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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET July 23, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the Shipp nomination on Thursday, July 19^th. By unanimous consent, at 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Shipp nomination.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

This afternoon Senate Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act. The cloture vote would occur Wednesday morning, unless an agreement can be reached.

Cloture on the Shipp nomination has been vitiated. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

5:40pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; Confirmed: 91-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; Confirmed: 91-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3420, the Permanent Tax Relief Act. (Lee)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. (Lieberman and others)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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12:00:26 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:40 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:48 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.
12:06:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
2:00:45 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
2:02:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sarbanes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:46 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 Friday, July 20, 2012 at 4:07 p.m., and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notifies the Congress concerning the national emergency with respect to Somalia.
2:08:08 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice regarding the national emergency with respect to Somalia – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-126).
2:13:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
3:31:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
3:31:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:31:44 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1237 — “To provide for a land exchange with the Trinity Public Utilities District of Trinity County, California, involving the transfer of land to the Bureau of Land Management and the Six Rivers National Forest in exchange for National Forest System land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and for other purposes.”
3:32:01 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:04 P.M.	H.R. 1237	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1237.
3:38:43 P.M.	H.R. 1237	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 1237	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4484 — “To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah to Brigham Young University, and for other purposes.”
3:39:38 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:39:41 P.M.	H.R. 4484	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4484.
3:47:32 P.M.	H.R. 4484	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:35 P.M.	H.R. 4484	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:53 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5958 — “To name the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in honor of James L. Buckley.”
3:48:16 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 5958	The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5958.
3:53:41 P.M.	H.R. 5958	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:45 P.M.	H.R. 5958	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3388 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.”
3:54:15 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 3388	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3388.
4:00:22 P.M.	H.R. 3388	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:26 P.M.	H.R. 3388	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:49 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2362 — “To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises.”
4:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:09 P.M.	H.R. 2362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2362.
4:39:59 P.M.	H.R. 2362	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.
4:40:13 P.M.	H.R. 2467	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2467 — “To take certain Federal lands in Mono County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony.”
4:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 2467	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:31 P.M.	H.R. 2467	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2467.
4:49:22 P.M.	H.R. 2467	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 2467	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:08 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5859 — “To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting.”
4:50:45 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:48 P.M.	H.R. 5859	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5859.
5:10:26 P.M.	H.R. 5859	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:29 P.M.	H.R. 5859	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:53 P.M.	S. 1335	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1335 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes.”
5:11:28 P.M.	S. 1335	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:30 P.M.	S. 1335	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1335.
5:18:41 P.M.	S. 1335	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:44 P.M.	S. 1335	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:19:01 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3742 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the “Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse”.”
5:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:19 P.M.	H.R. 3742	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3742.
5:26:04 P.M.	H.R. 3742	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 3742	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:12 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3556 — “To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the “Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse”.”
5:26:39 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:42 P.M.	H.R. 3556	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3556.
5:34:10 P.M.	H.R. 3556	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 3556	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:34:32 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4347 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the “Robert Boochever United States Courthouse”.”
5:34:47 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:34:51 P.M.	H.R. 4347	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4347.
5:37:25 P.M.	H.R. 4347	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 4347	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:32 P.M.	S. 2039	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2039 — “To allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.”
5:37:45 P.M.	S. 2039	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:47 P.M.	S. 2039	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2039.
5:59:08 P.M.	S. 2039	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.
5:59:36 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3870 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6083 Highway 36 West in Rose Bud, Arkansas, as the “Nicky ‘Nick’ Daniel Bacon Post Office”.”
6:00:07 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:09 P.M.	H.R. 3870	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3870.
6:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 3870	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 3870	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:08:10 P.M.	H.R. 5837	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5837 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 26 East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, New York, as the “Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building”.”
6:08:42 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5837.
6:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:34 P.M.	H.R. 5837	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:12:39 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3593 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 787 State Route 17M in Monroe, New York, as the “National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office”.”
6:12:54 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:12:58 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
6:17:39 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:42 P.M.	H.R. 3593	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:17 P.M.	H.R. 3477	<action_description>Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3477 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 133 Hare Road in Crosby, Texas, as the Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building.”
6:18:32 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:34 P.M.	H.R. 3477	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3477.
6:24:42 P.M.	H.R. 3477	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.
6:24:59 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2896 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the “Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building”.”
6:25:13 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:25:16 P.M.	H.R. 2896	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2896.
6:29:04 P.M.	H.R. 2896	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:29:06 P.M.	H.R. 2896	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:29:10 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Ms. Buerkle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1369 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1021 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, as the “Warren Lindley Post Office”.”
6:29:23 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 1369	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1369.
6:33:08 P.M.	H.R. 1369	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:33:11 P.M.	H.R. 1369	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:15 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2362 — “To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises.”
6:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 2362	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 – 160 (Roll no. 499).
6:57:46 P.M.	H.R. 2362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:48 P.M.	S. 2039	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2039 — “To allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands.”
7:04:34 P.M.	S. 2039	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 126 – 254 (Roll no. 500).
7:04:35 P.M.	S. 2039	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:46 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3477 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 133 Hare Road in Crosby, Texas, as the Army First Sergeant David McNerney Post Office Building.”
7:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 3477	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 – 0 (Roll no. 501).
7:11:03 P.M.	H.R. 3477	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:33 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:32 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:20:09 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 738.
8:25:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with special order speeches.
8:57:10 P.M.		Mr. Gardner moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:57:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:57:40 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – back on 7/23 – the Senate

