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06/05/2013 Nativegrl77

Creole and Company, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Creole Bisque

06/05/2013 02:05 PM EDT

June 5, 2013 – Creole and Company, LLC of New Orleans, LA, is recalling its 3.47 oz ounce package of Creole Bisque because it contains milk, soy, and wheat and was distributed without the ingredient statement which declares its presence. People who have allergies to milk, soy, and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Prime Food USA Issues an Alert On Listeria In Latis Brand Seafood Products

06/04/2013 05:45 PM EDT

May 28, 2013 – Prime Food USA, 50st and 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Seafood Products due to confirmed and suspected contamination with listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

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General Mills Voluntarily Recalls Single-Serve Reduced-Sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bowlpak sold in Foodservice Establishments

06/05/2013 09:11 AM EDT

General Mills announced today a voluntary Class I recall of a small quantity of single-serve reduced-sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowlpak sold in foodservice establishments.

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Townsend Farms Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots of Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend Products Due to Possible Health Risk

06/04/2013 11:21 AM EDT

Townsend Farms, Inc. of Fairview, Oregon, today announced that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend, out of an abundance of caution, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus, based on an ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigation by the FDA and the CDC of an illness outbreak. No other Townsend Farms products, frozen or fresh, are covered by this voluntary recall or linked to the illness outbreak at this time.

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Gromex Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Camaron Entero (Dried Whole Shrimp)

06/04/2013 12:54 PM EDT

Gromex Inc. of Passaic, NJ is recalling Camaron Entero (dried whole shrimp) because it may contain undeclared bisulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threating allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Food Co. Recalls Gouda Cheeses Because of Possible Health Risk

06/03/2013 04:41 PM EDT

March 31, 2013 – FINGER LAKES FARMSTEAD CHEESE COMPANY LLC of TRUMANSBURG, NY is recalling 12 wheels of GOUDA cheese manufactured on December 20, 2012. The results of U.S. Food and Drug Administration product sampling revealed the presence of GOUDA Cheese contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Type 1.

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Pedro Abramovay – Avaaz.org

06/05/2013 Nativegrl77

Dear friends,

For decades, Latin American leaders have followed US orders to pursue a failed drug war that has seen criminal gangs destroy countries and communities across our region. But now, Latin American leaders are for the first time proposing a new approach to implement policies that actually work. They are meeting in 24 hours and they need our urgent support to stay strong — sign the urgent petition now:

Our continent is bleeding at the hands of organized criminals and drug traffickers, destroying thousands of lives every year. All because the US has forced Latin American governments to carry out failed drug policies that only reward the criminal gangs behind the drug trade.

Now, for the first time in history, Latin American leaders are pushing for a new approach that could finally deliver results. In 24 hours, Guatemala will bring together the Heads of State of the region to push for a new proposal that gives countries freedom to buck the failed doctrine and adopt drug policies like those that have worked successfully in Europe.

It’s urgent — high level officials have told us that for the leaders to stand up to the US, they need to see a groundswell of public support in the next few hours to change the failed status quo. Click below to sign the urgent petition and share with everyone — when we reach 100,000 our voices will be personally delivered to the Guatemalan commission that is leading the summit. Join in:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/for_the_first_time_in_history_usa/?biEWLbb&v=25425

For decades we have seen governments ignore all the experts’ advice and all the scientific evidence that has proven the failure of the War on Drugs. They have feared voters will throw them out of office if they support alternative approaches, as they will appear “weak on crime”. Now, for the first time, science and politics have a chance to walk together and help shut the door on an age of suffering. The Organization of American States (OAS) is the first international organization that has laid out real alternatives like supporting new, peaceful, effective approaches in each country instead of using international law to repress innovation. And, for the first time a group of Heads of State want to act on that expert advice.

Momentum for change is building and now is the time to act: Guatemala, Colombia and other countries in the region want reform; and opinion polls show that citizens know the current approach is a catastrophe. Uruguay is developing a smart plan to regulate cannabis and here at home, two states have already voted to legalize and regulate it. And while countries that have experimented with regulation-based policies have seen significant reductions in drug-related crime, addiction and deaths, the lobbies that have fiercely defended the status quo, including military, law enforcement, and prison departments whose budgets are at stake, are losing ground in the debate.

From the streets of Chicago to the streets of Bogota, families across our region are scarred by the wounds of failure, and this is our chance to try success! The Guatemalan President wants to get all the American states to agree to experimentation this week, and those at the negotiating table have told us if we come out in force to say yes to change, we can push back on stalling from fearful countries.

Let’s ensure our continent, that has suffered most deeply, leads the world to review and reform failed international drug laws. We have just hours before the meeting — sign now and share with everyone — let’s help our leaders take this crucial step to save lives and restore hope:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/for_the_first_time_in_history_usa/?biEWLbb&v=25425

When politicians take a stand against failed orthodoxies in the face of political risk, as Guatemalan leaders are doing now, and the people don’t rally behind them, they go down in flames. But when mass movements rise up to support them, that’s how history gets made. Let’s make history in Guatemala.

