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05/23/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 10:30am, there will be 2 roll call votes. The first vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Senate will then resume Legislative Session and consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. There will then be a roll call vote on the Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).
If cloture is invoked on the Srinivasan nomination, the time during consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, will count post-cloture on the nomination.
As a reminder, there will be 2 roll call votes at 10:30am:- motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and- Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).Today we will work towards a finite list of amendments to the Farm bill. We hope we can work something out so we can finish our work today. If we don’t then we’ll have to be here tomorrow in the afternoon to finish the Srinivasan nomination.
The cloture vote on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia, has been vitiated. At 1pm today, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and debate the Srinivasan nomination for one hour, with the time equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.Now that the Circuit Court nomination vote has been scheduled for later this afternoon, we will shortly lock in an agreement to resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, at 10:30am and have 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels) (60-affirmative vote threshold) at 10:30am.10:30am Vote:– Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels) (60-affirmative vote threshold) 2:00pm Vote:– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia
10:38am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels) (60-affirmative vote threshold);Not Agreed To: 27-71
The Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labeling) was not agreed to 27-71. We are working on an agreement to have additional votes after the 2pm vote on the Srinivasan nomination. Another message will be sent if an when an agreement is reached.
Senator McCaskill asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees on each side relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order.Senator Lee asked that she modify her request to prohibit consideration of a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to increase the debt limit. Senator McCain urged Senator Lee to allow the Senate to vote on motions to instruct conferees to go to conference. Senator McCaskill objected to modifying her request. Senator Lee objected to McCaskill’s request.Senator Rubio asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and to prohibit consideration of a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions on the debt limit. Senator McCain objected
The time until 1pm is equally divided on the Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco). Following the 2pm vote on the Srinivasan nomination, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Feinstein amendment.
The Feinstein-McCain amendment is subject to a 60-vote threshold. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to the vote.2pm votes:– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and- Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold)
The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:
- Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)
The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:
- Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
- Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
- Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
- Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
- Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
- Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
- Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
- Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54
- Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods) Not Agreed to: 27-71 (60 vote threshold)
- Feinstein amendment #923 (crop insurance – tobacco) Not Agreed to: 44-52 (60 vote threshold)
- Hagan amendment #1031 (crop insurance fraud) Agreed to: 94-0
- Durbin-Coburn amendment #953 (crop insurance premiums) Agreed to: 59-33
- 2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #93, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;Confirmed: 97-0
- 2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold);Not Agreed To: 44-52The managers of the Farm bill would like to have additional votes this afternoon. Senator Reid said that if we are able to get consent to have the votes today, it would be before 5pm. The managers are trying to get a finite list of amendments to the Farm bill. Senator Reid is talking to members about proceeding the Immigration bill the week we get back or wait a week.
- There will be a vote Monday, June 3 around 5:30pm.
- At 3:15pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments:-
- Hagan #1031 (crop insurance fraud)
- Durbin-Coburn #953 (premium subsidy)No amendments are in order prior to the vote. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided. Upon disposition of the amendments Senator Merkley will be recognized.
- 3:14pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Hagan amendment #1031 (crop insurance fraud)Agreed to: 94-0
- 3:41pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Durbin-Coburn amendment #953 (premium subsidy)Agreed to: 59-33
- Senator Merkley asked unanimous consent to call up amendment #978 (Plant Protection Act) and Senator Cochran objected.
- At 5:30pm on Monday, June 3, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill:
- – Moran #987 (alfalfa); and- Coons-Johanns #1079 (food aid).No amendments to either amendment are in order prior to the votes. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the votes.The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
- WRAP UP
- ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 27-71 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)2)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Confirmed: 97-0
  3)      Feinstein amendment #923 (crop insurance – tobacco); Not Agreed to: 44-52 (60 affirmative-vote threshold)
  
  4)      Hagan amendment #1031 (crop insurance fraud); Agreed to: 94-0
  
  5)      Durbin amendment #953 (crop insurance premiums); Agreed to: 59-33
  
  LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
  
  Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.129, S.Res.129, a resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States with a Hirono amendment to the preamble.
  
  Adopted S.Res.158, to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.
  
  Adopted S.Con.Res.17, the adjournment resolution.
  
  Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.3, to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes. (Republican request)
  
  Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act. (Republican resquest)
  
  EXECUTIVE ITEMS
  
  Confirmed the following items by voice vote:
  
  THE JUDICIARY
  
  Executive Calendar #11 Mark A. Barnett- to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
  
  Executive Calendar #12 Claire R. Kelly- to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
  
  Confirmed the following items by unanimous consent:
  
  All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy
  
  DEPARTMENT OF STATE
  
  Executive Calendar #93 Deborah Kay Jones – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Libya
  
  Executive Calendar #94 James Knight – to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Chad
  
  THE JUDICIARY
  
  Executive Calendar #105 Michael Kenny O’Keefe – to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years
  
  Executive Calendar #106 Robert D. Okun – to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years
  
  AIR FORCE
  
  Executive Calendar #107 Col. James E. McClain – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #108 Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #109 Col. Robert C. Bolton – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #110 Col. Andrew P. Armacost – to be Brigadier General
  
  ARMY
  
  Executive Calendar #111 Brig. Gen. John F. Wharton – to be Major General
  
  Executive Calendar #112 Col. Gabriel Troiano – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #113 Col. Jeffrey B. Clark – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #114 Brig. Gen. James A. Adkins – to be Major General
  
  Col. James D. Campbell – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #115 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Colonel Wayne L. Black
  
  Colonel Michael K. Hanifan
  
  Colonel Daniel M. Krumrei
  
  Colonel Robert E. Windham, Jr.
  
  Executive Calendar #116 to be Major General-
  
  Brigadier General Mark E. Anderson
  
  Brigadier General Julie A. Bentz
  
  Brigadier General Courtney P. Carr
  
  Brigadier General Daniel R. Hokanson
  
  Brigadier General Francis S. Laudano, III
  
  Brigadier General Scott D. Legwold
  
  Brigadier General Roger L. McClellan
  
  Brigadier General Timothy M. McKeithen
  
  Brigadier General Michael D. Navrkal
  
  Brigadier General Bruce E. Oliveira
  
  Brigadier General Charles E. Petrarca, Jr.
  
  Brigadier General Kenneth C. Roberts
  
  Brigadier General William F. Roy
  
  Brigadier General William L. Smith
  
  Executive Calendar #117 to be Brigadier General-
  
  Colonel Steven R. Beach
  
  Colonel Kenneth A. Beard
  
  Colonel Fred C. Bolton
  
  Colonel Michael J. Bouchard
  
  Colonel Gregory S. Bowen
  
  Colonel Mark D. Brackney
  
  Colonel John E. Burk
  
  Colonel Christopher M. Burns
  
  Colonel Sean M. Casey
  
  Colonel Russell A. Crane
  
  Colonel Richard H. Dahlman
  
  Colonel Marc Ferraro
  
  Colonel Robert A. Fode
  
  Colonel Christopher J. Fowler
  
  Colonel Paul F. Griffin
  
  Colonel Gerald E. Hadley
  
  Colonel Patrick M. Hamilton
  
  Colonel William M. Hart
  
  Colonel Robert T. Herbert
  
  Colonel Marvin T. Hunt
  
  Colonel Charles T. Jones
  
  Colonel Hunt W. Kerrigan
  
  Colonel John F. King
  
  Colonel Dirk R. Kloss
  
  Colonel Jeffery P. Kramer
  
  Colonel Gordon D. Kuntz
  
  Colonel Masaki G. Kuwana, Jr.
  
