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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, June 3, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
At 5:30pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa)
Agreed to: 72-18
The Coons amendment #1079 (increase authorization for food aid procurement projects) was agreed to by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes today
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:50 P.M.
The House received a communication from Peter Szwec, Senior Systems Analyst. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Szwec notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, for witness testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House, except to the extent that questions put to him seek information that is privileged.
2:11:46 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:02:37 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
4:02:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
4:03:02 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1919 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain, and for other purposes.”
4:03:15 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:03:18 P.M.
H.R. 1919
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1919.
4:34:28 P.M.
H.R. 1919
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:30 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:34:55 P.M.
S. 622
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
4:35:05 P.M.
S. 622
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:07 P.M.
S. 622
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 622.
4:54:05 P.M.
S. 622
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.
4:54:44 P.M.
H.R. 126
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 126 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.”
4:54:55 P.M.
H.R. 126
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:57 P.M.
H.R. 126
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 126.
5:03:07 P.M.
H.R. 126
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:03:09 P.M.
H.R. 126
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:32 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
5:03:53 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:57 P.M.
H.R. 1206
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1206.
5:08:29 P.M.
H.R. 1206
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.
5:09:00 P.M.
H.R. 885
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 885 — “To expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, and for other purposes.”
5:09:11 P.M.
H.R. 885
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:12 P.M.
H.R. 885
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 885.
5:25:28 P.M.
H.R. 885
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:31 P.M.
H.R. 885
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:34 P.M.
H.R. 885
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:26:33 P.M.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declaired in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995, and implementing certain statutory requirements of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-32).
5:29:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:03 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
6:30:42 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
6:31:43 P.M.
H.R. 1206
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 184 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
6:56:10 P.M.
H.R. 1206
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 184).
6:56:11 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:25 P.M.
S. 622
Considered as unfinished business. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
7:04:26 P.M.
S. 622
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 12 (Roll no. 185).
7:04:27 P.M.
S. 622
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:40 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 242 — “Relating to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from the State of New Jersey.”
7:08:36 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Pending disposition of the measure, the Chair recognized Members of the New Jersey delegation to proceed with remarks to honor the late Senator Lautenberg.
7:24:12 P.M.
H. Res. 242
The previous question was ordered without objection.
7:24:16 P.M.
H. Res. 242
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:24:22 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:25:13 P.M.
MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair recognized Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas for the purpose of requesting a moment of silence in honor of fallen firefighters in Houston, Texas.
7:27:31 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:58 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:35:00 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 243.
8:36:00 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:36:23 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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 is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2013.
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Blessings Inc. of Tucson, Arizona is voluntarily recalling its domestic 16-20 EZ Peel Shrimp because it contains the undeclared allergensulfite above the levels required for products labeled “sulfite-free.”
International Desserts of Glendale, California is recalling Uncle Eddies Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies in 12 oz bags, because it may contain undeclared walnuts
This is a clarification update to the Salmolux press release announcing its voluntary recall of certain cold smoked salmon products. This update does not add to the total pounds recalled, but merely adds clarifications on description of products and one more UPC code only.
Megan Rising Energy Campaign Manager Climate & Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists
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