With hope and determination,

Pedro, Maria Paz, Alice, Ricken, Laura, Bissan and the whole Avaaz team

PS – Many Avaaz campaigns are started by members of our community! Start yours now and win on any issue – local, national or global: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/start_a_petition/?bgMYedb&v=23917

MORE INFORMATION:

OAS chief calls for drug violence debate (AlJazeera)
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/05/2013525124830563273.html

OAS Secretary General Presents Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas (OAS)
http://www.oas.org/en/media_center/press_release.asp?sCodigo=E-194/13

The Drug Problem in the Americas (OAS Analytical Report)
http://www.oas.org/documents/eng/press/Introduction_and_Analytical_Report.pdf

Numbers Tell of Failure in Drug War (New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/04/business/in-rethinking-the-war-on-drugs-start-with-the-numbers.html?pagewanted=all

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06/05/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, June 5^th in order to allow Senators to attend the funeral services of Senator Lautenberg.
The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Res.161, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey. The Senate will convene at 9:00am on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.954, the Farm bill. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th (notwithstanding the Senate not being in session). The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.
Also during Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the following items:
- Motion to proceed to S.1003, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
At 10:00am, there will be 3 roll call votes on the following in the following order:
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
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Last Floor Action: 6/4/2013
8:55:57 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013.

10:00:05 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:15 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:27 A.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:48:01 A.M.

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

12:00:10 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5.

12:01:21 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Thomas Elliott, Cannon United Methodist Church, Snellville, Georgia.

12:03:13 P.M.

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

12:03:18 P.M.

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

12:03:42 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.

12:05:05 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

12:45:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”

12:45:17 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions.

12:45:42 P.M.

H.R. 2217

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII.

12:45:43 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The Speaker designated the Honorable David P. Roe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

12:45:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2217.

1:39:28 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, to increase funds for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $3,346,000 and reduces funds for the U.S. Customs Border Protection Automation Modernization account by $4 million.

1:39:31 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:49:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

1:49:34 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Reichert, to increase funds for the U.S. Fire Administration account by $1,838,000 and decrease funds for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management account by $2,838,000.

1:49:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reichert amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:56:38 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Reichert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

1:57:07 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses account by $43,592,000; strike funding for the 287(g) program; and increase funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $4,359,200.

1:57:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:11:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

2:12:31 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), offered by Mr. Poe (TX) to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $10 million and increase funds for Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology by $10 million.

2:12:44 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:15:54 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:16:03 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer by $10 million, US Customs and Border Patrol Salaries and Expenses by $2 million, Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $5 million, and increase funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local Projects by $22 million.

2:16:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:26:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

2:28:09 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and increase funds for Firefighter Assistance Grants by $5 million.

2:28:11 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:29:40 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:30:18 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $7,667,000 and increase funds for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System by $7,667,000.

2:30:19 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:37:35 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:37:51 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $15,676,000 and increase funds for Transportation Security Administration Surface Transportation Security by $15,676,000.

2:37:53 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:42:04 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

2:43:10 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Garcia, to reduce funds for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses by $10 million and Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements by $3 million and increase funds for US Customs and Border Protection Salaries and Expenses by $10 million.

2:43:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule.

2:49:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

2:50:37 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for Automation Modernization by $7,655,000 and increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $7,655,000.

2:50:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:00:51 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:01:55 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, to strike the mandate that funds in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses shall maintain a level of not less than 34,000 detention beds through September 30, 2014.

3:01:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:29:21 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

3:31:26 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security and apply the funds of $4,872,739,000 to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:31:28 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:37:23 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.

3:37:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for the Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Support by $4 million and increase funds for Aviation Security by $3 million.

3:38:00 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:43:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:44:21 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, An amdendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $12,500,000 within Aviation Security for the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program.

3:44:23 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hudson amendment under the five-minute rule.

3:55:52 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

3:59:18 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Screening Partnership Program by $31,810,000 and to reduce funding for aviation security by a similar amount.

3:59:48 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.

4:03:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:08:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Aviation Security Screening Operations of the Transportation Security Administration by $23,334,000 and to increase the account for Development and Implementation of Screening Programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing by a similar amount.

4:08:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule.

4:12:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

By unanimous consent, the Mica amendment was withdrawn.

4:19:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), to provide funding for the Port Security Grant Program at the same $97,500,000 level as the previous fiscal year.

4:19:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:27:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Brownley (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:28:44 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to provide $97,500,000 in funding for Mass Transit Security Programs.

4:28:46 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.

4:35:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

4:36:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A001) Roll Call 194 – Recorded vote pending.

5:05:05 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 194).

5:13:15 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 195).

5:18:10 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 196).

5:23:09 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Garcia amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 197).

5:23:47 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Mr. Fincher moved that the Committee rise.

5:24:04 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

5:24:14 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.

5:24:42 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Julie A. Allen, Director of Elections and Information Technology, Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held June 4, 2013, the Honorable Jason Smith was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Missouri.

5:25:22 P.M.

PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Jason Smith from the Eighth District of Missouri be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection.

5:27:05 P.M.

OATH-OF-OFFICE – The Speaker of the House administered the Oath-of-Office to Representative-Elect Jason Smith of the Eighth District of Missouri.

5:28:20 P.M.

The Speaker recognized Representative Jason Smith to address the House.

5:30:23 P.M.

WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Speaker announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath to Representative Smith of Missouri, the whole number of the House was 435.

5:32:16 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”

5:32:29 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

5:38:45 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 198).

5:40:27 P.M.

H.R. 2217

The Chair recognized Members for the purpose of conducting colloquys.

5:56:24 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), to eliminate the National Bio- and Agro-defense facility and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.

5:56:27 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.

6:11:37 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

6:13:50 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to amend Sec. 533 of the bill to apply to detainees held at Guantanamo Bay on or after December 31, 2005 instead of June 24, 2009.

6:13:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.

6:35:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

6:36:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Mr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that section 563 changes existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:02:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the TSA or a Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) team to conduct a security screening other than pursuant to section 44901 of title 49, United States Code.

