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the Senate S1243 CONGRESS the House HR2218 & HR1582

07/25/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, July 25, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the second 30 minutes.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
We will continue to work through amendments to the THUD Appropriations bill on Thursday.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 11:00am. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Senator Murray will continue to work through the amendments with Senator Collins.

We also hope to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, today. Under the previous order, there will be up to 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or

Morning business has been extended until 11:30am. At 11:30am, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be up to 1 hour for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote on confirmation of the West nomination would occur at approximately 12:30pm.

12:27pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General;

Confirmed: 98-1

Senator Toomey moved to recommit S.1243 (THUD Appropriations bill) to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back with such changes as may be necessary such that total budget authority provided in the bill for fiscal year 2014 is not greater than $45,455,000,000. Senator Murray may move to table the Toomey motion at approximately 3:15pm.

3:17pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill.

Tabled: 56-42

The Toomey motion to commit was tabled 56-42. The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. We expect to resume consideration of the THUD bill shortly. Senator Paul would like to offer an amendment #1739 regarding aid to Egypt. Senators are discussing a path forward.

The Senate continues to be in a period of morning business and we will not resume consideration of the THUD appropriations bill today. The managers said they will be on the floor next week to continue to process amendments. We are working on a path forward to consider several nominations. Until we have an agreement from the Republican side we can’t announce no more votes for today.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #186, the nomination of Derek West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General; Confirmed: 98-1

2) Murray motion to table the Toomey motion to recommit the bill; Tabled: 56-42

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.200, Designating July 26, 2013 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day”.

Adopted S.Res.201, Designating the first Wednesday in September 2013 as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day”.

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Senator Reid filed cloture on the following items in the following order:

– Executive Calendar #208, the nomination of James B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations,

– Executive Calendar #223, the nomination of Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board,

– Executive Calendar #224, the nomination of Nancy Jean Schiffer, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, and

– Executive Calendar #104, the nomination of Mark Gaston Pearce, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.

If cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, there would be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate time on each nomination. Upon disposition of each nomination, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the next nomination in the order listed above.

The cloture vote on the Comey nomination will occur at 5:30pm on Monday, July 29.

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Last Floor Action:
9:18:00 A.M. -H.R. 2218
GENERAL DEBATE
– The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R.
2218.

9:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:06 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:18 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Gosar demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:07 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.
9:17:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 315. H.R. 2218 — “To amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.”
9:17:07 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1582.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 315 and Rule XVIII.
9:17:38 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:18:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.

10:12:21 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require States to update their certification documents with EPA and to include in those documents a State emergency action plan for responding to spills or leaks.
10:12:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly Part A Amendment No. 1.
10:17:26 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:17:47 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to ensure that state permit programs are protective of human health and the environment.
10:17:49 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2.
10:27:43 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman Part A Amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:28:48 A.M.	H.R. 2218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 113-174 to require the EPA Administrator to find a State coal combustion residual permit program deficient if the implementation of the program threatens human health or the environment in any other State. Any State could request that the EPA Administrator review another state’s coal combustion residuals permit program for deficiency.
10:28:50 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 315, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3.
10:36:34 A.M.	H.R. 2218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko Part A Amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:37:02 A.M.	H.R. 2218	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoptopn of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
11:07:41 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 231 (Roll no. 415).
11:12:19 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 239 (Roll no. 416).
11:12:28 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
11:13:11 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:13:23 A.M.	H.R. 2218	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.
11:14:45 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Ms. McCollum moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:15:00 A.M.	H.R. 2218	DEBATE – The House proeeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion to seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that the implementing agency of any coal ash permit granted under the bill ensure that all wet disposal structures meet criteria for design, construction, operation, and maintenance sufficient to prevent contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water, including the Great Lakes pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:23:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:31:27 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 417).
11:41:13 A.M.	H.R. 2218	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 – 155 (Roll no. 418).
11:41:14 A.M.	H.R. 2218	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:41:25 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:43:26 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1092.
11:45:22 A.M.		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.
12:29:54 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 26. Agreed to without objection.
12:29:58 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 26, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:30:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:41:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:08:02 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:08:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:08:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2013.

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the Senate 7/23 CONGRESS the House considers HR5

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The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew his motion to proceed to S.1243, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The next roll call vote will be at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 23^rd on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243. Cloture was filed on that motion during Thursday’s session of the Senate. If cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to S.1243 (likely a voice vote). If the motion to proceed to S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, will be deemed House passed text for the purposes of rule 16.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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Last Floor Action:
1:18:37 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00
p.m. on July 22, 2013.

