Gun Safety

12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

I am against hand guns in the hands of teachers let alone the home because of incidents my family and friends have experienced. I am without a doubt totally against automatic weapons because I don’t think we civilians need to have them at all. I definitely understand how folks interpret the 2nd Amendment and states’ rights but after the Gifford’s attack and all attacks afterward, it is beyond time to sit up right move into genuine outrage, use the sadness with a determination to at least ban assault weapons, retrofit K-12 School buildings and act rationally about creating registries, better permit process, close the gun show loophole and in my opinion every state should be required to impose a state of the art background check. I am not an expert on the NRA, ALEC or gun safety, but I do receive newsletters and interesting articles that are meant to start a dialogue. I will admit I cringe anytime I hear states’ rights and while I did post an article by a Mayor I did not say he was speaking up for any citizen but what he has experienced as a Mayor. I, am certain your 2nd Amendment rights will stay intact but the facts are what they are guns in the wrong hands kill innocent people. I don’t think the rules laws or Policies State by state should be different unless there are statics to back maybe a strict process. I just feel a dialogue is needed now not later and all guns should be registered and the owner vetted …everyone.

I respect the rights of Americans, though I don’t understand how our “Government is damaging the whole country” as Republicans Conservatives and the Tea Party seems to spew every time they get on camera.

The Second Amendment, states:

“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

We the People deserve good faith effort from our members of Congress; specifically the Republican Party to do the People’s Business , move our democracy into the 21st Century yet it goes without saying … They have failed Americans miserably

~ pop culture

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12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House : acts out ::: the Senate led by Dems : debates

12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 11:00amET December 31, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair. A caucus meeting is still expected this evening.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
9:01:07 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:00:23 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:29 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:01:07 A.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:41:49 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

10:00:09 A.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.

10:00:18 A.M.

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

10:01:41 A.M.

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

10:01:45 A.M.

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

10:01:54 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

10:27:14 A.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

10:27:25 A.M.

S. 3454

Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”

10:27:58 A.M.

S. 3454

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:28:05 A.M.

S. 3454

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3454.

10:57:34 A.M.

S. 3454

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (MI) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

10:58:54 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”

10:59:13 A.M.

H.R. 6612

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10:59:19 A.M.

H.R. 6612

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6612.

11:19:47 A.M.

H.R. 6612

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Edwards objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:21:18 A.M.

H.R. 443

Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:21:38 A.M.

H.R. 443

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 443.

11:23:26 A.M.

H.R. 443

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Grijalva objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:24:23 A.M.

H.R. 2076

Mr. Gowdy moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:24:47 A.M.

H.R. 2076

>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2076.

11:44:57 A.M.

H.R. 2076

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

11:45:31 A.M.

S. 3666

>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3666 — “To amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of “exhibitor”.”

11:46:01 A.M.

S. 3666

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:46:02 A.M.

S. 3666

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3666.

11:51:14 A.M.

S. 3666

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

11:51:21 A.M.

S. 3666

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

11:51:58 A.M.

H.R. 6364

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

11:52:09 A.M.

H.R. 6364

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6364.

12:04:45 P.M.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 114, S. 140, S. 264, S. 499, S. 970, S. 1047, S. 1421, S. 1478, S. 2015, S. 3250, S. 3563, S. 3715, H.R. 3263, H.R. 3641, and H.R. 4073.

12:06:20 P.M.

H.R. 6364

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:06:57 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 145 — “Calling for universal condemnation of the North Korean missile launch of December 12, 2012.”

12:07:10 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:07:12 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 145.

12:18:41 P.M.

H. Con. Res. 145

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:19:03 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 134 — “Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”

12:19:46 P.M.

H. Res. 134

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:19:47 P.M.

H. Res. 134

<DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

12:33:42 P.M.

H. Res. 134

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:34:05 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 834 — “Urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.”

12:34:19 P.M.

H. Res. 834

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:34:20 P.M.

H. Res. 834

<>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 834.

12:57:08 P.M.