7:04:42 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:12:36 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

7:13:34 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce section 1301(a) of title 31, United States Code, with respect to the use of amounts made available by this Act for “Salaries and Expenses” and “Air and Marine Operations” accounts of U.S Customs and Border Protection for the expenses authorized to be paid in section 9 of the Jones Act (48 U.S.C. 795) and for the collection of duties and taxes authorized to be levied, collected, and paid in Puerto Rico, as authorized in section 4 of the Foraker Act (48 U.S.C. 740), in addition to the more specific amounts available for such purposes in the Puerto Rico Trust Fund pursuant to such provisions of law.

7:13:47 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.

7:19:48 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

7:19:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to prohibit the use of funds to implement any change in the list of sharp objects prohibited under section 1540.111 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, from being carried by passengers as accessible property or on their person through passenger screening checkpoints or into airport sterile areas and the cabins of a passenger aircraft.

7:19:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:36:41 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

7:37:11 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Ryan (OH), to prohibit the use of funds by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide visas to Brazilians.

7:37:54 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:50:49 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

7:51:13 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, carry out, administer, or enforce section 1308(h) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(h)).

7:51:15 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.

8:37:53 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

8:39:57 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mrs. Bustos, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with an offeror for the purchase of an American flag if, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the flag is certified as a foreign end product.

8:40:02 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bustos amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:44:12 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Bustos amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

8:44:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a new contract for the purposes of purchasing ammunition before the date the report required by section 567(a) is submitted to Congress.

8:44:58 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:52:39 P.M.

H.R. 2217

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

8:53:19 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with parties convicted of felonies; to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of the First, Second, or Fourth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; and to prohibit the use of funds for the purchase, operation,or maintenance of armed unmanned aerial vehicles.

8:53:32 P.M.

H.R. 2217

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendments en bloc under the five-minute rule.

8:58:59 P.M.

H.R. 2217

On agreeing to the Grayson amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.

9:01:56 P.M.

H.R. 2217

Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (FL).

9:01:59 PMHR 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.———————————————————————————–

9:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:06:46 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)).
9:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
9:09:34 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (MS), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Transportation Security Administration for the Behavior Detection Officer program.
9:10:49 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:19:51 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Salmon, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)).
9:19:54 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Salmon amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Salmon amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:48 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the amendments made by section 100207 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (title II of division F of Public Law 112-141) with respect to any property located in the State of New Jersey or the State of New York.
9:31:54 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:39:17 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Runyan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:40:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 44917 of title 49, United States Code.
9:40:03 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:45:39 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:49 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
9:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A019) Roll Call 199 – Recorded vote pending.

10:36:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 261 (Roll no. 200).
10:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 247 (Roll no. 201).
10:44:04 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Ryan (OH) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 50 – 373, 1 Present (Roll no. 202).
10:49:21 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 281 – 146 (Roll no. 203).
10:52:51 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 192 (Roll no. 204).
10:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 280 (Roll no. 205).
11:01:56 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 278 (Roll no. 206).
11:03:24 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142).
11:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:11:53 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, to prohibit the use of funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
11:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meehan amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:21:53 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Meehan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:22:10 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), to add a section which includes the following “For ‘Department Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency-State and Local Programs’ for the State Homeland Security Grant Program under section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as authorized by subsection (f)(2) of such section, there is hereby appropriated, and the amount otherwise provided by this Act for ‘Department of Homeland Security-Office of the Chief Financial Officer’ is hereby reduced by, $10,000,000”.
11:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:27:00 P.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:32:05 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
11:32:07 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:36:30 P.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:36:43 P.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the “Morton Memos”.
11:36:45 P.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:13:51 A.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:14:08 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of 1) The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; 2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs); 3) Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (relating to prohibition of discrimination); and 4) Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (relating to unlawful police pattern or practice).
12:14:12 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:17:09 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:18:19 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any activity by Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Officers outside an airport as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code.
12:18:21 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:26:09 A.M.	H.R. 2217	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:26:31 A.M.	H.R. 2217	An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, to prohibit the use of funds made available under the heading “Departmental Management and Operations-Departmental Operations-Office of the Secretary and Executive Management” may be used for official reception and representational expenses until the Secretary of Homeland Security complies with section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (5 U.S.C. 1365b).
12:26:33 A.M.	H.R. 2217	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:29:21 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On agreeing to the Barletta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:29:44 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise.
12:30:02 A.M.	H.R. 2217	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:11 A.M.	H.R. 2217	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business.
12:30:48 A.M.		Mr. Carter asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 5, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:31:08 A.M.		The Chair announced the correct tally on roll call vote number 205 was 146 yeas and 280 nays.
12:32:28 A.M.		Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:32:36 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:37 A.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2013.

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06/04/2013 Nativegrl77



REMEMBERING FRANK LAUTENBERG’S PROGRESSIVE LEGACY


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the Senate considers S.954,the Farm bill :::::: CONGRESS :::::: the House has hearings &

06/04/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
This afternoon prior to the recess for the weekly caucus meetings, Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:- Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and- Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.Senator Rubio requested to modify Senator Murray’s request to go to a conference without having the debt limit raised within that conference. Senator Murray objected to Senator Rubio’s request to modify and finally, Senator Rubio objected to Senator Murray’s original request. Senator McCain also spoke about his objections to Senator Rubios’s modification. The unofficial transcript is below.12:15:00 NSP (MRS. MURRAY) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }MRS. MURRAY: THANK YOU, MADAM PRESIDENT. MADAM PRESIDENT,SENATE DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN WAITING ATIME TO GO TO CONFERENCE ON OUR BUDGET. IN FACT, IT HAS NOW
BEEN 73 DA DAYS. AND UNTIL RECENTLY, WE’VE GOTTEN PRETTY USED

TO SENATE REPUBLICANS JUST SIMPLY STANDING UP AND SAYING, “NO.”

