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Last Floor Action below … 3/7/2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Session and consideration of Executive Calendar #43, John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:00pm for caucus meetings.
Prior to adjournment, in the early morning of Thursday, March 7^th, cloture was filed on the Brennan nomination. Under the rule, that vote would be one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in up to 2 roll call votes beginning at approximately 3:15pm today.

If all time is used at approximately 3:15pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #43, the nomination of John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.If cloture is invoked, the Senate would proceed immediately to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

3:03pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #43, the nomination of John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; Invoked: 81-16

3:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #43,

the nomination of John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; Confirmed: 63-34

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Executive Calendar #43, John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; Invoked: 81-16

2) Confirmation of the Brennan nomination; Confirmed: 63-34

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.71, designating the week of March 4 through March 8, 2013, as “Military and Veterans Caregiver Week”.

Adopted S.Res.72, to observe the contributions of the American Chiropractic Association and to recognize the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the organization.

Adopted S.Res.73, designating March 11, 2013, as “World Plumbing Day”.

Placed H.R.933, the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 on the Legislative Calendar.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.505, to prohibit the use of drones to kill citizens of the United States within the United States. (Cruz)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

The Senate reached an agreement to place on the Calendar of Business H.R.933, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. We expect to consider the bill next week.

At 5:00pm on Monday, March 11, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #9 Richard Gary Taranto, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit; and

– Executive Calendar #17 Andrew Patrick Gordon, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees on the nominations. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm), there will be up to 2 roll call votes on confirmation of the Taranto and Gordon nominations. We expect the Gordon nomination to be confirmed by voice vote.

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Last Floor Action:
12:04:56 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2013.

Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

12:00:57 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:14 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Blake Farenthold to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:39 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
12:02:39 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:54 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:04 P.M.		Congress, the Clerk transmitted to the House a notification that Porter J. Goss, David Skaggs, Yvonne Burke, Jay Eagen, Karan English, Bill Frenzel, Allison Hayward, Mike Barnes, Omar Ashmawy, Kelly Brewington, William Cable, Mary K. Flanagan, Scott Gast, Kedric L. Payne, Paul Solis, and Nate Wright have each signed an agreement not to be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after he or she is no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
12:04:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2013.

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What are some of the movement’s key objections to the changes to those 3 acts?

Indian Act: First Nations communities can now lease designated reserve lands if a majority attending a meeting called for that purpose vote to do so, regardless of how many people show up. Previously, approval required the support of a majority of eligible voters.

Shawn Atleo, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, drums at the centre of the Idle No More protest on Parliament Hill Dec. 21. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)

The Aboriginal Affairs minister can call the meeting to consider surrendering band territory. The minister can choose to ignore a resolution from the band council that’s in opposition to a decision at the meeting.

Idle No More says these changes allow “for easier opening of treaty lands and territory.”

Navigation Protection Act: Under the act, major pipeline and power line project advocates aren’t required to prove their project won’t damage or destroy a navigable waterway it crosses, unless the waterway is on a list prepared by the transportation minister. Idle No More claims the amendments remove that protection for 99.9 per cent of lakes and rivers in Canada.

Environmental Assessment Act: The first omnibus budget bill had already overhauled the assessment process and the second one reduces further the number of projects that would require assessment under the old provisions. Idle No More objects to the faster approval process.

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CONGRESS:

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #13, Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia District with the time until 10:30am equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
At 10:30am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Halligan nomination.

10:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit;

Not Invoked: 51-41

Cloture on Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, was not invoked 51-41. Senator Reid changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote.

The Leaders are working on an agreement to consider Executive Calendar #43, the nomination of John Brennan, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. If we are able to reach an agreement, we could have up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the nomination (cloture and confirmation) today. Another message will be sent if any agreement is reached.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #13, the nomination of John Brennan, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; that the cloture motion at the desk be reported; there be 90 minutes for debate on the nomination, with Senator Feinstein controlling 30 minutes, Senator Chambliss controlling 30 minutes, and Senator Paul controlling 30 minutes; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination. Finally, that if cloture is invoked, the Senate immediately proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senator Paul objected.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight. Senators should plan to be here tomorrow.

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined tomorrow, Thursday, March 7, the Senate proceed to vote on adoption of a Senate resolution relating to the use of drones and that upon disposition of the resolution, the Senate turn to the Brennan nomination or are allowed to proceed to a vote.

Senator Durbin objected.

The Senate remains in Executive Session on the Halligan nomination.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

10:00:43 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:52 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

10:02:10 A.M.

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

10:02:19 A.M.

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

10:02:37 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.

10:17:34 A.M.

H. Res. 99

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 99 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 933) making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”

10:18:51 A.M.

H. Res. 99

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 99.

11:49:01 A.M.

H. Res. 99

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 188 (Roll no. 59).

11:57:21 A.M.

H. Res. 99

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 – 197 (Roll no. 60).

11:57:21 A.M.

H. Res. 99

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

11:59:22 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 14

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

11:59:59 A.M.

H. Con. Res. 14

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 14 — “Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.”

12:00:14 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 14

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

12:00:23 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 14

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

12:00:40 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 20

Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

12:00:55 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 20

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 20 — “Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Professor Muhamad Yunus.”

12:01:04 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 20

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

12:01:37 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 20

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

12:02:04 P.M.

H.R. 933

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 99. H.R. 933 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”

12:02:09 P.M.

H.R. 933

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 933 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. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.

12:03:14 P.M.

H.R. 933

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 933.

1:24:57 P.M.	H.R. 933	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:25:25 P.M.	H.R. 933	Mr. Peters (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
1:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 933	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters(CA) 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 strike the section from the bill that affirms sequestration’s cuts will apply to all funding in the bill.
1:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 933	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:54:50 P.M.	H.R. 933	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 231 (Roll no. 61).
2:04:25 P.M.	H.R. 933	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 – 151 (Roll no. 62).
2:04:25 P.M.	H.R. 933	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:01 P.M.		Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent That the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour Debate not apply to Thursday, March 7, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
2:05:07 P.M.		Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns March 7, it adjourn to meet on March 11 at 10 a.m. Agreed to without objection.
2:06:02 P.M.		Investigative Subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule 10, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to be available to serve on the Investigative Subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics: Mr. Latham, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Latta, Mr. Olson, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Roby and Mr. Messer.
2:06:58 P.M.		UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 313, a measure originally introduced by Representative Emerson of Missouri, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12.
2:07:19 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:17:20 P.M.		Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:17:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:56 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 7, 2013.