  Colonel Donald P. Laucirica
  
  Colonel Mark S. Lovejoy
  
  Colonel Mark A. Lumpkin
  
  Colonel Robert K. Lytle
  
  Colonel Tammy J. Maas
  
  Colonel Francis B. Magurn, II
  
  Colonel Mark G. Malanka
  
  Colonel Thomas R. McCune
  
  Colonel Francis M. McGinn
  
  Colonel Michael D. Merritt
  
  Colonel Richard J. Noriega
  
  Colonel Robert D. Pasqualucci
  
  Colonel Val L. Peterson
  
  Colonel Christopher J. Petty
  
  Colonel John M. Rhodes
  
  Colonel Scott H. Schofield
  
  Colonel Linda L. Singh
  
  Colonel Danny K. Speigner
  
  Colonel Bryan E. Suntheimer
  
  Colonel Michael A. Sutton
  
  Colonel Steven A. Tabor
  
  Colonel Gregory A. Thingvold
  
  Colonel Michael C. Thompson
  
  Colonel Kirk E. Vanpelt
  
  Colonel William A. Ward
  
  Colonel Steven R. Watt
  
  Colonel Ronald P. Welch
  
  Colonel David B. Wiles
  
  Colonel Giselle M. Wilz
  
  Colonel James P. Wong
  
  Colonel Jerry L. Wood
  
  Colonel Gary S. Yaple
  
  Executive Calendar #118 to be Major General-
  
  Brigadier General Louis H. Guernsey, Jr.
  
  Brigadier General Kenneth L. Reiner
  
  to be Brigadier General-
  
  Colonel Stephen G. Kent
  
  Colonel Juan A. Rivera
  
  Executive Calendar #119 Col. Richard J. Torres – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #120 Col. Michael Dillard – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #121 Col. Donald E. Jackson, Jr. – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #122 Lt. Gen. William T. Grisoli – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #123 Col. John M. Cho – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #124 Col. Brian E. Alvin – to be Brigadier General
  
  Executive Calendar #125 to be Major General-
  
  Brigadier General William F. Duffy
  
  Brigadier General Ronald E. Dziedzicki
  
  Brigadier General Mark T. McQueen
  
  Brigadier General Lucas N. Polakowski
  
  Brigadier General Ricky L. Waddell
  
  to be Brigadier General
  
  Colonel Steven W. Ainsworth
  
  Colonel Ronald A. Bassford
  
  Colonel Jose R. Burgos
  
  Colonel John E. Cardwell
  
  Colonel Daniel J. Christian
  
  Colonel John J. Elam
  
  Colonel Bruce E. Hackett
  
                 With the exception of Colonel Joseph J. Heck
  
  Colonel Thomas J. Kallman
  
  Colonel William B. Mason
  
  Colonel Kenneth H. Moore
  
  Colonel Thomas T. Murray
  
  Colonel Michael C. O’Guinn
  
  Colonel Miyako N. Schanely
  
  NAVY
  
  Executive Calendar #126 Rear Adm. Terry J. Benedict – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #127 Rear Adm. (lh) Joseph W. Rixey – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #128 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)-
  
  Captain John W. V. Ailes
  
  Captain Babette Bolivar
  
  Captain Daryl L. Caudle
  
  Captain Kyle J. Cozad
  
  Captain Randy B Crites
  
  Captain Daniel H. Fillion
  
  Captain Lisa M. Franchetti
  
  Captain Marcus A. Hitchcock
  
  Captain Thomas J. Kearney
  
  Captain Roy J. Kelley
  
  Captain James T. Loeblein
  
  Captain Brian E. Luther
  
  Captain William R. Merz
  
  Captain Michael T. Moran
  
  Captain Christopher J. Murray
  
  Captain John B. Nowell, Jr.
  
  Captain Timothy G. Szymanski
  
  Captain Richard L. Williams, Jr.
  
  Executive Calendar #129 Capt. Timothy J. White – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #130 Capt. Nancy A. Norton – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #131 Capt. Robert D. Sharp – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #132 Capt. Louis V. Cariello – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
  
  Executive Calendar #133 Mark I. Fox – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #134 Vice Adm. Michelle J. Howard – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #135 Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #136 Rear Adm. Sean A. Pybus – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #137 Rear Adm. Paul A. Grosklags – to be Vice Admiral
  
  Executive Calendar #138 Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift – to be Vice Admiral
  
  MARINE CORPS
  
  Executive Calendar #139 Maj. Gen. Robert R. Ruark – to be Lieutenant General
  
  Executive Calendar #140 Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters – to be Lieutenant General
- At 5:30pm on Monday, June 3, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes in relation to the following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill:-

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

9:00:38 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:44 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:01:28 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Frank Hampton, Jr., Church of God, Jackson, Michigan.

9:02:30 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.

9:03:19 A.M.

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

9:03:49 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:19:30 A.M.

H. Res. 232

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 232 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes.”

9:19:40 A.M.

H. Res. 232

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 232.