FOR MONTHS, REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN OFFERING A LOT OF EXCUSES FOR

WHY THEY DON’T WANT TO GO TO CONFERENCE ON THE BUDGET. THEY

HAVE SAID THEY WANT A PRECONFERENCE FRAMEWORK WHICH, BY THE

WAY, IS WHAT A BUDGET IS. THEY HAVE SAID THEY WOULDN’T ALLOW US

TO GO TO CONFERENCE UNTIL WE GUARANTEED THAT THE WEALTHIEST

AMERICANS AND BIGGEST CORPORATIONS WOULD BE PROTECTED FROM

PAYING A PENNY MORE IN TAXES. THEY SAID THEY DIDN’T WANT A

BIPARTISAN CONFERENCE TO TAKE AWAY THE LEVERAGE THEY HAVE ON

THE DEBT CEILING. AND THEN THEY CALLED FOR A DO-OVER, WHICH

ACTUALLY MY RANKING MEMBER ON THE BUDGET CALLED FOR AGAIN THIS

MORNING. TO BRING UP THE HOUSE BUDGET, HAVE 50 HOURS OF DEBATE,

A WHOLE NEW ROUND OF UNLIMITED AMENDMENTS, GO THROUGH THE

PROCESS ALL OVER AGAIN. AND THEY DID THIS AFTER THEY PRAISED

THE VERY OPEN AND THOROUGH FLOOR DEBATE WE HAD ON THE SENATE

BUDGET. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, THE STORY KEEPS CHANGING. BUT EVEN

AS SOME REPUBLICANS WERE FOCUSED ON FINDING EXCUSES TO MOVE US

CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THIS CRISIS RATHER THAN HAVE A BUDGET

DEAL, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF REPUBLICANS WHO ARE NOW JOINING WITH

US TO CALL ON REGULAR ORDER. SENATOR COBURN SAID THAT BLOCKING

CONFERENCE IS, AND I QUOTE, NOT A GOOD POSITION TO BE IN.

SENATOR BOZEMAN SAID — QUOTE — HE WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SEE

A CONFERENCE. SENATOR WICKER SAID WEEKS AGO THAT — QUOTE –

“BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK, WE SHOULD BE READY TO GO TO

CONFERENCE.” SO WE HAVE KNOWN FOR A WHILE THAT BLOCKING REGULAR

ORDER, ESPECIALLY AFTER CALLING FOR IT SO EAGERLY JUST A MATTER

OF MONTHS AGO, WAS NOT SITTING WELL WITH A NUMBER OF OUR

REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES. AND NOW ACCORDING TO “POLITICO,” MORE

REPUBLICANS APPEAR TO FAVOR HEADING TO CONFERENCE THAN BLOCKING

IT. MADAM PRESIDENT, I WELCOME THAT. WE NEED TO MOVE THIS TO

CONFERENCE. IT IS THE REGULAR ORDER. IT WILL ALLOW US TO SOLVE

OUR COUNTRY’S PROBLEMS, AND WE — WE TRULY NEED A PROCESS TO

ALLOW US TO DEAL WITH OUR NATION’S PROBLEMS. MADAM PRESIDENT,

SENATOR McCAIN IS ON THE FLOOR, AND I WANT TO THANK HIM BECAUSE

HE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE, NOT JUST FOR THIS BILL BUT FOR

ALL LEGISLATION IN THE SENATE, THAT WE COME HERE, WE

COMPROMISE, WE FIGHT HARD FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN, BUT AT THE

END OF THE DAY JUST SAYING MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY, EVEN IF

YOU’RE A SMALL MINORITY, DOESN’T MOVE THIS COUNTRY TO THE PLACE

WHERE WE NEED IT TO GET TO. IT ISN’T A CRISIS BY MANAGEMENT

PLACE. AND I THANK HIM FOR TAKING A LEAD AND CALLING FOR

REGULAR ORDER. HE HAS SAID THAT REPUBLICAN PRECONDITIONS LIKE

DEMANDING THE CONFERENCE AGREE TO NOT RAISE THE DEBT CEILING OR

RAISE TAXES ARE ABSOLUTELY OUT OF LINE AND UNPRECEDENTED.

SENATOR COLLINS JOINED US ON THE FLOOR A FEW WEEKS AGO TO SAY

THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LOT WE DON’T SEE EYE TO EYE ON, WE

SHOULD AT LEAST GO TO CONFERENCE AND MAKE OUR BEST EFFORT TO

GET A DEAL. MADAM PRESIDENT, I COULDN’T AGREE MORE. THE

STALLING THAT WE HAVE SEEN IS, AS SOME HAVE SAID ON THEIR SIDE,

A LITTLE BIZARRE AND IRONIC, TO SAY THE LEAST, ESPECIALLY AFTER

I WOULD REMIND EVERYONE 50 HOURS OF DEBATE, INNUMERABLE

AMENDMENTS THAT TOOK US WAY INTO THE EARLY HOURS, WE OFFERED

EVERYBODY THE CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT, AND AFTER THAT SESSION WAS

OVER, MANY OF OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES CAME TO ME PERSONALLY

AND THANKED ME FOR FINALLY HAVING AN OPEN PROCESS. IF THEY WANT

US TO HAVE AN OPEN PROCESS, THEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE THAT PROCESS

AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT STEP. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I AM DEEPLY

CONCERNED. WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS ANOTHER MANUFACTURED CRISIS

THIS FALL. WE HAVE OUR APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES THAT NEED TO

MOVE FORWARD. THE COUNTRY IS VERY CLEARLY TIRED OF THIS COUNTRY

BEING MANAGED BY CRISIS, AND WE JUST HAD A BUDGET HEARING THIS

MORNING WHERE OUR WITNESSES, BOTH REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS

ALIKE, SAID THAT MOVING US TO A CONSERVED CRISIS WOULD IMPACT

THIS ECONOMY IN A HORRIFIC WAY THIS FALL. WE DO NOT NEED TO

HAVE THAT HAPPEN. I WANT TO GO TO CONFERENCE. DO I WANT TO HAVE A COMPROMISE?

