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the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 17, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Additionally, the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or the designees.
At 3:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration.

did you know that our members of Congress will take a … State Work Period August 6 -September 7, 2012

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.205, HEARTH Act of 2012, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home ownership Act of 2011.

3:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #442, S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Indian Affairs Committee and passed H.R.205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Home ownership (HEARTH) Act of 2011.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.483, commending efforts to promote and enhance public safety on the need for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing bonding.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3393, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act. (Reid)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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2:12:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:22 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:51 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.

12:01:05 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 July 16, 2012 at 2:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2527, with an amendment.

12:01:58 P.M.

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

2:00:04 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

2:00:25 P.M.

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

2:01:40 P.M.

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

2:01:43 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.

2:10:48 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).

2:12:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
5:01:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:01:50 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1959 — “To require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.”
5:02:10 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:12 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.
5:09:53 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:57 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:18 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018.
5:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 6018	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.
5:19:45 P.M.	S. 2165	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2165 — “To enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.”
5:20:12 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:15 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2165.
5:52:22 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:29 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:38 P.M.	S. 2009	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
5:52:56 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:59 P.M.	S. 2009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2009.
6:02:33 P.M.	S. 2009	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.
6:02:46 P.M.		The House received a communication from Gary L. Ackerman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ackerman notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:03:28 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 July 17, 2012 at 12:53 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 205.
6:04:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 – 61 (Roll no. 469).
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:12 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
7:05:28 P.M.	S. 2009	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 11 (Roll no. 470).
7:05:29 P.M.	S. 2009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:27 P.M.		Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act & Judicial nominees — still?

07/16/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET July 16, 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 #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:

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.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #662, Kevin McNulty, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District for the District of New Jersey; confirmed: 91-3 (1 voting present)

6:08pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act; Not Invoked: 51-44

Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act. We expect to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a time to be determined tomorrow, Tuesday, July 17.

During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act was not invoked by a vote 51-44. Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider this vote.

By unanimous consent, at 3:00pm on Tuesday, July 17^th, the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked will be agreed to, the motion to reconsider will be agreed to and there will then be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #662, Kevin McNulty, of NJ, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; 91-3-1(present)

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act; Not Invoked: 51-44

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.520, commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 103^rd anniversary.

Adopted S.Res.521, designating September 2012 as “National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.522, designating September 2012 as “National Child Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.523, recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people.

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The next meeting in the HOUSE is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.2237

07/12/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 9:30amET July 12, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
As a reminder, cloture was filed on the Landrieu substitute amendment #2521 and S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act on Wednesday. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments the Landrieu substitute amendment and to S.2237 is 1:00pm on Thursday.
Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture votes will be on Friday but Senator Reid announced we hope to come to an agreement to have them tomorrow.

As a reminder, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill, is 1pm today.

During his opening remarks this morning, Senator Reid announced he has a general agreement with the Republican Leader that we will try to schedule the cloture votes on the Landrieu substitute amendment #2251 and the underlying Small Business Jobs bill today. If no agreement can be reached, those votes would occur tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

This morning Senator Reid moved to proceed to S.3369, a bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities (DISCLOSE Act).

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in a series of 3 roll call votes beginning at 2pm today. Those votes will be in relation to the following items:

– Reid amendment #2524 (text of H.R.9, Cantor tax bill)

– Motion to invoke cloture on Landrieu amendment #2521 (Substitute) (If cloture on the substitute is invoked, all post-cloture debate time would be yielded back and the amendment would be agreed to)

– Motion to invoke cloture on of S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill

There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the votes. All after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

60 votes needed

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the Reid amendment #2524 (Cantor – H.R.9); Tabled: 73-24

2:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Landrieu substitute amendment #2521 to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act; Not Invoked: 57-41

2:50pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act; Not Invoked: 53-44

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

At 5pm on Monday, there will be 30 minutes for debate on Executive Calendar #662, the nomination of Kevin McNulty, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act. By consent, following the 5:30pm vote on the McNulty nomination, there will be 10 minutes for debate prior to the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3369.