12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:54 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:07:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:34 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
2:00:40 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:32:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
4:33:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
4:33:20 P.M.	H.R. 697	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 697 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, for the environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site, and for other purposes.”
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 697	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:52 P.M.	H.R. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 697.
4:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 697	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:54 P.M.	H.R. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:05 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1411 — “To include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the California Coastal National Monument as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.”
4:45:15 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 1411	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1411.
4:58:17 P.M.	H.R. 1411	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:20 P.M.	H.R. 1411	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:21 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2353 — “To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes.”
4:58:56 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2353.
5:04:51 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:05:12 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Mr. Ribble moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
5:05:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 44.
5:10:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	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.
5:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Mr. Meehan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
5:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:35 P.M.	H.R. 1542	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1542.
5:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 1542	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.
5:24:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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6:30:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
6:30:52 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.
6:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1542 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.”
6:57:22 P.M.	H.R. 1542	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 3 (Roll no. 375).
6:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 1542	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 44 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
7:05:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 0 (Roll no. 376).
7:05:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 44	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:18:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:12:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:58:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
9:59:07 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 312.
10:00:05 P.M.		Mr. Nugent moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2013.

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9:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:25 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:22 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:01:53 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 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.
9:06:43 A.M.	H.R. 5	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
9:15:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:47 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, numbered 22 printed in House Report 113-158 to empower States by giving them the opportunity to accept or reject feder al grant money. Grant money rejected by State legislatures would be dedicated to paying off our outstanding national debt.
9:16:05 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22.
9:23:12 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tierney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:23:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 23 printed in House Report 113-158 to provide a funding condition for a state or local educational agency to be eligible for funds, agency personnel cannot facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
9:24:09 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment No. 23.
9:29:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:15 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 24 printed in House Report 113-158 to create a report containing recommendations regarding the advisability of authorizing a state education authority to close a school district over the opposition of a locally elected school board, and regarding best practices governing the exercise of authority by a state education agency in monitoring, supervising and controlling under-performing school districts with particular emphasis on rural and underserved school districts.
9:30:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24.
9:37:10 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:37:45 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cantor, numbered 25 printed in House Report 113-158 to allow Title I funds to follow students to other public schools or charter schools, upon the state opting to allow it.
9:38:03 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cantor amendment No. 25.
9:53:19 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Cantor amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
9:53:30 A.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Miller, George, An substitute amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 113-158 to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to maintain the civil rights and equity focus of the law and to ensure all students have access to an education that prepares them for college and the workforce. Supports all students, and in particular those who are historically disadvantaged, through access to high quality state-developed standards, a meaningful but flexible accountability and school improvement system, improved and targeted professional development and working conditions for teachers and school leaders, additional learning time and after-school programs, and dedicated supports for wrap-around services for students and a well-rounded education.
9:53:37 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) substitute amendment No. 26.
10:19:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the George Miller (CA) amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46:53 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 196 (Roll no. 370).
10:51:17 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 237 (Roll no. 371).
10:55:58 A.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 233 (Roll no. 372).
10:56:11 A.M.	H.R. 5	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5.
10:56:49 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:57:02 A.M.	H.R. 5	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.
10:58:01 A.M.	H.R. 5	Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
10:58:21 A.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster motion to recommit with instructions pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prevent lowering standards for children with disabilities, including autistic children. It establishes safety standards for the use of seclusion and restraint in schools so children are not physically and mentally harmed. It also establishes standards for protecting student athletes from concussions. Lastly, it provides for criminal background checks of school and contractor employees who have contact with children. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
11:06:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:14:39 A.M.	H.R. 5	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 231 (Roll no. 373).
11:20:51 A.M.	H.R. 5	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 374).
11:20:52 A.M.	H.R. 5	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:21:07 A.M.	H.R. 5	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5.
11:58:55 A.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 19, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
11:59:06 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:10:09 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:18:23 P.M.		Mr. Wolf moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:18:35 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:18:37 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

The time until 11:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

Senator Reid will be recognized at 11:30am.

Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin at approximately 11:30am in relation to an amendment to the Immigration Reform bill.

Negotiations continue on a path forward on amendments to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Last night we thought we would vote around 11:30am, but the Leader has been asked to move that to noon. At noon Senator Reid will either table one of the pending amendments or we will have a path forward and conduct a series of votes. The managers of the bill are working with both sides on how we can consider the next tranche of amendments.