NOT REALLY. I LOVE WHERE I STAND, BUT I HAVE BEEN HERE A LONG

TIME. YOU DON’T GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO

COMPROMISE IN ORDER TO MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD. AND I AM

WILLING TO GO TO CONFERENCE WITH MY COUNTERPART, CHAIRMAN RYAN,

WHO IS ON A VERY DIFFERENT PAGE THAN I AM, AND FIND OUR

COMPROMISE AND BE WILLING TO MOVE THAT FORWARD HERE IN THE

CONGRESS SO WE CAN GET TO A PLACE THAT ALLOWS US TO BE ABLE TO

LEAD THIS COUNTRY AGAIN. SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I THINK WE ARE AT

A VERY CRITICAL POINT. I SEE SENATOR McCAIN IS ON THE FLOOR. I

WOULD BE HAPPY TO YIELD TO HIM FOR A COMMENT.

MR. McCAIN: MADAM PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT, –

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA.

MR. McCAIN: I UNDERSTAND THAT ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES WHO WILL

OBJECT IS COMING TO THE FLOOR, SO PERHAPS I WOULD RESERVE THE

RIGHT TO OBJECT ON — ON HIS BEHALF EVEN THOUGH I’M IN STARK

DISAGREEMENT. BUT INSTEAD, I’LL JUST MAKE A COMMENT AND I’M

SURE THAT MY COLLEAGUE WILL — ON THIS SIDE OF THE AISLE WILL

VOICE AN OBJECTION WHEN HE ARRIVES. HE’S HERE.

MRS. MURRAY: I CAN GO AHEAD AND OFFER THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AT

THIS TIME AND WE CAN MOVE FROM THERE.

MR. McCAIN: IF IT’S OKAY WITH THE SENATOR, BECAUSE WE KNOW

WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO MAKE REMARKS AND

THEN THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA WILL MAKE THE SAME ARGUMENT THAT

WE HAVE MADE THE LAST FEW DAYS, AND FORTUNATELY I DON’T HAVE TO

BE LISTEN AGAIN. FOR FOUR YEARS, MEMBERS ON THIS SIDE OF THE

AISLE ARGUED STRENUOUSLY THAT WE WERE DOING A GREAT DISSERVICE

TO THE COUNTRY BY NOT TAKING UP AND DEBATING AND AMENDING A

BUDGET THAT WOULD THEN GO TO CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES — THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAPITOL, THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEN WE WOULD DO WHAT WE EXPECT, AND

UNFORTUNATELY EVERY FAMILY IN AMERICA HAS TO DO, AND THAT IS TO

PASS A BUDGET UNDER WHICH WE WOULD BE GUIDED IN OUR

AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. NOW, MY COLLEAGUE

FROM FLORIDA WILL COME TO THE FLOOR AND SAY THAT WE HAVE

AMASSED A DEBT BECAUSE OF THE BUDGET, BUT WE DIDN’T HAVE A

BUDGET FOR FOUR YEARS, SO HOW CAN YOU ARGUE THAT THE FACT THAT

WE MAY HAVE TO — WE MAY GO TO CONFERENCE ON A BUDGET, THAT

SOMEHOW THAT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEBT?

OBVIOUSLY, IT’S NONSENSE. OBVIOUSLY, IT’S NONSENSE. JUST AS

FRANKLY IT WAS NONSENSE WHEN THE SAME GROUP OF SENATORS SAID WE

SHOULDN’T EVEN DEBATE GUN MEASURES IN LIGHT OF A TRAGEDY THAT

TOOK PLACE IN CONNECTICUT AND ANOTHER TRAGEDY THAT TOOK PLACE

IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. DIDN’T EVEN WANT TO TAKE UP AND DEBATE A

WAY THAT SOME OF US HAD IDEAS TO TRY TO KEEP THE WEAPONS OUT OF

THE HANDS OF CRIMINALS, AND THE HANDS OF THE MENTALLY ILL. SO

NOW WE HAVE A SENATE WHERE WE REFUSE TO MOVE FORWARD ON ISSUES

AND HAVE OPEN DEBATE AND DISCUSSION AND VOTES. I ALWAYS

BELIEVED IN THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE WITH REPUBLICAN AND

DEMOCRAT MAJORITIES THAT THE WAY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO FUNCTION IS

TO SAY OKAY, LET’S GIVE IT OUR BEST SHOT AND LET’S DO THE BEST

WE CAN AND LET’S HAVE VOTES. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WAS OUR

OBJECTIONS AGAIN TO THE MAJORITY LEADER WAS THAT HE WOULDN’T

LET US HAVE VOTES ON AMENDMENTS. WE HAD I HAVE FORGOTTEN HOW

MANY VOTES ON THE BUDGET THAT LASTED

UNTIL, I BELIEVE, AROUND 7:00 IN THE MORNING. SO THE OPPONENTS

OF MOVING FORWARD ON ANYTHING CAN’T ARGUE WE DIDN’T HAVE VOTES

ON THE BUDGET, CAN’T ARGUE THAT THEY WERE BLOCKED FROM WHATEVER

AMENDMENT THAT THEY WANTED TO HAVE VOTED ON, SO NOW WE’RE FACED

WITH A SITUATION WHERE WE WILL NOT GO TO CONFERENCE, AND I WANT

TO TELL MY COLLEAGUES THAT CONTINUE TO DO THIS THAT, WITH MY

STRENUOUS OBJECTIONS, THE MAJORITY WILL BECOME FRUSTRATED AND

THE MAJORITY CAN CHANGE THE RULES OF THE SENATE, THEY CAN DO

THAT. AND I MUST SAY THAT ALTHOUGH I

WOULD STRENUOUSLY. MAJORITY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAPITOL IS

OF OUR PARTY. THAT’S REALLY VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND.