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The House is scheduled to meet at 9:15amET July 12, 2012

the House adjourned at 1:55pmET

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9:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:44 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:12 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:17 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hultgren to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:03 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.
9:14:52 A.M.	H.R. 4402	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 726. H.R. 4402 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
9:14:57 A.M.	H.R. 4402	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4402 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. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-26. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
9:15:23 A.M.	H.R. 4402	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 726 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:24 A.M.	H.R. 4402	The Speaker designated the Honorable Shelley Moore Capito to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
9:15:55 A.M.	H.R. 4402	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4402.
10:23:21 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-590 to narrow the scope of the underlying bill to include strategic and critical minerals only.
10:23:26 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 1.
10:33:00 A.M.	H.R. 4402	POSTPONED 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 later in the legislative day.
10:33:59 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-590 to give the lead agency, in the event of new or unforeseen information, the authority to extend by two six-month periods the arbitrary 30 month time limit the bill imposes on permit approval.
10:34:02 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 2.
10:42:23 A.M.	H.R. 4402	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:43:02 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-590 to require a royalty payment of 12.5% of the value of hardrock minerals mined on federal lands. Revenue generated by the royalty payment would be dedicated to cleaning up abandoned hardrock mines.
10:43:04 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 3.
10:54:26 A.M.	H.R. 4402	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:54:58 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-590 to allow the lead agency, as established under this bill, to exempt existing Mineral Prescriptions for strategic and critical materials within federally administered national forests from the procedures detailed at and all rules promulgated under part 294 of title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, the amendment would extend this exemption to areas integral to access of the Mineral Prescriptions, and the construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of any existing Mineral Prescriptions.
10:55:00 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 4.
11:06:39 A.M.	H.R. 4402	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:07:27 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-590 to allow projects that have already applied for a permit access to the new expedited process under the bill.
11:07:55 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cravaack amendment No. 5.
11:17:23 A.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:17 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-590 to create an exception for non-profit entities and individuals from the outright elimination (found in Section 205 of H.R. 4402) of the shifting of attorneys fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
11:18:24 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 6.
11:25:07 A.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:26:06 A.M.	H.R. 4402	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-590 to exempt from the bill any mineral exploration or mining permit a lead agency determines would diminish opportunities for hunting, fishing, grazing, or recreation on public lands. By protecting the status of hunting, fishing, grazing and other recreational uses on federal lands, the amendment will guarantee that the multiple use mandate for federal lands is not compromised by the underlying bill.
11:26:12 A.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 726, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 7.
11:34:54 A.M.	H.R. 4402	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:35:05 A.M.	H.R. 4402	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:59:15 A.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 251 (Roll no. 462).
12:04:14 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 252 (Roll no. 463).
12:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 253 (Roll no. 464).
12:12:35 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 178 (Roll no. 465).
12:15:56 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 248 (Roll no. 466).
12:16:29 P.M.	H.R. 4402	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4402.
12:17:00 P.M.	H.R. 4402	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:17:10 P.M.	H.R. 4402	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.
12:18:07 P.M.	H.R. 4402	Ms. Slaughter moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:18:56 P.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter 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 prohibiting the issuance of permits for mining to persons, corporations or their subsidiaries that have failed to pay any state or federal taxes. The motion also sought to add provisions to Federal mining permits prohibiting the export of strategic and critical minerals to China and Iran, and sought to require, to the extent practicable, that all mining equipment used under mining permits be made in America and to prohibit the holder of the permit from outsourcing American jobs.
12:25:42 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4155 and H.R. 3001.
12:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 4402	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on the Slaughter motion to recommit with instructions.
12:27:39 P.M.	H.R. 4402	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:44:51 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 231 (Roll no. 467).
12:51:39 P.M.	H.R. 4402	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 160 (Roll no. 468).
12:51:40 P.M.	H.R. 4402	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:54:25 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON UPCOMING HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging Mr. Cantor in a colloquy on the schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:28:21 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 13. Agreed to without objection.
1:28:56 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 13, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:29:33 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
1:31:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:55:00 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:55:20 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:55:35 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2012.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate proceeds to S.2237,Small biz Jobs/Tax Act

07/11/2012 Nativegrl77

Convenes: 9:30amET July 11, 2012
Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, post-cloture.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
We hope to begin consideration of S.2237 during Wednesday’s session. By unanimous consent, all time during morning business, adjournment and recess will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill.