07/20/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 2:00pmET July 23, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #663, the nomination of Michael A. Shipp, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the Shipp nomination on Thursday, July 19^th. By unanimous consent, at 5:30pm on Monday, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Shipp nomination.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2012.

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act,Judicial nominees 3.5yrs&4months left?

07/13/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 2:00pmET July 16, 2012

Voters … Tell @MitchMcConnell @SpeakerBoehner to Pass #AmericanJOBsACT & Small Businss ACT S.2237-They say we need JObs JOb JObs & Support Small Biz but they have done nothing to HELP – They are responsible for our stagnant economy Tell Them

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognize
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #662, the nomination of Kevin McNulty, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey 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 (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the McNulty nomination.
Following disposition of the McNulty nomination, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and there will be 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #446, S.3369, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3369 on Thursday, July 12^th.
Therefore, Senators should expect the following beginning at 5:30pm on Monday:

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to table the Reid amendment #2524 (text of H.R.9, Cantor tax bill); Tabled: 73-24

2) Motion to invoke cloture on Landrieu amendment #2521 (Substitute) Not Invoked: 57-41

3) Motion to invoke cloture on of S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill; Not Invoked: 53-44

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3902, the District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act by voice vote.

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.2527, the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act with a Gillibrand substitute amendment.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Roll Call Vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #662, the nomination of Kevin McNulty, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
10 minutes of debate
Roll Call Vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Legislative Calendar #446, S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2012.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:37 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:25 A.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 July 12, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3902, without amendment.
10:03:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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CONGRESS : the Republican led House – the Senate debates S.3240,Farm bill & 3.5yrs later, Judicial nominees

06/18/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 3:00pmET June 18, 2012

Following the prayer and the pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The Senate will continue to debate S.3240, the Farm bill. We continue to work on an agreement on amendments to the bill.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of SC, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina 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 (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Lewis nomination.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Confirmed: 64-27

WRAP UP

The Senate has locked an agreement to limit amendments and bring the Farm bill to passage. Under the agreement, we will begin voting on amendments at 2:15pm tomorrow. There will be a break in consideration of the amendments to debate and vote in relation to S.J.Res.37, Boiler MACT/EPA, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. I will send the agreement on the joint resolution of disapproval in a separate email message once it is locked in. Please note that we will consider amendments in an alternating fashion between Democrats and Republicans.

The agreement is as follows:

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate resumes consideration of S.3240, the pending motion to recommit be withdrawn; that amendment #2390 be withdrawn; that the Stabenow-Roberts amendment #2389 be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered original text for the purposes of further amendment; that the following amendments and motions be the only first degree amendments and motions in order to the bill:

– Akaka #2440 (highly fractionated tribal lands);

– Akaka #2396 (tribal relations office);

– Baucus #2429 (Livestock);

– Bingaman #2364 (multi-state aquifers);

– Brown (OH) #2445 (rural development);

– Cantwell #2370 (pulse pilot);

– Casey #2238 (technical/study -federal milk marketing)

– Coons #2426 (poultry insurance study);

– Feinstein #2422 (conservation innovation grants);

– Feinstein #2309 (insurance recall);

– Gillibrand #2156 (SNAP);

– Hagan #2366 (crop insurance – plain language);

– Kerry #2187 (commercial fishermen);

– Landrieu #2321 (rural development loans);

