The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.mET May 2, 2011. 

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for debate only until 4:30 p.m.

Following morning business, the Senate will consider the nominations of Roy Bale Dalton, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee.

There will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Dalton nomination will be confirmed by unanimous consent and the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the Sharp nomination.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 15, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 15, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

3:26 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 43. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2011.

Mr. Runyan moved that the House do now adjourn.

3:25 P.M. –

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Pursuant to section 2 of the Civel Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 1975 Note), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, and upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader, the Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Commission on Civil Rights for a term expiring December 15, 2016: Mr. Michael Yaki, San Francisoc, CA. The Chair announced that the term of appointment of Mr. Todd Gaziano to the Commission on Civil Rights expires on December 15, 2013.

2:33 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:28 P.M. –

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

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY – Pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Coble of North Carolina and Mr. Courtney of Connecticut to the United States Coast Guard Academy .

CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276(d), Clause 10 of Rule 1, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Manzullo of Illinois, Chairman, to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group .

2:27 P.M. –

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY – Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. King of New York and Mrs. McCarthy of New York to the United States Merchant Marine Academy .

MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276(h), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Dreier of California, Chairman, and Mr. McCaul of Texas to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group .

2:26 P.M. –

MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715a) and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Wittman of Virgina and Mr. Dingell of Michigan to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission .

COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Schock of Illinois, Chairman, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Latta of Ohio, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Sherman of California, and Mr. Richmond of Louisiana to the Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards .

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION – Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 431 Note, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Thornberry of Texas, Mr. Simpson of Idaho, and Mr. Boswell of Iowa to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission .

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL – Pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Grimm of New York, Ms. Hayworth of New York, Mr. Meehan of Pennsylvania, Mr. Waxman of California, and Ms. Giffords of Arizona to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council .

2:25 P.M. –

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Becerra of California to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution .

2:24 P.M. –

Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be permitted to file reports until April 27, 2011, on H.R. 1213, H.R. 1214, H.R. 1215, and H.R. 1216. Agreed to without objection.

2:23 P.M. –

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

2:22 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.

H. Con. Res. 34:

establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 193 (Roll no. 277).

2:02 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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.

2:01 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 34.

1:12 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – Pursuant to H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 34.

1:11 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 259 (Roll no. 276).

12:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen substitute amendment no. 5.

12:02 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.

A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-62 to reduce deficits gradually to avoid disrupting the recovery and reaches primary balance by 2018 while protecting guarantees to seniors and investments that are essential for the well-being of our citizens. Would also make strategic investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure, while restraining the growth in overall discretionary spending. Would extend middle-income tax relief and streamlines the tax code to remove special interest tax breaks that distort economic activity.

11:58 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Failed by recorded vote: 119 – 136, 172 Present (Roll no. 275).

11:35 A.M. –

On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment Failed by recorded vote: 77 – 347 (Roll no. 274).

11:11 A.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until in the legislative day.

10:31 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Garrett(NJ) substitute amendment no. 4.

10:30 A.M. –

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Garrett.

An substitute amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112=62 to establish a Fiscal Year 2012 budget and set the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Year 2011 through 2021.

10:29 A.M. –

Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.

10:28 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 216, and H.R. 1308. Senate agreed to H.Con. Res. 33 and H. Con. Res. 43.

H. Con. Res. 34:

establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until in the legislative day.

10:04 A.M. –

WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The Committee of the Whole resumed with debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment.

9:45 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment no. 3.

9:44 A.M. –

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Grijalva.

An substitute amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-62 to eliminate the deficit by 2021, while putting America back to work, restoring America’s economic competitiveness, implementing a fair tax system, keeping Americans healthy and bringing our troops back home.

9:41 A.M. –

Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.

9:40 A.M. –

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

On agreeing to the Cleaver substitute amendment Failed by recorded vote: 103 – 303 (Roll no. 273).

9:16 A.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

9:02 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.

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

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe (TX) 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. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

9:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Kingston to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.