All post-cloture debate time has been yielded back and the Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.2237, the Small Business Jobs bill. Senator Reid offered the Reid for Landrieu amendment #2521 (substitute) and Reid amendment #2524 (text of H.R.9, Cantor bill), filled the so-called amendment tree, filed cloture on the new Landrieu substitute amendment and the underlying bill, and then moved to proceed to S.3364, a Stabenow bill to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America.

He then asked consent to vitiate the cloture motions and that at 2:00pm tomorrow the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Cantor language, the new substitute, and the underlying bill, as amended, if amended; Further, that the Senate proceed to a free standing bill to extend the 2001, 2003, and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 96% of all small businesses as outlined by President Obama, that the only amendment in order be an amendment offered by Senator McConnell or designee, which is identical to the text of Hatch amendment #2491 (tax extension); and that upon the use or yielding back of 4 hours of debate, the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the McConnell amendment and on passage of the underlying bill, as amended, if amended.

Senator McConnell objected to the request.

Text of the unanimous consent request, brief summaries of the Cantor bill and the new substitute amendment, and the unofficial transcript of the Reid-McConnell exchange can be found below.

Unanimous Consent Request (McConnell objected)

Reid: I ask unanimous consent that cloture be vitiated with respect to the substitute amendment and S.2237; that the motion to commit be withdrawn and amendment #s 2525 and 2522 be withdrawn; that at 2:00pm, Thursday, July 12^th, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments:

– Amendment #2524 (Cantor language);

– Reid for Landrieu Substitute amendment #2521;

That there be no other amendments or motions in order to the amendments or the bill prior to the votes other than motions to waive or motions to table; that upon disposition of the two amendments, the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of S.2237, as amended, if amended.

Further, that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of a bill to be introduced by Senator Reid, or designee, extending the 2001, 2003 and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 96% of all small businesses as outlined by President Obama; that the only amendment in order to the bill be an amendment offered by Senator McConnell, or designee, which is identical to the text of amendment #2491, as filed by Senator Hatch, that the amendment not be divisible; that there be 4 hours of debate on the amendment and the bill equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a vote in relation to the McConnell, or designee, amendment; that upon disposition of the amendment, the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; that there be no motions or points of order to the amendment or the bill.

Amendment summaries

The Reid amendment #2524, (text of H.R.9) creates a temporary 20% deduction from taxable income for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Cost = $46 billion over ten years.

The Reid for Landrieu substitute amendment #2521:.

Landrieu (tax only): extends five tax benefits for small businesses (Cost = $4.4 billion over ten years):

0% capital gains tax for certain small business stock
Expanded carryback of credits to recover prior taxes
Relief for corporations switching to Subchapter S corporations
Expanded expensing for certain capital investments
Higher deductions for start-up costs

In addition to several bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening the SBA, improving small business export promotion, and increasing transparency and oversight, Senator Landrieu’s amendment achieves the following:

Capital

Small Business Investment Company Program – Expands the SBIC program authority from $3 billion to $4 billion and raises the amount funds under common control can borrow from $225 to $350.
504 Refinancing – Extends for one year the SBA’s authority to refinance short-term commercial real estate debt into long-term fixed rate loans.

Contracting

Permanently increases the SBA surety bond guarantee from $2 million $5 million
Creates parity in contracting by eliminating the caps on contracts awarded under the SBA’s women-owned business program and allows contracting officers to award sole source contracts to women-owned businesses.
Provides additional tools for the SBA Inspector General to combat contracting fraud, a measure previously passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate.

Counseling

Reauthorizes the Small Business Development Center program at level funding through FY15.
Reauthorizes the Women’s Business Center program through FY15.

As a result of Senator Reid filing cloture on the Reid for Landrieu amendment #2251 (substitute) and S.2237, Small Business Jobs, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 1:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, July 12.

Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday, July 13.

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LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.3001, To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.

Passed H.R.4155, the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act.