UNLESS YOU TAKE THE WORD OF ONE PI MY COLLEAGUES TO CAME TO

FLOOR AND SAID I DON’T TRUST DEMOCRATS AND I DON’T TRUST

REPUBLICANS. LET ME REPEAT WHAT HE SAID. I DON’T TRUST

DEMOCRATS AND I DON’T TRUST REPUBLICANS. IT’S NOT A MATTER OF

TRUSTING DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS. WHAT THIS IS A MATTER OF IS

WHETHER WE WILL GO THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS THAT PEOPLE

SENT US HERE TO DO. AND I’VE PROBABLY LOST MANY MORE TIMES THAN

I HAVE WON. BUT I’VE BEEN SATISFIED IN THE TIMES THAT I HAVE

LOST THAT I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY ARGUMENT, WAS — PUT IT TO THE

WILL OF THE BODY AND IT WAS EITHER ACCEPTED OR REJECTED. THAT’S

HOW PEOPLE, SCHOOL CHILDREN ALL OVER AMERICA, EXPECT TO US

BEHAVE. THAT’S THE WAY OUR CONSTITUTION IS WRITTEN. THAT’S WHAT

THIS BODY IS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT. SO WHEN WE HAVE A — BY THE

WAY, MADAM PRESIDENT, THIS IS THE LAST TIME I’M GOING TO COME

TO THE FLOOR ON THIS EXERCISE BECAUSE IT’S OBVIOUSLY A

FRUITLESS KIND OF EFFORT, UNTIL SOMETHING CHANGES. AND

OBVIOUSLY THAT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE SHORT TERM. NOW, MY

FRIENDS ON THE — WILL BE SAYING THEY’RE REAGAN REPUBLICANS,

YOU’RE A REAGAN REPUBLICAN. I WAS HERE WHEN RONALD REAGAN WAS

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. PRESIDENT REAGAN RIGHTLY OR

WRONGLY PASSED AMNESTY FOR THREE MILLION PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY

ILLEGALLY. HE SAT DOWN WITH TIP O’NEILL AND THEY SAVED SOCIAL

SECURITY FROM BANKRUPTCY. RONALD REAGAN-RANK SAT DOWN WITH THE

DEMOCRATS AND THEY AGREED IN WAYS OF INCREASING REVENUES AND

CUTTING SPENDING. RONALD REAGAN’S RECORD IS VERY CLEAR. AND, BY

THE WAY, IT WAS ONE OF AN ASSERTIVE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA AND LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD AND NOT COME HOME TO

FORTRESS AMERICA. SO SOMETIMES WHEN I HEAR MY COLLEAGUES HERE

TALK ABOUT HOW THEY ARE RONALD REAGAN REPUBLICANS, I DON’T

THINK RONALD REAGAN WOULD HAVE DISAGREED WE SHOULD HAVE A

BUDGET. WE SHOULD HAVE A BUDGET FOR — TO GUIDE THE LEGISLATIVE

AGENDA OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. SO AS I SAID, I

WON’T BE COMING BACK TO THE FLOOR AGAIN WHILE MY COLLEAGUES

OBJECT AND I SEE MY COLLEAGUE FROM UTAH THAT WAS SO UNFAMILIAR

WITH THE — WITH WHAT WE DO HERE THAT HE CLAIMED IT WAS BEHIND

CLOSED DOORS IN BACK ROOMS WHEN THE FACT IS THE BUDGET

CONFERENCE IS ON C-SPAN AND OPEN TO ALL. SO I CAN JUST SAY TO

MY COLLEAGUES THIS IS NOT A PROUD MOMENT FOR ME AS WE BLOCK A

PROCESS THAT WAS AGREED TO AND ENACTED FOR MANY, MANY YEARS,

WAS NOT ENACTED FOR FOUR YEARS OVER THE STRENUOUS OBJECTIONS OF

MYSELF AND MY COLLEAGUES WHO DID NOT ENACT A BUDGET, WE ENACTED

A BUDGET AFTER AN ALL-NIGHTMARE THON OF VOTE AFTER VOTE AFTER

VOTE ON LITERALLY ANY ISSUE AND THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE VOTE

PROPOSED BY MY COLLEAGUES HERE THAT SAID THAT WE CAN’T AGREE TO

A LIFTING OF THE DEBT LIMIT. NOW, THE FLOOR WAS OPEN FOR THAT

AMENDMENT. AND I DON’T KNOW WHY MY COLLEAGUES NOW VIEW THIS AS

THE CRITERIA FOR US MOVING FORWARD ON THE BILL. SO I WISH THEM

LUCK, AND I WILL NOT BE COMING TO THE FLOOR AGAIN TO OBJECT TO

THEIR OBJECTION, AND WE’LL LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE MAKE THE

JUDGMENT. I YIELD THE FLOOR.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON.