Senators should be prepared for roll call votes to occur throughout the day.

12:02PM The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Reid motion to table Cornyn amendment #1251 (border security);

Tabled: 54-43

The following amendment are pending to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:

Leahy amendment #1183 (international participation in the performing arts)
Boxer amendment #1240 (National Guard/Coast Guard training)
Cruz amendment #1320 (border security)
Reed amendment #1224 (merit-based immigrant visa applicants)

The following amendments have been considered to S.744:

Grassley amendment #1195 (prohibit the granting of registered provisional immigrant status until the Secretary has maintained effective control of the borders for 6 months) Tabled: 57-43
Thune amendment #1197 (permanent resident status after border completion) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 39-54
Landrieu amendment #1222 (citizenship for internationally adopted children); Agreed to by voice vote
Vitter amendment #1228 (US-VISIT system)(60-vote threshold); Not Agreed to: 36-58
Tester amendment #1198 (modify Border Oversight Task Force to include tribal government officials) (60-vote threshold); Agreed to: 94-0
Paul amendment #1200, as modified (border security enhancements); Tabled: 61-37
Manchin amendment #1268 (border security contractor salaries)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 72-26
Lee amendment #1208 (fast track approval for border security)(60-vote threshold) Not Agreed to: 39-59
Pryor amendment #1298 (recruitment of former Armed Forces members for Customs and Border Protection) Agreed to by voice vote
Heller amendment #1227 (NV rep on Southern Border Security Commissions)(60-vote threshold) Agreed to: 89-9
Merkley amendment #1237, as modified (H.R.2-B nonimmigrants) Agreed to by voice vote
Cornyn amendment #1251 (statement of Congressional findings) Tabled: 53-43

Senator Landrieu asked unanimous consent the Senate adopt the amendments listed below. Senator Grassley objected and said he is negotiating a package with the Chairman’s staff. Senator Landrieu then asked consent that Senator Grassley’s proposal be placed in the Record. Senator Grassley objected.

The time until 2pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees, and Senator Reid will be recognized at that time.

The time until 4:00pm will be equally divided between the two leaders, or their designees. Senator Reid will be recognized at 4:00pm. We cannot preclude votes during this time, but nothing is scheduled. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

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9:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:25 A.M.		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 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 agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:03:04 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Duckworth to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:36 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.
9:24:23 A.M.	H.R. 1947	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1947 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.”
9:24:34 A.M.	H.R. 1947	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:25:20 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pitts, numbered 98 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to reform the Federal sugar program.
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DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Pitts amendment No. 98.

