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Congress …debates&the House votes to extend HR4213 UI benefits …Today
The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 22, 2010
UPDATES when Needed
Following any Leader remarks tomorrow, Thursday, July 22, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of S.Res.591, a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There will be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Harkin and Enzi or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. There will then be up to 20 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Baucus and McConnell or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on the resolutions. Senators should expect 2 stacked roll call votes to begin around 12:00 noon. Those votes will be on the following items:
– Adoption of S.Res. 591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
– Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
The Senate will resume consideration of the Small Business Jobs bill upon disposition of these resolutions. The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November
Votes:
216: Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003;
Passed: 99-1
217: Adoption of S.Res.591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Adopted: 100-0
218: Motion to invoke cloture on the Landrieu-LeMieux amendment #4500: to the Baucus substitute amendment #4499: to establish the Small Business Lending Fund Program;
Invoked: 60-37
219: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010;
Not Invoked: 46-51
Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR4684, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum Commemorative Model Act.
Adopted S.Res.546, a resolution recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Adopted S.REs. 585, a resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2010, as “National Convenient Care Clinic Week”.
Adopted S.Res.587, a resolution designating August 26, 2010, as “Montford Point Marines Day”.
Adopted S.Res.594, Majority party committee appointments.
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November and has been sent to the President to sign -no news on HR5297 the small biz bill -Republicans in the Senate have been blocking it and have watered it down by manipulation
5:01 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
5:00 P.M. –
Mr. Edwards (TX) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5822.
4:35 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:34 P.M. –
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 29: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 26.
4:27 P.M. –
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 22, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:25 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes
4:11 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:10 P.M. –
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 183 (Roll no. 466).
3:48 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 465).
2:23 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1549
Considered as privileged matter.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”
2:22 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 464).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:13 P.M. –
MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police, both of whom were killed in the line of duty defending the Capitol against an intruder armed with a gun.
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
2:12 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 152 (Roll no. 463).
1:39 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:44 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 83.
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
12:16 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.
On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:15 P.M. –
QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – The Chair announced that because the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4213 contains an emergency designation for the purposes of pay-as-you-go principles, the Chair must put the question of consideration on the motion to concur.
12:13 P.M. –
Mr. Levin moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system
12:11 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 4 (Roll no. 462).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:01 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
12:00 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 180 (Roll no. 461).
11:31 A.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:25 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1550
10:24 A.M. –
Considered as privileged matter.
10:09 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
10:08 A.M. –
Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1550.
10:04 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to ten per side of the aisle.
10:03 A.M. –
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1376.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Flake to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02 A.M. –
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day
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Counter corporate control of our democracy
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TGIF …
Word of the day … Amusing
Today is an amusing day for those of us who have to listen to folks on the right talking trash about the latest Obama Administrations win. We must say this … 2 big sweeping bills passed in Congress which were on the Obama campaign agenda … YaY !!!! …and BP’s newest cap is doing the job at this moment, the pressure is rising which they say is a positive sign though after 87days we are all waiting hoping for the best.
With the help from three Republicans, a final vote in the Senate of 60-39 for Wall Street Reform finally happened. This vote was a big fing deal like the one Biden said about Health Care Reform. The drama was great because the Senate wasted no time, the first vote for cloture was 60-38 to move the Wall Street bill forward then a couple of hours later the final vote of 60-39 came through. This reform bill should move us all beyond Wall Street to get Every Street fixed with this somewhat watered down bill. The Bush Administration did let the people down and avoided reforming anything financial. We all know that all things financial finally needed to be repaired and reintroduced so that it functions correctly not corruptly and President Obama was able to get some in Congress to see and accept the idea and step up to the plate and got it done.
The President will sign the bill into law next week, until then celebrate because it’s Friday! Woke up to some strange weather in the 206 but then heard that the DC area experienced an Earth Quake reported being 3.6. It is considered minor or barely felt earthquake if you live on the left coast but it will be the topic so many on cable, main stream TV and airwaves because they don’t usually have them there and is the largest recorded earthquake in that area.
The President has gotten things done though the Administration is not getting the credit in this nasty climate; what seems to be louder and even noisier is the trash that Republicans keep talking …Boehner came out and not only announced they would repeal Wall Street Reform on national TV they let their constituents finally see where they stand. The last few days and or months; say, since the 2008 elections we have been bombarded with crazy talk from the right and while we may gasp at all or most of what they throw out at us. It should open the eyes of all that have been trying to decide which side of the isle they should be on … it is clear to me Republican talk is cheap.