H. Res. 834

were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

12:57:46 P.M.

H. Res. 193

>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 193 — “Calling on the new Government of Egypt to honor the rule of law and immediately return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.”

12:57:59 P.M.

H. Res. 193

Considered under suspension of the rules.

12:58:00 P.M.

H. Res. 193

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 193.

1:07:38 P.M.

H. Res. 193

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:07:41 P.M.

H. Res. 193

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

1:07:44 P.M.

H. Res. 193

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

1:08:20 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6649 — “To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.”

1:08:28 P.M.

H.R. 6649

Considered under suspension of the rules.

1:08:30 P.M.

H.R. 6649

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6649.

1:37:06 P.M.

H.R. 6649

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:37:10 P.M.

H.R. 6649

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

1:37:58 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:44:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 31.
5:44:30 P.M.		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.
5:45:24 P.M.	S. 3454	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3454 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.”
6:09:21 P.M.	S. 3454	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 – 29 (Roll no. 652).
6:09:22 P.M.	S. 3454	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6612 — “To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.”
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 653).
6:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 6612	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Considered as unfinished business.
6:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 6364	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 – 5 (Roll no. 654).
6:25:32 P.M.	H.R. 6364	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:42 P.M.		Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on January 1. Agreed to without objection.
6:25:50 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:25:51 P.M.		Mr. Duffy moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:25:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:55 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2013.

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Congress : Republican led House :: Will they do the People’s Business? :: the Senate led by Dems

12/30/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 1:00pmET December 30, 2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #518, the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (as early as 2:00pm), there will be 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General (majority vote threshold) and
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-vote threshold).
Upon disposition of the Galante nomination, the Senate will recess for one hour to allow for caucus meetings

There will now be up to 60 minutes for debate prior to a series of 2 roll call votes. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 2:05pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General (majority vote threshold) and

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-vote threshold).

Following the votes, the Senate will recess in order to accommodate the caucus meetings. The Democratic caucus meeting will begin at 3pm.

2:10pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be Assistant Attorney General (majority-vote threshold);

Confirmed: 64-26

2:40pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (60-affirmative vote threshold);

Confirmed: 69-24

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the chair.

The Senate has reconvened and is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes today. Roll call votes are possible tomorrow. We will convene at 11am and hope to have more information regarding the schedule then.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #909, William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; Confirmed: 64-26

2) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518, Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Confirmed: 69-24

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Energy Committee and Passed the following:

S.2015, Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act

S.3563, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project.

Passed the following Energy bills:

H.R.3263 Lake Thunderbird

H.R.3641 Pinnacles National Park

H.R.4073 Pikes Peak

S.264 Natchez Trace conveyance, with committee amendment

S.2015 Powell Shooting Range

S.3563 Pilot Project Renaming

S.1047 Leadville Mine Drainage

S.1421 Peace Corps Memorial

S.1478 Minuteman Missile NHP

S.499 Bonneville Unit

S.970 White Clay Creek WSR

S.140 Sleeping Bear Dunes

S.114 San Antonio Missions, with committee substitute and floor amdt. to committee substitute

Passed S.970, White Clay Creek by voice vote.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.459, theFederal Reserve Transparency Act of 2012. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 31, 2012.

2:00:02 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

2:00:34 P.M.

>NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLY – The Chair laid before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Thursday, December 27, 2012, of the reassembly of the House.

2:01:06 P.M.

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

2:02:08 P.M.

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

2:02:11 P.M.

<>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:32 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:14:37 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 December 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5949 without amendment.

2:14:50 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 December 28, 2012 at 9:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2338, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3869, H.R. 4389, H.R. 6260, H.R. 6379, H.R. 6587, and S. 3667.

2:15:27 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 December 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 6014, H.R. 6620, and S. 3454. The message also stated that the Senate had passed H.R. 6621, with amendment; H.R. 1, with amendments; and H.R. 1464, with amendments.

2:15:44 P.M.