– Manchin #2345 (dietary study);

– Merkley #2382 (organic crop insurance);

– Schumer #2427 (acer);
– Stabenow #2453 (NAP);

– Udall(CO) #2295 (bark beetle);

– Warner #2457 (rural broadband);

– Wyden #2442 (microloans);

– Wyden #2388 (farm to school);

– Leahy #2204 (rural development);

– Nelson(NE) #2242 (rural housing);

– Klobuchar #2299 (transportation study);

– Carper #2287 (poultry feed research);

– Sanders #2254 (biomass);

– Thune #2437 (crop insurance);

– Durbin-Coburn #2439 (crop insurance);

– Snowe #2190 (milk marketing order reform);

– Ayotte #2192 (value added grants);

– Collins #2444 (dairy);

– Grassley #2167 (pay cap marketing loans);

– Sessions #2174 (SNAP);

– Nelson(NE) #2243 (SNAP);

– Sessions #2172 (SNAP);

– Paul #2181 ($250,000 income limit);

– Alexander #2191 (wind loans);

– McCain #2199 (catfish);

– Toomey #2217 (organic/AMA);

– DeMint #2263 (broadband funding);

– DeMint #2262 (SoS Free MKT);

– DeMint #2268 (Loan guarantees);

– DeMint #2276 (checkoffs);

– DeMint #2273 (broadband);

– Coburn #2289 (MAP);

– Coburn #2293 (Limit Millionaires);

– Kerry #2454 (North Korea);

– Kyl #2354 (North Korea);

– Lee #2313 (Forest Legacy);

– Lee #2314 (CSP/CRP cut);

– Boozman #2355 (Ag research, law info);

– Boozman #2360 (TEFAP);

– Toomey #2226 (energy title);

– Toomey #2433 (sugar);

– Lee Motion to Recommit (FY 2008 levels);

– Johnson(WI) Motion to Recommit;

– Chambliss #2438 (conservation crop insurance);

– Chambliss #2340 (sugar);

– Chambliss #2432 (FMPP);

– Ayotte #2195 (GAO crop insurance fraud report);

– Blunt #2246 (veterans);

– Moran #2403 (food aid);

– Moran #2443 (beginning farmers)

– Vitter #2363 (pets);

– Toomey #2247 (paperwork);

– Sanders #2310 (genetically engineered food);

– Coburn #2214 (convention funding);

– Boxer #2456 (aerial inspections);

– Johanns #2372 (aerial inspections);

– Murray # 2455(sequestration);

– McCain #2162 (Sequestration report – DoD); and

– Rubio #2166 (RAISE Act).

That at 2:15pm, Tuesday, June 19^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the amendments in the order listed alternating between Republican and Democratic sponsored amendments; that there be no amendments or motions in order to the amendments prior to the votes other than motions to waive points of order and motions to table; that there be two minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form in between the votes and all after the first vote be ten minute votes; that the Toomey #2247; Sanders #2256; Coburn #2214; Boxer #2456; Johanns #2372; Murray #2455; McCain #2162 and the Rubio amendment #2166 be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; that the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines on amendments so the page and line numbers match up correctly; that upon disposition of the amendments, the bill, as amended, be read a third time; that there be up to ten minutes equally divided in the usual form prior to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; finally, the vote on passage of the bill be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #612, the nomination of Mary Geiger Lewis, of SC, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Confirmed: 64-27

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Agreed to a Snowe amendment to the preamble of S.Res.488, a resolution commending the efforts of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who came together to extinguish the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine., notwithstanding adoption of the resolution.

Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.470, a resolution designating July 28, 2012, as “National Day of the American Cowboy”.

Adopted S.Res.495, designating the period beginning on June 17, 2012, and ending on June 23, 2012, as “Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week”, and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact such disease has on patients.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 18, 2012

2:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:33 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:42 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:50 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 June 15, 2012 at 10:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 128, without amendment.
2:12:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
4:02:02 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:02:14 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1556 — “To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs, and for other purposes.”
4:02:32 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 1556	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1556.
4:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 1556	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:50 P.M.	H.R. 1556	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:00 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4027 — “To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”.”
4:07:19 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:22 P.M.	H.R. 4027	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4027.
4:12:12 P.M.	H.R. 4027	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:16 P.M.	H.R. 4027	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:20 P.M.	S. 404	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 404 — “To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.”
4:12:37 P.M.	S. 404	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 404	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 404.
4:16:44 P.M.	S. 404	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.
4:17:00 P.M.	S. 684	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 684 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.”
4:17:09 P.M.	S. 684	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:11 P.M.	S. 684	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 684.
4:19:15 P.M.	S. 684	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.
4:19:20 P.M.	S. 997	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 997 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend a water contract between the United States and the East Bench Irrigation District.”
4:19:35 P.M.	S. 997	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:36 P.M.	S. 997	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 997.
4:21:48 P.M.	S. 997	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:53 P.M.	S. 997	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:28:03 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 proliferation of weapons-uasable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-113).
4:29:18 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 accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-114).
4:35:05 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 683 — “Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.”
4:35:10 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:15 P.M.	H. Res. 683	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 683.
4:57:12 P.M.	H. Res. 683	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:17 P.M.	H. Res. 683	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3668 — “To prevent trafficking in counterfeit drugs.”
4:57:36 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:57:37 P.M.	H.R. 3668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3668.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3668	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:49 P.M.	H.R. 3668	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 18.
6:30:06 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.
6:31:34 P.M.	S. 684	Considered as unfinished business. S. 684 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.”
6:55:05 P.M.	S. 684	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 3 (Roll no. 379).
6:55:07 P.M.	S. 684	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:25 P.M.	S. 404	Considered as unfinished business. S. 404 — “To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.”
7:01:43 P.M.	S. 404	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 – 0 (Roll no. 380).
7:01:44 P.M.	S. 404	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:00 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 688.
7:03:45 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Walz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1272 — “To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188, and for other purposes.”
7:05:06 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:05:41 P.M.	H.R. 1272	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1272.
7:13:41 P.M.	H.R. 1272	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:43 P.M.	H.R. 1272	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:27 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2938 — “To prohibit certain gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona.”
7:14:50 P.M.	H.R. 2938	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:14:54 P.M.	H.R. 2938	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2938.
7:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2938	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.
7:45:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:46:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:15:50 P.M.		Mr. Jones moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:15:58 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:15:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate back on 6/4

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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. There will be 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 (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hillman nomination.
As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24^th. That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5^th

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^{–CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS}

^{LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 1, 2012}

^{112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION}

^{. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.2:35:39 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.2:35:27 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.1:15:54 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:14:37 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:13:13 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.12:43:20 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.12:39:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.12:39:10 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.12:38:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.12:38:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 – 245 (Roll no. 314).12:34:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 236 (Roll no. 313).12:31:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 200 (Roll no. 312).12:28:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 113 – 275 (Roll no. 311).12:24:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 245 (Roll no. 310).12:20:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hultgren amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 256 (Roll no. 309).12:17:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 237 (Roll no. 308).12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 203 – 185 (Roll no. 307).12:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 – 177 (Roll no. 306).11:36:37 A.M. -H.R. 5325UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.11:35:32 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.11:33:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.11:33:10 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $335,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:32:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:25:55 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.11:25:53 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn, to increase funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $50,000,000 and reduce funds for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $100,000,000.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chaffetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:19:18 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.11:19:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $74,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, 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.11:07:44 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.11:07:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase the the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $180,440,000 and reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by the same amount.11:06:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:00:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.11:00:08 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $1,450,960,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.10:59:52 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hultgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:52:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hultgren amendment under the five-minute rule.10:52:23 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Hultgren, to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $30 million and increase the Science Administrative and Facility Account for National Laboratories by the same amount.10:51:38 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:43:22 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.10:43:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur, to increase the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administrative Account by the same amount.10:40:54 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:57:14 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.9:57:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to strike section 110, which prohibits funds to be used to enforce a rule which pertains to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.9:55:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Broun (GA) amendment. Mr Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Broun (GA) amendment propose to change the level of new budget authority in the bill by increasing the spending reduction account by more than the amount transferred out of other accounts. The Chair sustained the point of order.9:46:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.9:46:17 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce various administrative and salary accounts by 3% and apply $27,036,730 to the spending reduction account.9:45:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:41:43 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.9:41:40 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Account by $3 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:40:04 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:36:41 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.9:36:39 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account by $1 million and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Account by $571,429.9:35:28 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:29:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.9:29:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Flood Protection by $2 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:28:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.9:18:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Louisiana Coastal Restoration by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administration Account by the same amount.9:16:58 A.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:16:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”9:14:21 A.M. -Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5882.9:03:04 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.9:02:51 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:42 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:28 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:16 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.}