:30 A.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68 and H.R. 2278with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 328.

H. Res. 328:

providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya; and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2278) to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 167 (Roll no. 492).

10:05 A.M. – The previous question was ordered without objection.

9:15 A.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 328.Considered as privileged matter.

Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 24, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 2279:

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 the airport improvement program, and for other purposes 

9:14 A.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed without objection.

9:13 A.M. – Considered by unanimous consent.Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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. Nunnelee 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.

9:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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• The Senate Convenes: 2pm June 27, 2011
• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 6pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the exception of Senator Sanders, who will be recognized at 4pm for up to 90 minutes.
• As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will occur prior at approximately 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 on confirmation of the Cole nomination.
• The Senate previously entered into a consent agreement with respect to the Cole, Monaco and Seitz nominations and has now determined a time to begin debate on the nominations.At 10am on Tuesday, June 28^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Sessionto consider the following nominations, en bloc:
  • Calendar #62 James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General
  • Calendar #145 Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General
  • Calendar #110 Virginia A. Seitz, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General

  More Senate info for June 28th calendar

• There will be 2 hours for concurrent debate on the nominations equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on the nominations in the order listed.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 22, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

 

H.R. 2021:

to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities 

6:58 P.M. – Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions.Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

6:57 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2021.On agreeing to the Schrader amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 476).

6:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hochul amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 475).

6:44 P.M. – On agreeing to the Capps amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 474).

6:38 P.M. – On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 473).

6:31 P.M. – On agreeing to the Quigley amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 472).

6:25 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rush amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 471).

6:19 P.M. – On agreeing to the Keating amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 470).

6:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 469).

6:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 468).

5:58 P.M. – On agreeing to the Speier amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 467).

5:29 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.

5:28 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative.

5:16 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.

5:15 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Schrader.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to prohibit any permits issued under the Clean Air Act for oil or natural gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Oregon.

5:14 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hochul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hochul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:06 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hochul amendment.

5:05 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Hochul.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require a report that details how the amendments made by this Act are projected to increase oil and gas production and lower energy prices for consumers.

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

4:53 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment.Amendment offered by Mrs. Capps.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve state authority over OCS sources where states have been delegated authority to issue air permits for offshore drilling activities.

4:52 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:45 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment.

4:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to preserve access to local courts by striking a provision which requires permit decisions to be litigated in the DC Circuit in Washington D.C.

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

4:36 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Quigley.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike underlying text that eliminates the ability of the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to remand or deny the issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore energy exploration and extraction.

4:35 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:25 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Rush.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to allow the Administrator to provide additional 30-day extensions if the Administrator determines that such time is necessary to meet the requirements of this section, to provide adequate time for public participation, or to ensure sufficient involvement by one or more affected States.

4:24 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 the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keating demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:18 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating (MA) amendment.

4:17 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Keating.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require that all completed applications include data on bonuses provided to the executives of the applicant from the most recent quarter.

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

4:09 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment.Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to require all permit applications to include data on federal oil subsidies received by the company applying for the permit

4:08 P.M. – 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 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.

4:02 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.

4:01 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to direct emission sources from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to title I of the Clean Air Act, ensuring that the vessels often responsible for the majority of the OCS’s emission sources are not left unregulated.

4:00 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:52 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-111 to strike section 2 of H.R. 2021.

2:45 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2021.

2:44 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson 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. 316and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2021 and H.R. 1249. 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. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 2021 and 80 minutes of general debate for H.R. 1249. The resolution also provides that for H.R. 1249, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316.

H.R. 672:

to terminate the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes 

2:43 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 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 – 187 (Roll no. 466).

2:37 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 316:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform 

2:36 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 186 (Roll no. 465).

2:23 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 184 (Roll no. 464).

12:50 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.Considered as privileged matter.

12:49 P.M. – On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 – 189, 1 Present (Roll No. 463).

11:59 A.M. – POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Garamendi raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 316 by stating that it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 316. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.

11:58 A.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Nugent called up H.Res. 316 and asked for its immediate consideration.

11:32 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.

11:31 A.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Coble 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.

11:30 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Joe Pool, First United Methodist Church, Rockwall, Texas.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 22.

10:19 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today.