>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

4:30:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.
4:30:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
4:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:31:22 P.M.	H.R. 4057	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057.
4:45:26 P.M.	H.R. 4057	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
4:46:00 P.M.	S. 3202	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3202 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.”
4:46:00 P.M.	S. 3202	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:02 P.M.	S. 3202	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3202.
5:00:49 P.M.	S. 3202	<action_description>rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>Mr. Bilirakis moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6328.
5:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 6328	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Mr. Terry moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4212.
5:27:45 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hochul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:28:38 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3472 — “To amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to provide improvements to such Act.”
5:28:50 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:28:53 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3472.
5:55:22 P.M.	S. 3472	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:56:17 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:56:31 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6029.
6:02:29 P.M.	H.R. 6029	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:02:52 P.M.	H.R. 6621	Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
6:02:58 P.M.	H.R. 6621	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6621.
6:07:59 P.M.	H.R. 6621	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:08:39 P.M.	S. 3331	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3331 — “To provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards, and for other purposes.”
6:08:53 P.M.	S. 3331	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:56 P.M.	S. 3331	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3331.
6:14:04 P.M.	S. 3331	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3159 — “To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes.”
6:14:33 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:14:35 P.M.	H.R. 3159	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3159.
6:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 3159	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Connolly (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:23:24 P.M.	S. 2318	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2318 — “To authorize the Secretary of State to pay a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals, and for other purposes.”
6:23:37 P.M.	S. 2318	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:23:39 P.M.	S. 2318	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2318.
6:32:36 P.M.	S. 2318	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:32:51 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. S.J. Res. 44 — “Granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.”
6:33:16 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:33:18 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 44.
6:34:16 P.M.	S.J. Res. 44	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
6:34:42 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:35:19 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3159 — “To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes.”
6:58:21 P.M.	H.R. 3159	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 0 (Roll no. 649).
6:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 3159	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 3159	>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:59:11 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Considered as unfinished business.
7:05:08 P.M.	H.R. 4057	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 – 3 (Roll no. 650).
7:05:09 P.M.	H.R. 4057	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:20 P.M.	S. 3202	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3202 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.”
7:13:58 P.M.	S. 3202	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 – 0 (Roll no. 651).
7:13:59 P.M.	S. 3202	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:37 P.M.		Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Sunday, December 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
7:14:58 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:15:50 P.M.		>House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:20:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.
8:20:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 843.
8:21:09 P.M.		The House received a communication from The Honorable Tim Scott. Mr. Scott notified the house that he had notified the Governor of South Carolina of his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 2, 2013.
8:22:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:22:01 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:22:31 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 2012.

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12/28/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senatae Convenes: 9:00amET December 28,2012

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA Reauthorization Act.
At approximately 9:45am, there will be several roll call votes in order to complete action on H.R.5949, the FISA bill and on H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for caucus meetings.
Additional roll call votes in relation to Executive nominations are possible on Friday.

The Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.5949, FISA reauthorization. There will now be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to a series of votes in relation to the items listed below. Senators should expect the votes to begin as early as 9:35am.

– Wyden amendment #3439 (public reporting)

(2 minutes for debate prior to vote)

– Passage of H.R.5949, as amended, if amended

Upon disposition of the FISA bill, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill. Under the previous order, all post-cloture debate time will yielded back and the Senate will proceed to dispose of the remaining amendments in order which you will find listed below. Senators should expect roll call votes to occur throughout the day. There will be a break in voting when the Senate recesses from 12:30-2:15pm to allow for the caucus meeting.