MRS. MURRAY: I WANT TO THANK THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA FOR HIS

VERY HEARTFELT REMARKS. HE AND I DON’T AGREE ON A LOT BUT WE

AGREE WE WANT THIS COUNTRY TO WORK. BECAUSE THE ALTERNATIVE

ISN’T GREAT. AND THE WAY FOR THIS COUNTRY TO WORK IS FOR FOR TO

US COME TOGETHER WITH OUR DIFFERENCES OF OPINION AND MOVE

FORWARD AND THAT’S WHAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE IS ALL ABOUT.

SO, MADAM PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE SENATE

PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR NUMBER 33, H. CON.

RES. 25, THE AMENDMENT WHICH IS AT THE DESK, THE TEXT OF S.

CON. RES. 8, THE BUDGET RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE SENATE BE

INSERTED IN LIEU THEREOF, THAT THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID

ON THE TABLE, THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENT, REQUEST A

CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO

HOUSES, AND THE CHAIR AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT CONFEREES ON THE

PART OF THE SENATE, FOLLOWING THE AUTHORIZATION TWO MOTIONS TO

INSTRUCT CONFERENCES BE IN ORDER FROM EACH SIDE. MOTION TO

INSTRUCT RELATIVE TO THE DEBT LIMIT AND MOTION TO INSTRUCT

RELATIVE TO TAXES AND REVENUE. THERE BE TWO HOURS OF DEBATE

EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE TWO LEADERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES

PRIOR TO VOTES IN RELATIONS TO THE MOTIONS, FURTHER NO

AMENDMENTS ANY OF THE AMENDMENTEDS PRIOR TO THE VOTE ALL OF THE

ABOVE OCCURRING WITH NO INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTIONAM ?

THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

MR. RUBIO: RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT — FIRST I THANK THE

SENATOR FROM ARIZONA FOR PROTECTING MY RIGHT TO OBJECT IN MY

ABSENCE BEFORE I MADE IT TO

FLOOR AND JUST TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT, I DON’T THINK THAT

WE OBJECT TO MOVING THE BUDGET CONFERENCE. WE OBJECT TO MOVING

THE BUDGET CONFERENCE AND HAVING THE DEBT LIMIT RAISED WITHIN

THAT CONFERENCE. I WOULD ASK THE SENATOR IF SHE WOULD CONSIDER

A UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT SHE MODIFY HER REQUEST SO IT NOT BE IN

ORDER FOR THE SENATE TO CONSIDER A CONFERENCE REPORT THAT

INCLUDES RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTIONS TO RAISE THE DEBT LIMIT.

MRS. MURRAY: MADAM PRESIDENT, IF THE SENATOR HEARD MY REQUEST,

I SAID THAT WE WOULD CONSIDER A MOTION TO INSTRUCT RELATIVE TO

THE DEBT LIMIT AS PART OF OUR AGREEMENT TO MOVE TO CONFERENCE.

SO SO THE SENATOR WOULD BE ALLOWED TO MAKE HIS VOICE HEARD AT

THAT TIME, AND I WOULD OBJECT TO MAKING A REQUIREMENT WITHOUT A

VOTE OF THE SENATE THAT SAYS THE MAJORITY WOULD AGREE WITH

THAT. SO I WOULD OBJECT TO HIS AMENDMENT AND AGAIN ASK FOR

CONSENT ON THE AGREEMENT THAT I HAVE BEFORE ME.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. IS THERE OBJECTION

TO THE ORIGINAL REQUEST?

MR. RUBIO: MADAM PRESIDENT?

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

MR. RUBIO: I OBJECT.

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD.
This afternoon, there were multiple requests for additional amendments to be called up to S.954, the Farm bill. None of the amendments received the consent necessary. The details of each request are below.Senator McCain asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so that his amendment #956 (catfish) could be made pending. Senator Landrieu objected to his request because she would like to call up her amendment #1113 (flood insurance) and is currently unable to receive unanimous consent.Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up his amendments:-          Coburn #1003 (prohibit Federal farm subsidies to person having seriously delinquent tax debts),-          Coburn #1004 (conservation purposes to end subsidies to millionaires),
–          Coburn #1005 (consolidate nutrition programs),

–          Coburn #1006 (access and safety of specialty crops),

–          Coburn #1007 (funding for market access program),

–          Coburn #1008 (eliminate duplicative access to broadband telecommunications in rural areas),

–          Coburn #1010 (prohibit replacement of ICD-9 with ICD-10 in implementing HIPAA standards),

–          McCaskill #1076 (prohibition on performance awards in Senior Executive Service during sequestration),

–          Coburn #1152 (allow demonstration projects to promote healthy eating among SNAP recipients).

Senator Landrieu objected to the first 5 requests. Senator Stabenow objected on Senator Landrieu’s behalf to the subsequent requests.

Senator Landrieu asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up the following amendments:

–          Landrieu #1113 (flood insurance)

–          Johnson SD-Crapo #1117 (flood insurance)

–          Cardin #1159 (side by side to Grassley #1097) and

–          Grassley #1097 (protect information of livestock producers)

that the time until 5:00pm be for debate on the amendments, that at 5:00pm, the Senate proceed to vote on the amendments and that all amendments be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

Senator Toomey objected to Senator Landrieu’s request because he would like additional amendments to be permitted to be made pending and receive votes.

Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent that every amendment filed to the Farm bill be considered read, debatable, and be available for a vote. Senator Stabenow objected to the request.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the following items in the following order:
–          S.954, the Farm bill.-          Motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
–          Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.954, the Farm bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5^th. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6^th.

At 10:00am on Thursday, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the following in the following order:

–          Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and

–          Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).

Details of the agreement are below.

If cloture is invoked on S.954, the Farm bill, the Senate will proceed vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #76, S.1003 [Republican bill]. Upon conclusion of the vote, notwithstanding cloture having been invoked on S.1003, if it is invoked on S.1003, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #74, S.953 [Democratic bill].