10:04:00 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 258, without amendment.
10:04:01 A.M.		The House resumed consideration of H. Res. 232.
10:48:09 A.M.	H. Res. 232	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 195 (Roll no. 180).
10:59:44 A.M.	H. Res. 232	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 193 (Roll no. 181).
10:59:45 A.M.	H. Res. 232	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:59:48 A.M.	H.R. 1911	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 232. H.R. 1911 — “To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013.”
10:59:53 A.M.	H.R. 1911	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1911 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
11:00:57 A.M.	H.R. 1911	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1911.
11:58:23 A.M.	H.R. 1911	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:58:51 A.M.	H.R. 1911	Ms. Sinema moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
11:59:03 A.M.	H.R. 1911	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sinema motion to recommit with instructions pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section pertaining to protecting students from teaser interest rates that lead to higher long-term costs. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
12:07:29 P.M.	H.R. 1911	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:32:10 P.M.	H.R. 1911	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 182).
12:41:33 P.M.	H.R. 1911	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 183).
12:41:34 P.M.	H.R. 1911	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:44:32 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:45:06 P.M.		Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 24. Agreed to without objection.
12:46:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:04:15 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:36:17 P.M.		National Council on the Arts – Pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 955(b) note), the Democratic Leader appointed the following member of the House to the National Council on the Arts: Ms. McCollum.
2:37:26 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:37:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:37:46 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2013.

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UPDATE: Abortion ban subcommittee hearing today

05/23/2013 Nativegrl77

20 Week Abortion ban gets Congressional Hearing

Today, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) is holding a hearing in his subcommittee on legislation that would take away women’s constitutional rights and put women across America in danger.

Ironically, Franks‘ panel is called the “Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice,” neither of which Mr. Franks seems very interested in using to protect women.

This is incredibly dangerous legislation. It’s a blatant attempt to roll back a woman’s right to choose. We need to fight it every step of the way. People need to know this is happening. People need to know what’s in store if these anti-choice zealots have their way.

Please make an emergency gift to stand against this bill and to stand up for women.

Yesterday, the radical anti-choice group Susan B. Anthony List stood with Rep. Franks and declared their support for this terrible bill. Anti-choice activists want to drag us back to the days when abortion was illegal and desperate women had nowhere to turn. I won’t go back. Will you?

Ilyse G. Hogue President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

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LL Bakery, Inc. Announces the Recall of White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish for Undeclared Milk Allergens

05/21/2013 03:41 PM EDT

LL Bakery Inc. of Torrance, CA is recalling all White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish because product labels fail to declare the allergen “milk”, in the whey powder listed in their ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a life threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, that requires immediate medical attention should they consume these products.

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Top 3: No Relief For Oklahoma, A Congressman’s Hypocrisy, And The Supreme Court

05/22/2013 Nativegrl77

OKLAHOMA SENATOR REFUSES TO SUPPORT TORNADO RELIEF WITHOUT BUDGET CUTS

CONGRESSMAN COMPARES FOOD STAMPS TO STEALING

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IN TROUBLE

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the Senate debates/votes S.954 Nominees S.Res65 :::::: CONGRES :::::: the House debates

05/22/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. We will continue to work through amendments to the Farm bill during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #43, S.Res.65, resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
- There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
- Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:00pm), there will be a roll call vote in relation to the resolution. If the resolution is agreed to, the preamble will be agreed to.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Unless an agreement is reached, Senators should expect that cloture vote on Thursday morning.
This morning Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on Tuesday, June 4, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senator Reid objected and explained some of his frustrations over continued Republican delay on nominations. As a reminder, Senator Reid filed cloture on the Srinivasan nomination last night and the cloture vote will occur tomorrow.Senator McConnell noted that there is another circuit judge on the calendar that was reported prior to the Srinivasan nomination that the Wyoming senators would like to confirm. Senator Reid then suggested we confirm that nomination today and again asked consent to vote today on the Srinivasan today.
Senator McConnell objected and said he would continue working on nominations off the floor.
The Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business (approx 11:35am), the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill. Today we will continue to process amendments to the bill. Currently the Leahy amendment #998 (rural broadband) is pending.As a reminder, at 5pm today, the Senate will vote on adoption of S.Res.65, a resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.
For the information of senators, there is a chance that when we resume consideration of the Farm bill Senator Inhofe will offer amendment #960 (repeal nutrition entitlements programs and establish nutrition assistance block grants) and we vote in relation to the amendment as early as 12:00 noon.
At 12:00 noon the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition block grants);Not Agreed To: 36-60
The following amendments to S.954, the Farm bill, were agreed to by unanimous consent:- Franken #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities); and- Vitter #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murders)
Senator Kaine asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution and that 2 motions to instruct conferees relative to the debt limit and taxes/revenue be in order. Senator Rubio asked that the request be modified to prohibit consideration of any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions regarding the debt limit. Senator Kaine objected to modify his request. Senator Rubio objected to the original request. Senator McCain then argued that we go through regular order and go to conference on the budget resolution, with motions to instruct conferees in order, and a debate ensued.

