• The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
• Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act with the time until noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Boxer and Vitter or their designees.
• At noon, there will be a cloture vote on S.601, WRDA. The managers of the bill continue to work on a finite list of amendments; Senators will be notified if an agreement is reached.
• The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder, the filing deadline for second degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, is 11:15am today. Please send a signed copy of any germane second degree amendments to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

The managers of the bill continue to negotiate an agreement to complete action on the WRDA bill. Last night we hotlined a list of amendments that could either be agreed to or would require a vote. We believe we are close to being able to lock in an agreement to limit amendments and vitiate cloture, but, as always, that takes consent and we’re not quite there yet. Another message will be sent if and when an agreement is reached.

If no agreement can be reached, at approximately 12:00 noon the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, WRDA.

In an effort to give the managers additional time to work on an agreement to limit amendments to S.601, the cloture vote has been postponed and will now occur at 2:30pm.

If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will proceed to the cloture vote at 2:30pm. If cloture is invoked, it will be considered as having been invoked at 12:00 noon.

It appears that we are very close reaching an agreement on a finite list of amendments to S.601, WRDA. We are currently in a quorum call to finalize the details. If we are able to reach an agreement, cloture would be vitiated and we could see some votes on amendments in the 5:30pm range tonight. Again, if no deal is reached, we would proceed with the cloture vote.

The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:

• Hoeven amendment #909

The following amendments have been considered to S.601:

• Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
• Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
• Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
• Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
• Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
• Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
• Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
• McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
• Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
• Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather) Agreed to by UC
• Sessions amendment #811, as modified (Tennessee Valley Authority to grant restrictions) Agreed to by UC
• Coburn amendment #823 (Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission) Agreed to by UC
• Warner amendment #873 (4 Mile Run) Agreed to by UC
• Baucus amendment #847 Agreed to by UC
• Boxer-Vitter amendment #899, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Inhofe amendment #895 Agreed to by UC
• Wicker amendment #894 Agreed to by UC
• Inhofe amendment #867 Agreed to by UC
• Boozman amendment #872 Agreed to by UC
• Thune amendment #912 Agreed to by UC
• Cornyn amendment #880 Agreed to by UC
• Murkowski amendment #904 Agreed to by UC
• Klobuchar amendment #884 Agreed to by UC
• Wyden amendment #870, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Cochran amendment #911, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Carper amendment #882 Agreed to by UC
• Murkowski amendment #903, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Durbin amendment #906, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Levin amendment #893 Agreed to by UC
• Collins amendment #898 Agreed to by UC
• Cardin amendment #861, as modified Agreed to by UC
• Brown-Graham amendment #907 Agreed to by UC
• Wyden amendment #896 Agreed to by UC
• Inhofe amendment #797 Agreed to by UC
• Barrasso amendment #868 Not Agreed to: 52-44
• Sanders amendment #889 Not Agreed to: 56-40

Senator Boxer asked consent to consider a finite list of amendments including Johnson (SD) #891 (flood insurance) and Landrieu #888 (flood insurance). Senator Toomey reserved his right to object and stated his opposition to Landrieu’s amendment #888 and objected to the request.

After some debate between Senators Landrieu and Toomey, Senator Boxer asked the same consent without the Landrieu and Johnson (SD) amendments.

Senator Rubio reserved his right to object and asked that the Rubio amendment #892 (IRS) be in order. Senator Boxer reminded the Senate that this is a water resources bill and did not agree to include the Rubio amendment in the agreement. Senator Rubio did not object to the overall agreement on the WRDA bill and the request was agreed to.

As a result of this agreement, we will not have a cloture vote on the bill. We expect a series of 2 votes beginning at 5:00pm tonight. Most likely candidates for roll call votes tonight are Barrasso #868 and Sanders #889. Inhofe #797 will likely be a voice vote. We expect to resume voting in relation to the remaining amendments and passage at a time to be determined tomorrow.

The following amendments will be considered and agreed to, en bloc:

–          Baucus #847;

–          Boxer-Vitter #899, as modified;

–          Inhofe #895;

–          Wicker #894;

–          Inhofe #867;

–          Boozman #872;

–          Thune #912;

–          Cornyn #880;

–          Murkowski #904;

–          Klobuchar #884;

–          Wyden #870, as modified;

–          Cochran #911, as modified;

–          Carper #882;

–          Murkowski #903, as modified;

–          Durbin #906, as modified;

–          Levin #893;

–          Collins #898;

–          Cardin #861, as modified;

–          Brown-Graham #907; and

–          Wyden #896.

Further, that the only remaining amendments in order to the bill be the following:

–          Inhofe #797;

–          Barrasso #868 (60 affirmative vote threshold);;

–          Sanders #889 (60 affirmative vote threshold);

–          Coburn #815;

–          Coburn #816;

–          Merkley #866;

–          Udall(NM) #853;

–          Hoeven #909; and

–          Boozeman #822

No second degree amendments are in order to any of the amendments prior to votes in relation to the amendments. The time until 5:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or designees, for debate on the amendments. At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed. All after the first vote will be ten minute votes. There will be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote. The following amendments are subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold:  Sanders #889; Barrasso #868.

Finally, upon disposition of the Hoeven amendment #909, the cloture motion be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of S.601, as amended.

At 5pm today, the Senate will vote in relation to the Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) and Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters). Both amendments are subject to 60-affirmative vote threshold. Following the votes, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. When the Senate resumes consideration of S.601, WRDA, tomorrow (expect around 11:15am), we will resume the voting sequence in the previous order. The first vote in each series will be 15 minute votes and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

5pm votes

–          Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) **expect voice vote

–          Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights)

–          Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

Tomorrow’s roll call votes (approx. 11:15am)

–          Coburn #815 (beach renourishment);

–          Coburn #816 (Infrastructure Deathourization Commission projects);

–          Merkley #866 (use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods);

–          Udall(NM) #853 (pilot program);

–          Hoeven #909 (surplus water charges);

–          Boozeman #822 (recreational lands pass programs);

–          Passage of S.601, as amended.

The Senate agreed to the Inhofe amendment #797 (land exchange) by voice vote.

At 5:06pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed To: 52-44

Next Vote:

Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters)

5:34pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters);

Not Agreed To: 56-40

Senator Warner asked unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.

Senator Warner objected to modifying the request.

Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Barrasso amendment #868 (water rights) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 52-44 (60-vote threshold)

2)      Sanders #889 (restoration of certain properties impacted by natural disasters); Not Agreed To: 56-40 (60-vote threshold)

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.140, Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Adopted S.Res.141, A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act. (Reed)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
2:03:49 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2013.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 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.
12:06:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
2:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:47 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brooks of AL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M.		<ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:03:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
5:03:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:03:40 P.M.	H.R. 180	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
5:03:45 P.M.	H.R. 180	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:52 P.M.	H.R. 180	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 180.
5:16:43 P.M.	H.R. 180	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.
5:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
5:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:58 P.M.	H.R. 1580	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
5:29:38 P.M.	H.R. 1580	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.
5:30:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
5:30:39 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 10.
5:42:09 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	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.
5:42:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 14.
6:30:15 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 180 — “To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.”
6:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 180	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 2 (Roll no. 144).
6:54:09 P.M.	H.R. 180	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1580 — “To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.”
7:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 1580	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 145).
7:02:36 P.M.	H.R. 1580	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:51 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Considered as unfinished business. S. Con. Res. 10 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.”
7:09:26 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 146).
7:09:27 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 10	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:44 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:56 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:10:43 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:10:46 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:47 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2013.

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