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9:54:31 A.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pitts amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pitts demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:54:50 A.M.	H.R. 1947	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:23:46 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Brooks (AL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 264).
10:28:22 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 265).
10:33:01 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Marino amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 266).
10:38:30 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 267).
10:43:14 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Tierney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 268).
10:47:14 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 269).
10:51:44 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 270).
10:56:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Marino amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 271).
10:59:45 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 272).
11:03:23 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 273).
11:07:19 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Walorski amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 274).
11:11:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Courtney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 275).
11:15:50 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Kind amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 276).
11:20:11 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 277).
11:20:12 A.M.	H.R. 1947	VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent to withdraw the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 23 to the end that the amendment stand rejected in accordance with the previous vote thereon. Agreed to without objection.
11:22:18 A.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:22:27 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 99 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to remove Subtitle D PART I–`DAIRY PRODUCER MA RGIN PROTECTION AND DAIRY MARKET STABILIZATION PROGRAMS’ and replaces it with a new `Dairy Producer Margin Insurance Program’. The amendment provides dairy producers with the option to annually enroll in a new margin insurance program at levels of $4.00 and up to $8.00 in increments of fifty cents. Based on the highest annual of three previous calendar years of their milk marketings, dairy producers are allowed to elect their coverage level and the percentage of coverage up to 80% at the start of the program and annually thereafter. Dairy producers are also allowed to update their production history annually. The Secretary is required to make payments to dairy producers enrolled in the program whenever the actual dairy producer margin drops below $4.00 (or below a higher level of coverage up to $8.00). The amendment leaves the rest of the underlying dairy title intact, including the removal of the Dairy Product Price Support Program, the MILC Program, and the Dairy Export Assistance Program and the reauthorization of the 1996 FMMO additional order provision.
11:22:54 A.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 99.
11:49:26 A.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:50:02 A.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, numbered 100 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to reduce farm program payment limits, capping commodity payments at $250,000 per year for any one farm. The legislation also closes loopholes in current law to ensure payments reach working farmers, their intended recipients.
11:51:04 A.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 100.
12:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fortenberry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fortenberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:02:24 P.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huelskamp, numbered 101 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to create additional work requirements for SNAP recipients and raises the total reduction in spending to $31 billion.
12:03:17 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huelskamp amendment No. 101.
12:12:30 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huelskamp amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huelskamp demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:13:01 P.M.	H.R. 1947	An amendment, offered by Mr. Southerland, numbered 102 printed in Part B of House Report 113-117 to apply federal welfare work requirements to the food stamp program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, at state option.
12:14:14 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 271, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Southerland amendment No. 102.
12:29:17 P.M.	H.R. 1947	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Southerland amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Southerland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:29:18 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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12:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 291 – 135, 1 Present (Roll no. 278).
1:05:08 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Radel amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 192 (Roll no. 279).
1:09:24 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 – 211 (Roll no. 280).
1:12:36 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Pitts amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 206 – 221 (Roll no. 281).
1:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 282).
1:19:11 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Huelskamp amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 250 (Roll no. 283).
1:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On agreeing to the Southerland amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 198 (Roll no. 284).
1:22:32 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1947.
1:23:20 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:23:34 P.M.	H.R. 1947	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.
1:24:04 P.M.	H.R. 1947	Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.
1:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 1947	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) motion to recommit with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to protect homeowners from the devastating effects of wildfires by authorizing such sums as necessary for the Secretary for wildfire suppression, personnel, and equipment. The Motion would also create jobs and support small businesses by: (1) increasing water, waste disposal, and wastewater facility grants by $10 million per year (up from $30 million to $40 million) and extending the program for 5 years; and (2) increasing rural business opportunity grants by $5 million per year (up from $15 million to $20 million) and extending the program for 5 years. Lastly, the Motion would restore the $8 million cut (funding the program at $35 million instead of $27 million in the base bill) to the emergency and imminent community water assistance
1:36:51 P.M.	H.R. 1947	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:42:56 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 232 (Roll no. 285).
1:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 1947	On passage Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 234 (Roll no. 286).
1:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 1947	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:56:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which a point of no quorum was made, and on which and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Speaker’s approval of Journal were postponed.
1:56:11 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:59:41 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 475.
2:00:04 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 26, S. 25, S. 23, S. 112, S. 393, S. 130, S. 157, S. 230, S. 244, S. 276, S. 276, S. 304, S. 352,S. 383, S. 459, and S. 579.
2:01:05 P.M.		THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas of Columbus, OH.
2:30:10 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, April 20, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
2:31:24 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:39:52 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:32:45 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the National emergency with respect to the disposition of Russian highly enriched uranium to continue in effect beyond June 25, 2013. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-38).
4:32:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House continued with Special Order speeches.
5:05:03 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:05:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:16 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2013.

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 with the time until the recess for the caucus meetings for debate only.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The period for debate only on S.649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of
2013, has been extended until 3:30pm today. Senator Reid will then be
recognized. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly
caucus meetings. The Republicans need to have their caucus to discuss if an
agreement on amendments to the gun safety bill can be reached.

The period for debate only has been extended until 5:30pm and Senator Reid will
be recognized at that time. We are still working on an agreement to consider the
first amendments to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools
Act of 2013. However, no agreement has been reached yet.

The time until 6:00pm will be for debate only on S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. At 6:00pm, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for a Senators-only briefing.

When the Senate reconvenes, the Majority Leader will be recognized and another message will be sent.

The Senate has reconvened.

We hope to reach an agreement on amendments to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 this evening.

We expect votes in relation to those amendments to occur sometime tomorrow. When an agreement is reached, another message will be sent.

The Senate has reached an agreement for 8 additional amendments to be in order S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. The Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 (background checks) is currently pending to the bill. The agreement results in a series of up to 9 roll call votes at approximately 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 17^th. The details of the agreement are below.

It is in order for the Manchin-Toomey amendment #715 to be set aside and the following amendments to be called up:

– Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;

– Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);

– Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);

– Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);

– Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);

– Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)

– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.

Following Leader remarks on Wednesday, April 17^th, the time until 4:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, to debate the amendments concurrently.