Senator Stabenow has called up Shaheen amendment #925 (Sugar programs ). We are working towards an agreement to vote in relation to the amendment this afternoon, perhaps around the vote on the Iran Sanctions resolution.

At 3:45pm the Senate will begin consideration of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions. There will be up to 50 minutes for debate, with the Majority controlling 20 minutes and the Republicans controlling 30 minutes. At approximately 4:35pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the resolution. There will then be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs). No second degree amendments are in order to the Shaheen amendment prior to the vote.

4:35pm votes

– Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions

– Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs)

The Senate has reached an agreement that tomorrow, following the cloture vote on the Srinivasan nomination and notwithstanding cloture having been invoked, if invoked, the Senate resume legislative session and consideration of S.954, the Farm bill, and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the pending Sanders amendment #965 (GMO food labels). No second degree amendments are in order prior to the vote. the amendment is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold. The time consumed during consideration of the Farm bill will count post-cloture.

There will be 2 roll call votes at 10:30am:

– motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #95, the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia; and

– Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)(60 affirmative-vote threshold).

4:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions.

Adopted: 99-0

:04pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Shaheen amendment #925 (sugar programs);

Not Agreed To: 44-54

The managers of the bill will continue to work on amendments, however, there will be no further roll call votes today.

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

The following amendments are pending to S.954, the Farm bill:

Leahy amendment #998 (gigabit Internet pilot program)
Sanders amendment #965 (GMO foods)

The following amendments have been considered to S.954, the Farm bill:

Cantwell amendment #919 (Indian tribes – land and soil conservation programs) Agreed to: 87-8
Sessions amendment #945, as modified (eligibility criteria for agriculture irrigation assistance) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Roberts amendment #948 (SNAP) Not Agreed to: 40-58
Gillibrand amendment #931 (SNAP funding) Not Agreed to: 26-70
Inhofe amendment #960 (repeal SNAP and establish nutrition assistance block program) Not Agreed to: 36-60
Franken amendment #992 (access to grocery delivery for homebound seniors and persons with disabilities) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Vitter amendment #1056 (end food stamp eligibility for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles, and murderers) Agreed to by unanimous consent
Shaheen amendment #925 (Federal sugar program) Not Agreed to: 45-54

Senator Sanders called up amendment #965 (GMO food labels). We are working on an agreement to vote in relation to the his amendment tomorrow. As a reminder, the cloture vote on the Srinavasan will occur tomorrow, potentially in the 10:30am range. Stay tuned for a final decision on the vote time.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Inhofe amendment #960 (nutrition assistance block grants) to S.954, the Farm bill; Not Agreed to: 36-60

2) Adoption of S.Res.65, Iran Sanctions; Adopted: 99-0

3) Shaheen amendment #965 (federal sugar program reform) to S.954; Not Agreed to: 45-54

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.258, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.45, the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1003, the Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act. (Coburn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1004, the Anti-Trust Freedom Act. (Paul)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
5:05:58 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:22 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:56:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
12:00:57 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ken Whitten, Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, Florida
12:02:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 P.M.		The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:38:03 P.M.		Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities – Pursuant to Section 3 of the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-275), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Robert E. “Bud” Cramer of Huntsville Alabama.
12:38:25 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 May 22, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.
12:38:55 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
12:41:32 P.M.	H. Res. 228	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
2:01:56 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 194 (Roll no. 167).
2:02:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado storm.
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 185 (Roll no. 168).
2:15:33 P.M.	H. Res. 228	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:41 P.M.	H.R. 3	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 3 — “To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.”
2:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 3	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 228 and Rule XVIII.
2:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 3	The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 3	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3.