More amusing is the ramping up of race and the importance of it now that we have an African American President. In addition to race, it is also amusing at how easy folks on the right seem to be throwing out labels to describe President Obama’s actions in a time when the jig is up so to speak. The corruption of not only just Wall Street came out some say a few things about the last administration were not just swept under the rug they were shoved and an agreement made to move on. It is obvious that Wall Street’s creative accounting procedures finally coming to an ugly head and the show, “House of cards” by David Faber on Cnbc was a cruel reminder and or an awakening at how greed affects the mind. It was a truthful documentation of the nasty journey our economy took … for who, by who and how it (they)almost brought all of us down …and if we have to subscribe to labels … call me a Marxist who believes in Socialism at this time ….. We need someone who cares, who is socially responsible and who believes the gap between the haves and have none needs to shrink. School me, what can be wrong with caring for all the people of the US … not just the top one or 2percent… especially since that one percent has been wheeling and dealing starting from the house of bush and trickled down to main street … gotta admit it’s time for a change.
Obama is not a socialist or a Marxist …
Other News …
**Rising pressure on the BP well cap is a positive sign
**West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin announced the temporary appointment to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator Robert Byrd. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that the Senate will swear in the new senator on Tuesday, July 20th
*”Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $550 million to settle federal claims that it misled investors in a subprime mortgage product as the housing market began to collapse.” The settlement with the SEC “would rank among the largest in the 76-year history” of the agency, but “represent[s] only a small financial dent for Goldman, which reported $13.39 billion in profit last year.”
**Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) has joined the chorus of Republicans already calling for repeal of the recently-passed financial overhaul bill. “Oh, I’d love for it to be repealed,” said Chambliss, the ranking Republican on the Agriculture Committee, which played a key role in writing the bill.
**Yesterday, the U.S. Army “reported a record number of suicides in a single month among active duty, Guard and Reserve troops, despite an aggressive program of counseling, training and education aimed at suicide prevention.” In June, there were 32 soldiers who are believed to have committed suicide, and suicides “for the first half of the year are up 12 percent over 2009.”
C-SPAN …
Pres. Obama Remarks financial reform bill
Hearing on Working After Retirement
Defense Briefing on Afghanistan
Pres. Obama: From Earlier 
Energy Dept. Report
Well Cap Holding; No Oil Leaking as Integrity Tests Continue
BP announced yesterday that oil had stopped flowing into the Gulf after engineers closed three valves on the new capping stack that was placed earlier this week. Engineers will continue to monitor the pressure within the well to determine if the cap can hold the oil without leaking from other locations along the pipe. The results of these integrity tests will provide BP with insight into how to proceed with their efforts to seal the leaking well. However, National Incident Commander Thad Allen reminded the public that the cap was not designed to be a permanent fix – it will allow four vessels to contain the oil and assure redundancy in the event of severe weather. BP hopes two relief wells will provide a permanent solution; the first well is within 5 feet of its target and should be completed sometime in August.
Pres. Obama: Available shortly Thad Allen: From Yesterday Live: Undersea ROVs
Times-Picayune Coverage of Oil SpillLawmakers pass Financial Bill, President to sign next week
President Obama praised the Senate yesterday for passing the financial regulation bill (HR4173), also known as the American Financial Stability Act of 2010 by a vote of 60-39. During his statement, he thanked lawmakers for passing the measure that would “crack down on abusive practices” in the financial system, and added, “the reform puts in place the strongest consumer protection. “The measure, which is the biggest overhaul of the system since the Great Depression, became a top priority of Congress and the White House after the 2008 financial collapse. The legislation creates a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as other provisions to protect consumers from predatory lending.
The President is expected to sign the bill sometime early next week. The House approved the bill last month by a vote of 237-192.
President Remarks (7/15) Senate Floor Debate (7/15) Senate Floor Debate & Votes (7/15) H.R.4173 The Hill: Democrats reshape Wall Street Reuters: Wall St Reform Clears CongressWV Governor to announce Senator Byrd Replacement
At 2pm this afternoon West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin will make a temporary appointment to fill the vacant Senate seat left by the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV).
It is also expected that Gov. Manchin will indicate whether he plans to run for the same seat in November 2010 if the West Virginia legislature approves a special election for that date. The legislature is in special session to determine if the governor can order a special election before 2012, Sen. Byrd’s re-election year.
Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) also said yesterday that the Senate will swear-in the new West Virginia senator on Tuesday, July 20th.
Senator Byrd served in Congress for 57 years and was the Senator from West Virginia for 51 years before passing away last month.
Press Conference: C-SPAN at 2pm ET
WP: Democratic prospects look good in WV
WVGazette: Manchin to announce replacement
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