At approximately 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to 9 roll call votes in the order listed below. All amendments will be subject to a 60 affirmative-vote threshold. No other amendments or motions to commit are in order to any of these amendments or to the bill prior to these votes. There will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

– Manchin-Toomey amendment #715

– Grassley substitute amendment consistent with the summary which is at the desk;

– Leahy-Collins amendment #713 (trafficking);

– Cornyn amendment #719 (conceal carry);

– Feinstein amendment #711 (assault weapons/clip bans);

– Burr amendment #720 (veterans/guns);

– Lautenberg-Blumenthal amendment #714 (high capacity clip ban)

– Barrasso amendment #717 (privacy) and

– Harkin-Alexander amendment relative to mental health, the text of which is at the desk.

The Senate is in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

When the Senate
reconvenes, another message will be sent.

The Senate has reconvened. S.744, the Border Security, Economic
Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act was introduced.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.98, Honoring the life, legacy, and example of British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

Adopted S.Res.99, expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.

Adopted S.Res.100, Commending the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for winning the NCAA championship and the women’s basketball team for being the runner up.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. (Enzi)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.729, the Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act. (Cruz)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.730, the Firearm Straw Purchasing and Trafficking Prevention Act. (Cruz)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
8:55:45 P.M. – The House adjourned. 4/15

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 16, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:19 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:41:34 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.
12:01:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:45 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. O’Rourke to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:50 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus. Mr. Rothfus submitted his resignation from the Committee on the Judiciary and from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:39 P.M.	H. Res. 162	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 162 — “Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:04:55 P.M.	H. Res. 162	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:04:58 P.M.	H. Res. 162	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:30:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1163 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes.”
12:31:19 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 1163	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1163.
12:51:24 P.M.	H.R. 1163	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.
12:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 756	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 756 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”
12:52:35 P.M.	H.R. 756	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 756	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 756.
1:20:01 P.M.	H.R. 756	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.
1:20:38 P.M.	H.R. 967	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 967 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
1:20:56 P.M.	H.R. 967	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:20:58 P.M.	H.R. 967	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 967.

1:39:39 P.M.	H.R. 967	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.
1:40:13 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1163 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes.”
2:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 1163	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 106).
2:05:37 P.M.	H.R. 1163	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:05:51 P.M.	H.R. 756	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 756 — “To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.”
2:13:24 P.M.	H.R. 756	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 16 (Roll no. 107).
2:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 756	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:52 P.M.	H.R. 967	a Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 967 — “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes.”
2:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 967	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 11 (Roll no. 108).
2:20:18 P.M.	H.R. 967	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:30 P.M.	H. Res. 163	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 163 — “Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
2:20:41 P.M.	H. Res. 163	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:21:02 P.M.	H. Res. 163	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:36:18 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:35:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:01:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 16.
6:01:25 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 164.
6:02:43 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:02:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2013.

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04/12/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm on Monday, April 15^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #21, Beverly Reid O’Connell– to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the O’Connell nomination.
The Senate will continue to consider S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 during the week of April 15^th.

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House Calendar … April 2013

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Last Floor Action:
5:45:57 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 12, 2013.

10:00:09 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:18 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:44 A.M.

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

10:02:04 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hultgren 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. Hultgren demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

10:02:43 A.M.

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

10:03:05 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.

10:16:53 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 146. H.R. 1120 — “To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.”

10:16:58 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1120 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 provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print 113-6 shall be considered as adopted.

10:17:47 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 146 the amendment consisting the text of the Rules Committee Print 113-6 shall be considered as adopted.

10:20:06 A.M. DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH.R. 1120.

11:25:48 A.M.	H.R. 1120	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:26:33 A.M.	H.R. 1120	Mrs. Bustos moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
11:26:52 A.M.	H.R. 1120	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos 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 protect the employment and election rights of veterans and the American workforce against outsourcing, abuse by foreign firms, unsafe working conditions and discrimination.
11:35:00 A.M.	H.R. 1120	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:00:54 P.M.	H.R. 1120	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 100).
12:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 1120	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 101).
12:10:58 P.M.	H.R. 1120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:11:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
12:18:15 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 102).
12:28:03 P.M.		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.

12:52:46 P.M.	S. 716	Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:52:46 P.M.	S. 716	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 716 — “To modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online access to certain financial disclosure statements and related forms.”
12:53:08 P.M.	S. 716	On passage Passed without objection.
12:53:10 P.M.	S. 716	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:23 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on April 15. Agreed to without objection.
12:54:14 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:00:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:38:00 P.M.		Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:38:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:04 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 15, 2013.