4:03:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-88 to add to the findings in Section 2 highlighting the State Department’s scientific and environmental findings which conclude that the Keystone XL pipeline is a safe and environmentally sound project
4:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber(TX) amendment No. 1.
4:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Weber amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-88 to add a finding that “the reliance on oil sands crudes for transportation fuels would likely result in an increase in incremental greenhouse gas emissions” in the United States, resulting in additional greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.3 million passenger vehicles. Also provides that the bill will not go into effect unless the President finds that TransCanada or tar sands producers will fully offset the additional greenhouse gas emissions.
4:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
4:24:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a study on the health impacts of increased air pollution in communities surrounding the refineries that will transport diluted bitumen through the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
4:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment No. 3.
4:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (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.
4:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-88 to require a threat assessment of pipeline vulnerabilities to terrorist attack and corrective actions necessary to protect the pipeline from such an attack and to mitigate any resulting spill.
4:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 4.
4:37:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:38:21 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rahall, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-88 to strike section 3 of the bill (Keystone XL Permit Approval). Section 3 eliminates the requirement for a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline across an international border. Section 3 further deems the new application for the Keystone XL pipeline approved, based on a final environmental impact statement issued by the U.S. Department of State for a different pipeline route.
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall amendment No. 5.
4:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rahall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:48:14 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-88 to remove the mandate to allow one specifically named company to never receive appropriate oversight through the permit process for operation and/or maintenance–in perpetuity, while allowing construction permit fast-track.
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 6.
4:48:39 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Esty amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-88 to lengthen the time period for filing a claim under the Act from 60 days to 1 year
4:57:10 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.
5:04:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Ms. Chu, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-88 to require the GAO to conduct a study and prepare a report of the Keystone XL pipeline to determine the total projected costs of pipeline spill cleanup, including the potential impacts of a petroleum spill on public health and the environment and the quantity and quality of water available for agricultural and municipal purposes.
5:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 8.
5:12:37 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:13:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-88 to require TransCanada to submit its oil spill response plan, and any updates to the plan, to the Governors of each State in which the Keystone XL pipeline operates. TransCanada is required to develop such a plan under current law and regulations; only certain Federal agencies receive and review the plan.
5:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 9.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:33 P.M.	H.R. 3	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-88 to increase American energy independence by requiring that all oil and refined fuels transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline be used here in the United States and not exported, unless the President finds that an exception is required by law or in the national interest.
5:18:50 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10.
5:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:59:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 168 (Roll no. 169).
6:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 269 (Roll no. 170).
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 239 (Roll no. 171).
6:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 172).
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Rahall amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 173).
6:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 174).
6:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 234 (Roll no. 175).
6:29:09 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Chu amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 176).
6:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 3	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 177).
6:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3.
6:35:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 3	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 3	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
6:36:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the House to report the same back with an amendment requiring TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to certify to the President that diluted bitumen and other materials derived from tar sands or oils sands that are transported through the Keystone XL pipeline be treated as crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
6:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 3	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:52:31 P.M.	H.R. 3	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 223 (Roll no. 178).
7:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 3	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 175, 1 Present (Roll no. 179).
7:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:01:20 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 232.
7:02:29 P.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:39 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1949 — “To direct the Secretary of Education to convene the Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a study on improvements to postsecondary education transparency at the Federal level.”
7:03:59 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1949	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
7:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 1949	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 1949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 271	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 271 — “To clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes.”
7:20:30 P.M.	H.R. 271	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:36 P.M.	H.R. 271	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 271.
7:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 271	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 271	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:34:07 P.M.		Migratory Bird Conservation Commission – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Mr. Wittman and Mr. Dingell.
7:34:27 P.M.		Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission – Pursuant to section 672(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dov S. Zakheim, Silver Spring, MD; Mr. Michael R. Higgins, Washington, DC.
7:34:47 P.M.		Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission – Pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 113th Congress the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: Mr. McGovern.
7:35:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:41:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:11:43 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:11:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2013.