The Senate will convene at May 11, 2010 10:00am and resume consideration of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217)

The following amendments are pending to S.3217:
Dodd-Lincoln amendment #3739
Corker amendment #3955 (underwriting)
Merkley-Klobuchar amendment #3962 (underwriting)–side-by-side to Corker amendment

Votes:
137: Sanders amendment #3738: , as modified;
Agreed to: 96-0

138: Vitter amendment #3760: ;
Not Agreed to: 37-62

139: Dodd amendment #3938: (GSE study);
Agreed To: 63-36

140: McCain amendment #3839: (GSEs);
Not Agreed To: 43-56

Confirmation of Timothy Black, of Ohio, to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio;
Confirmed by voice vote

Confirmation of Jon E. DeGuilo, of Indiana, to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana;
Confirmed by voice vote

Bennet (CO) amendment was agreed to by voice vote.

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.511, a resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 11, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

9:08 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2010.

Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn.

7:29 P.M. –

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

7:28 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 18: Mr. Jones for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 12.

7:23 P.M. –

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

7:20 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy. – referred to the Committees on Armed Services, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed(H. Doc. 111-107).

7:19 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a sealed envelope from the White House on Monday, May 11, 2010 at 5:09 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submitted the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy.

7:18 P.M. –

Mr. Grijalva filed a report from the Committee on Natural Resources on H. Res. 1254.

7:17 P.M. –

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1344.

H. Res. 1299:

supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 0 (Roll no. 258). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:10 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1328:

honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell

7:04 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 0 (Roll no. 257).

6:56 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1294:

expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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. 256).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. 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.

6:30 P.M. –

Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed, until a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 268, which was ordered on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.

3:22 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

S. Con. Res. 62:

congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

3:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 62. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Holden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1094:

commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker

3:15 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

3:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1094. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1299:

supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day

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.

2:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1187:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising public awareness of and helping to prevent attacks against Federal employees while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties

2:58 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1187. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1328:

honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell

2:48 P.M. –

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.

2:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1328. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 268:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and for other purposes

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.

2:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 268. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1294:

expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces

2:32 P.M. –

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.

2:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1294. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5051:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the “Zachary Smith Post Office Building”

2:23 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5051. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:04 P.M. –

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

2:03 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2010 at 3:04 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3333, agreed to H. Con. Res. 247 and H. Con. Res. 263, without amendment, and passed H.R. 3619, with an amendment.

2:02 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 7, 2010 at 11:06 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1053, S. 1405, H.R. 5160, H.R. 689, H.R. 1121, H.R. 1442, and H.R. 2802.

2:01 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had recieved the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 11, 2010 at 2010 at 10:05 a.m.: an appointment to the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

2:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 11.

12:50 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:31 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.