Upon conclusion of the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if it is invoked on S.953, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, post-cloture, if cloture was invoked on S.954.

Upon disposition of S.954, the Farm bill, if cloture was invoked on either of the motions to proceed to S.953 or S.1003, the Senate then will resume the motion to proceed on which cloture was invoked, post-cloture.

Further, if cloture was invoked on both motions to proceed, the Senate will consider the motions, post-cloture, in the order in which cloture was invoked. Finally, if the motion to proceed to S.1003 [Republican bill] is agreed to, and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked on the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.953 [Democratic bill], post-cloture, upon disposition of S.1003 [Republican bill].
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No ROLL CALL VOTESLEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Adopted S.Con.Res.18, a concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a late Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.160, a resolution relative to the memorial observances of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a late Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.161, relative to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Adopted S.Res.162, Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as “National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month”.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
8:36:25 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 242, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2013.

10:00:13 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mo Brooks to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:49:07 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 4.
12:00:27 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, Kauai Aadheenam Hindu Monastery, Kauai, Hawaii
12:02:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cotton to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:36:55 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 588 with an amendment.
12:37:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:37:34 P.M.	H.R. 671	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 671 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.”
12:38:08 P.M.	H.R. 671	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 671	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 671.
12:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 671	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 671	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:22 P.M.	H.R. 671	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:58:15 P.M.	H. Res. 243	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 243 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:02:04 P.M.	H. Res. 243	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 243.
1:50:53 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Res. 160 and S. Con. Res. 18.
1:50:54 P.M.	H. Res. 243	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 243.
2:31:47 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 186).
2:31:48 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 187 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:39:36 P.M.	H. Res. 243	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 187).
2:39:39 P.M.	H. Res. 243	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:40:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:40:59 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 18 — “Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.”
2:41:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:41:41 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 18	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:42:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. H.R. 2216 — “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
2:42:21 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions.
2:42:39 P.M.	H.R. 2216	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII.
2:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 2216	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2216.

3:42:52 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce real property for agencies by $38,513,000, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:42:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:50:32 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the first Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:52:21 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Military Construction Authorization funds to $0, and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:02:15 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:07:08 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith (VA), numbered 1 and printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the amount made available annually for the maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters from $35 thousand to $15 thousand per unit.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant the the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffith (VA) amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
4:09:38 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Griffith (VA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

19:01 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, to require $35 million be designated for the research of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Veterans.
4:19:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:23 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, to require that $5 million be designated for job training for Veterans.
4:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gallego amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:31:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, to require that $44 million be designated to increase staff at the Veterans Affairs regional offices.
4:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amodei amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amodei demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:49:37 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, to require that none of the funds be obligated or expended for the development of an electronic health record except for a health record as set forth in the Joint Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2015 of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, Joint Executive Council.
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:09 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike Section 413 which prohibits the use of funds to construct or expand any facility in the United States to house any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the purposes of detention or imprisonment.
5:06:11 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:17:55 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:19:41 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Farr, numbered 2 printed to the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for implementation of Veterans Health Administration directive 2011-004 regarding “Access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs”.
5:19:43 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
5:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 2216	By unanimous consent, the Farr amendment was withdrawn.
5:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kingston, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to pay more than 75% of the salary of any senior Department of Veterans Affairs official during the period beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on September 30, 2014, unless as of July 1, 2014, the percentage of disability compensation claims that are more than 125 days old is less than or equal to 40%.
5:26:26 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:40:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Kingston amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Ms. Kuster, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any conference (as described in the Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-12-12, “Promoting Efficient Spending to Support Agency Operations”, dated May 11, 2012) for which the cost to the agency exceeds $500,000.
5:40:33 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kuster amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Kuster amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:43:38 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rothfus, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary to pay performance awards under specified conditions.
5:43:40 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rothfus amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule.
5:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Rothfus amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:59:07 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:29 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to propose, plan for, or execute a new or additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
6:00:31 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:49 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.

6:04:54 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:05:05 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Terry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to increase the funding for any major medical facility project which is under construction as of the date of the enactment of this Act, above the amount specified in the prospectus described in subsection (b) of such section 8104 and the detailed estimate of cost described in paragraph (1) of such subsection.
6:05:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Terry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:09:57 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
6:09:59 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to decrease funds in the General Administration account of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $10 million and increase funds in the Information Technology Systems account of the Department of Veterans Affairs by the same amount to assist with claims processing.
6:12:53 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (FL), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to maintain or improve Department of Defense real property with a zero percent utilization rate according to the Department’s real property inventory database, except in the case of maintenance of a historic property as required by the National Historic Preservation Act or maintenance to prevent a negative environmental impact as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
6:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:21:16 P.M.	H.R. 2216	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act).
6:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:50:02 P.M.	H.R. 2216	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:51:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	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.
7:19:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 188).
7:24:46 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 189).
7:25:04 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Moran amendment (A008) Roll Call 190 – Recorded vote pending.

7:30:03 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 254 (Roll no. 190).
7:35:27 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 191).
7:35:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Mr. Culberson moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
7:36:00 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
7:36:05 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2216.
7:36:06 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:36:56 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
7:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
7:39:54 P.M.	H.R. 2216	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Enyart motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add $9.2 million in funding for the hiring of 94 additional claims processors. The increase would be offset by funds from the Departmental Administration account of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
7:49:10 P.M.	H.R. 2216	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:56:37 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 227 (Roll no. 192).
8:06:11 P.M.	H.R. 2216	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 421 – 4 (Roll no. 193).
8:06:13 P.M.	H.R. 2216	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:06:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:09:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:55:35 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013.