9:31 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning Hour, the House will recess until 11:30 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:30 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster 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 June 22, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

•  
  • Morning business has been extended until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  • By unanimous consent, the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to Calendar #75, S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act was vitiated, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to the bill and is now considering S.679.
  • The Senate then entered into the following consent agreement with respect to S.679.
    • The committee substitute amendment was agreed to and will be considered original text for the purpose of further amendment. The time until 3pm today, Wednesday, June 22^ndwill be a period for debate only.
    • Following the debate only time, it will be in order for any Senator to call up any relevant, filed amendment, including a managers’ amendment to be offered by Senators Alexander and Schumer. No amendment offered to the bill will be divisible. Further, in addition to relevant amendments offered to the bill, the amendments listed here are also in order:
      • Vitter related to czars (60-vote threshold),
      • DeMint related to IMF bailouts (60-vote threshold), and
      • Coburn related to duplications (two-thirds-vote threshold)
    • Upon the disposition of amendments, the bill will be read a third time and the Senate will conduct a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended, with a 60-vote threshold. If the bill does not achieve 60 affirmative votes on passage, the bill will be returned to the calendar.
    • Upon disposition of S.679, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar #45, S.Res.116, a resolution providing for expedited consideration of certain nominations with only relevant amendments in order.
    • Finally, upon the disposition of the amendments to the resolution, the Senate will proceed to vote on the adoption of the resolution as amended, if amended.
  • There will be no roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.
  • The following amendments are pending to S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act
    • DeMint amendment # 501 (IMF bailouts
    • DeMint amendment #510 (Bureau of Justice statistics)
    • DeMint amendment #511 (legislative & public affairs)
    • Vitter amendment #499 (czars)
    • Coburn amendment #500 (duplicative Federal programs)
    • Portman amendment #509 (Comptrollers of Navy, Army, Air Force and Controller of OMB)
    • Cornyn amendment #504 (strike provisions re: Comptroller of the Army, Navy and Air Force)

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 21, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 21, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

8:03 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.  7:58 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. H.R. 672: to terminate the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes  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. 7:13 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 672.Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 7:12 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.  7:10 P.M. – Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 for Morning-Hour Debate, thereafter to resume its session at 11:30 a.m. Agreed to without objection. S. 349: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the “Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray 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): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 462). 7:02 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 771: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the “Schertz Veterans Post Office”  On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 0 (Roll no. 461). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:55 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1632: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5014 Gary Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, as the “Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office”  6:53 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): 396 – 0 (Roll no. 460). 6:31 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.  6:30 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21. 6:05 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today. S. 655: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the “Spencer Byrd Powers, Jr. Post Office”  6:04 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. 6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 655.Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 771: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the “Schertz Veterans Post Office”  5:59 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.  5:48 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 771.Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 349: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the “Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office”  5:47 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.  5:42 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 349.Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1632: to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5014 Gary Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, as the “Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office”  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. 5:32 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.Considered under suspension of the rules. Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 5:31 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21. 2:07 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 P.M. today.  2:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.  2:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Fleischmann 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. 2:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 21. 12:32 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 Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

 

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Senate Floor Schedule for Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Convenes: 10:00am Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the …

• Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #34, the nomination of Michael H. Simon, of Oregon, to be US District Judge for the District of Oregon with one hour for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Simon nomination.
• The filing deadline for 2^nddegree amendments to S.782, the Economic Development Act is 11:00am on Tuesday.
• Following this vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly party conferences.
• At 2:15 p.m., the Senate will consider Executive Calendar #183, Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense with 2 hours for debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 4:15pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Panetta nomination.
• Following this vote, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 782, the Economic Development Act with 10 minutes for debate only equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees and the Senate then conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill.
• If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will immediately conduct an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011.
• Therefore, Senators should expect up to 4 roll call votes on Tuesday, June 21st:
  • at approximately 12:20pm: Confirmation of the Simon nomination
  • at approximately 4:15pm: Confirmation of the Panetta nomination and,
  • Motion to invoke cloture on S.782, the Economic Development Act and,
  • Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act
• By unanimous consent, the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act has been postponed until Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader. If cloture is invoked, time post-cloture will be counted as if cloture was invoked at 6pm on Tuesday, June 21^st.
• The Senate is now in a period of morning business until 6:30pm with Senators permitted to speak for up 10 minutes each.
• • Discharged Judiciary and Adopted S.Res.202, A resolution designating June 27, 2011, as “National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day”. w/ Conrad amendment
  • Adopted S.Res.212, congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the twentieth anniversary of the country’s independence.