the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 26, 2012
- Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
- The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
- As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 on Wednesday. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will be on Friday. However, we hope to reach an agreement to vote on Thursday.
This morning Senator Coburn asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.3326, a bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes; that the Coburn amendment, which strikes the African Growth and Opportunity Act section of the bill; and the bill be passed, as amended. Further that when the Senate receives a House companion bill, the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration, all after the enacting clause the text of S.3326, as passed, be inserted in lieu thereof; and the House bill, as amended, be passed.
Senator Baucus objected.
Senator Reid filed cloture on Executive Calendar #759, the nomination of Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. We expect the vote to occur at 5:30pm Monday.
3:23pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11
Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.9, insert the text of section 3 (Burma sanctions) of S.3326, African Trade/CAFTADR/Burma Sanctions, and pass the bill as amended.
Senator Baucus objected to the request.
The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #518, the nomination of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination. There will be 60 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination. Confirmation of the nomination is subject to a 60 vote threshold.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE
1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-11
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Concurred in the House message to accompany S.1959, the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 by voice vote
Discharged the Banking Committee and passed S.1299, the Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act.
Adopted S.Res.529, recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by supporting education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men.
Adopted S.Res.530, designating the month of August 2012 as “National Registered Apprenticeship Month”.
Adopted S.Res.531, commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and supporting Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Adopted S.Res.532, expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the Senate that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health by voice vote.
Discharged the Rules Committee and adopted H.Con.Res.90, a concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.
Adopted H.Con.Res.133, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.
Adopted H.Con.Res.134, condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.
Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.6082, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama’s Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan.(Republican request)
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Confirmed the following items:
All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army and Navy.
AIR FORCE
Executive Calendar #839 to be Brigadier General—Colonel Edward E. Metzgar
Executive Calendar #840 to be Brigadier General—Col. Russ A. Walz
Executive Calendar #842 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Ray
Executive Calendar #843 to be General—Lt. Gen. Paul J. Selva
Executive Calendar #844 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel
Executive Calendar #845 to be Major General-Brig. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl
ARMY
Executive Calendar #846 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Lawrence W. Brock
Executive Calendar #847 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Reynold N. Hoover
Executive Calendar #848 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. James O. Barclay, III
Executive Calendar #849 to be Lieutenant General—Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr.
Executive Calendar #850 to be General—Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass
Executive Calendar #851 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg
Executive Calendar #852 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Joyce L. Stevens
NAVY
Executive Calendar #853 to be Vice Admiral—Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers
Executive Calendar #854 to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)—
Captain John D. Alexander;
Captain Bret C. Batchelder;
Captain Ronald A. Boxall;
Captain Robert P. Burke;
Captain David J. Hahn;
Captain Alexander L. Krongard;
Captain Andrew L. Lewis;
Captain Bruce H. Lindsey;
Captain Dee L. Mewbourne;
Captain John P. Neagley;
Captain Partick A. Piercey;
Captain Markham K. Rich;
Captain Charles A. Richard;
Captain Cynthia M. Thebaud;
Captain Brad Williamson;
Captain Ricky L. Williamson
Executive Calendar #855 to be Admiral—Vice Adm. John M. Richardson
Executive Calendar #856 to be Vice Admiral—Rear Adm. David A. Dunaway
MARINE CORPS
Executive Calendar #857 to be General—Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly
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| 9am |
The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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“Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.”
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day. |
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Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. |
| 9:01:41 A.M. |
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. |
| 9:01:45 A.M. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
| 9:02:21 A.M. |
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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. |
| 9:15:01 A.M. |
H. Con. Res. 134 |
Pursuant to the order of the House of July 25, 2012, the House proceeded with consideration of H. Con. Res. 134. H. Con. Res. 134 — “Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.” |
| 9:15:10 A.M. |
H. Con. Res. 134 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 134. |
| 9:53:43 A.M. |
H. Con. Res. 134 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. |
| 9:53:49 A.M. |
H. Con. Res. 134 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 9:54:07 A.M. |
H. Con. Res. 134 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 9:54:53 A.M. |
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 285 and H.R. 5872. |
| 9:55:47 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 741 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.” |
| 9:56:55 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Foxx. |
| 10:10:41 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
By unanimous consent, the Foxx amendment was withdrawn. |
| 10:10:42 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741. |
| 10:38:41 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, Amendment makes a corrective change in the text of the resolution. |
| 11:04:51 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A002) and on the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 519). |
| 11:05:03 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 11:05:12 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 11:05:22 A.M. |
H. Res. 741 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 11:05:55 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4078 — “To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.” |
| 11:06:20 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| 11:08:21 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. |
| 11:23:58 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Watt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 244 (Roll no. 520). |
| 11:27:38 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 521). |
| 11:31:12 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 522). |
| 11:34:42 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Richardson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 246 (Roll no. 523). |
| 11:37:45 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 234 (Roll no. 524). |
| 11:42:30 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 – 171 (Roll no. 525). |
| 11:46:25 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 243 (Roll no. 526). |
| 11:49:32 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 178 (Roll no. 527). |
| 11:52:17 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 239 (Roll no. 528). |
| 11:55:52 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Woolsey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 236 (Roll no. 529). |
| 11:58:56 A.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Waters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 247 (Roll no. 530). |
| 12:02:41 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 166 (Roll no. 531). |
| 12:05:41 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 171 (Roll no. 532). |
| 12:09:45 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Maloney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 243 (Roll no. 533). |
| 12:13:25 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 165 (Roll no. 534). |
| 12:13:48 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4078. |
| 12:14:31 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
The previous question was ordered without objection. |
| 12:14:43 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
<action_description>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. |
| 12:15:02 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Oversight and Government. |
| 12:15:59 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton 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 prohibit the underlying bill from imposing any limitation on agency action that would require the disclosure of a foreign financial account, including a bank account; implement tax cuts for middle class American families; protect against Asian Carp and other invasive species; ensure the safety of prescription drugs; or provide foreclosure relief and curb predatory practices by bank and non-bank subprime lenders. |
| 12:25:13 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
| 12:43:46 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 234 (Roll no. 535). |
| 12:50:56 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 172 (Roll no. 536). |
| 12:50:57 P.M. |
H.R. 4078 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week. |
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Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 26, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July, 30, 2012. Agreed to without objection. |
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. |
| 1:20:07 P.M. |
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
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Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. |
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2012. |
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