– Cardin #3393(surety bonds);

– Grassley #3348 (DOJ – vehicles);

– Feinstein #3421 (Army Corps projects), as modified with changes at the desk;

– Harkin #3426 (technical – grants);

– Landrieu #3415 (emergency reimbursement);

– Leahy #3403 (U.S. embassy security);

– McCain #3384 (Amtrak), as modified with changes at the desk;

– Bingaman #3344 (Palau);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3368 (cost sharing – Army Corps);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3369 (notification triggers);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3370, as modified and with two divisions – delinquent tax debts and fisheries);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3371 (severe disasters);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3382 (Merit based recovery contracts);

– (4 minutes for debate prior to vote) Coburn #3383 (strike certain studies – Army Corps);

– Tester #3350 (Fire management);

– (10 minutes for debate prior to vote) Paul #3376 (Non-application of Davis-Bacon);

– (10 minutes for debate prior to vote) Paul #3410 (Offset)

– (8 minutes for debate prior to vote) McCain #3355 (strike emergency forest restoration);

– Merkley #3367 (extend Agriculture disaster assistance programs), as modified;

– (10 minutes for debate prior to vote) Lee #3373, as modified (special rules – retirement funds);

– Coats #3391 (Republican alternative);

– Reid substitute amendment #3395

– Passage of H.R.1, as amended, if amended.

9:36am The Senate began a roll call vote on Wyden amendment #3439 (public reporting) to H.R.5949, FISA;

Not Agreed To: 43-52

10:06am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.5949, FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012;

Passed: 73-23

10:36am The Senate began a roll call call vote on Bingaman amendment #3344 (Palau);

Not Agreed To: 52-43

The following amendments were agreed to by voice vote.

Cardin #3393

Grassley #3348

Feinstein #3421 as modified

Coburn #3370 – Division I

Senator McCain will not offer #3384.

The Senate is now voting on Bingaman amendment #3344 (Palau).

11:02am The Senate began a roll call vote on Tester motion to waive the budget order with respect to Tester #3350 (fire management);

Not Waived: 51-44

The point of order was well taken and the emergency designation was removed. Senator Tester then withdrew his amendment.

11:27am The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #3368 (cost sharing-Army Corps); Not Agreed to: 44-51

11:57am The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #3370, as modified – Division II (fisheries);

Not Agreed to: 35-60

12:14pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #3371 (severe disasters)

Not Agreed to: 40-55

The Senate stands in recess until 2pm. At 2pm there will be up to 8 minutes of debate prior to a series of 2 stacked roll call votes in relation to the following amendments:

– Coburn #3382 (merit based recovery contracts)

– Coburn #3383(strike certain studies – Army Corps)

Both of these votes will be 10 minutes in duration. There will then be a break in voting to allow leadership to go to the White House.

2:11pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Coburn amendment #3382 (competitive bidding)

Not Agreed to: 48-47

4:18pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #3376 (Davis-Bacon)

Not Agreed to: 42-52

4:57pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #3410 (offset)

Not Agreed to: 3-91

5:20pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the McCain amendment #3355 (strike emergency forest restoration)

Not Agreed to: 46-49

5:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Motion to Waive the Budget Act with respect to the Merkley amendment #3367, as modified further (extend Agriculture disaster assistance program)

5:47pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Motion to Waive the Budget Act with respect to the Merkley amendment #3367, as modified further (extend Agriculture disaster assistance program);

Not Waived: 55-40

The point of order was well taken and then the amendment was withdrawn.

6:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coats amendment #3391 (Republican substitute);

Not Agreed To: 41-54

The Reid substitute amendment was agreed to by voice vote.

6:33pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R.1, as amended (Emergency Supplemental);

Passed: 61-33

This will be the last vote of the night. The next votes will occur at approximately 2pm on Sunday. Those votes will be on confirmation of the Baer and Galante nominations.

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the next House meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 31, 2012.

2:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:34 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLY – The Chair laid before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Thursday, December 27, 2012, of the reassembly of the House.
2:01:06 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:08 P.M.		<The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:14:37 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 December 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5949 without amendment.
2:14:50 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 December 28, 2012 at 9:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2338, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3869, H.R. 4389, H.R. 6260, H.R. 6379, H.R. 6587, and S. 3667.
2:15:27 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 December 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 6014, H.R. 6620, and S. 3454. The message also stated that the Senate had passed H.R. 6621, with amendment; H.R. 1, with amendments; and H.R. 1464, with amendments.
2:15:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.