Completed the Rule 14 proceed of S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act of 2012. (Whitehouse and others)

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10:00:40 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:00 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.
11:25:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
12:00:32 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi David Algaze, Havurat Yisrael Synagogue, Forest Hills, New York.
12:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cohen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:46 P.M.		The Chair recognized Rep. Turner (NY) for the purpose of welcoming Rabbi David Algaze as the guest chaplain for today.
12:05:07 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.
12:40:18 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 726 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
12:43:53 P.M.	H. Res. 726	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 726.
1:26:22 P.M.	H. Res. 726	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:26:31 P.M.	H. Res. 726	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 726 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
1:27:25 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6079 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
1:27:32 P.M.	H.R. 6079	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 724, the House proceeded with the remaining 30 minutes of debate controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader on H.R. 6079.
2:18:58 P.M.	H.R. 6079	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:19:26 P.M.	H.R. 6079	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6079.
2:19:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
3:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6079 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
3:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce.
3:02:13 P.M.	H.R. 6079	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Andrews 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 add a provision to the end of the bill, which states that any Member who votes for Repeal of the Affordable Care Act will be ineligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, effective beginning the first month following enactment of the Act.
3:14:51 P.M.	H.R. 6079	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 6079	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 – 248 (Roll no. 459).
3:54:17 P.M.	H.R. 6079	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 185 (Roll no. 460).
3:54:19 P.M.	H.R. 6079	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:23 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 726 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.”
4:07:21 P.M.	H. Res. 726	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 180 (Roll no. 461).
4:07:22 P.M.	H. Res. 726	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:33 P.M.		Mr. Westmoreland asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 12. Agreed to without objection.
4:08:35 P.M.	H.R. 2181	CHANGE OF PRIMARY SPONSOR REQUEST – Mr. Butterfield asked unanimous consent that he be considered the primary sponsor of H.R. 2181 in lieu of the late Donald Payne from New Jersey. Agreed to without objection.
4:09:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:16:01 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an Executive Order that modifies the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997 with respect to Burma – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-123).
4:20:16 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House- both back 7/9 -the Senate considers:Judicial nominees,S.2237,Small Business&S.Con.Res51

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the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET July 9. 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday, July 9^th. The next roll call vote will be at noon on Tuesday, July 9^th.
At 11:30am on Tuesday, July 10^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #661, the nomination of John Thomas Fowlkes, of TN, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee with 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 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Fowlkes nomination.
Additionally, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Calendar #341, S.2237, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act on Thursday, June 29^th. As a result, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.2237 at 2:25pm on Tuesday, July 10^th.
If the Senate does not receive a message that the House has adopted S.Con.Res.51, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro-forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, July 3^rd at 12:00pm and
Friday, July 6^th at 12:00pm

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No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1379, the D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act of 2011 with committee-reported amendment by voice vote.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act. (Stabenow and others)

Completed Rule 14 process of H.R.4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act of 2012. (Democratic request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:37 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:48 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:21 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:30 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 29, 2012 at 5:01 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3238, S. 2165, S. 2239, and S. 3363.
2:03:15 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 29, 2012 at 4:39 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6064, without amendment.
2:04:14 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:11:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:41 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
4:00:52 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative McCotter wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 midnight on July 6, 2012.
4:00:57 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of Representative McCotter, the adjusted whole number of the House was 432.
4:01:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
4:02:01 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4155 — “To direct the head of each Federal department and agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses.”
4:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 4155	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4155.
4:16:07 P.M.	H.R. 4155	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.
4:17:02 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4114 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2012, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
4:17:21 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:24 P.M.	H.R. 4114	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4114.
4:32:28 P.M.	H.R. 4114	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:31 P.M.	H.R. 4114	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:00 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4367 — “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.”
4:33:13 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:15 P.M.	H.R. 4367	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4367.
4:51:30 P.M.	H.R. 4367	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.
4:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Mrs. McMorris Rodgers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5892 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
4:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:30 P.M.	H.R. 5892	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5892.
4:59:45 P.M.	H.R. 5892	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.
5:00:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
6:30:27 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4155 — “To direct the head of each Federal department and agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses.”
6:56:11 P.M.	H.R. 4155	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 – 0 (Roll no. 452).
6:56:12 P.M.	H.R. 4155	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4367 — “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.”
7:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 4367	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 0 (Roll no. 453).
7:03:34 P.M.	H.R. 4367	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:50 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5892 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
7:09:50 P.M.	H.R. 5892	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 – 0 (Roll no. 454).
7:09:51 P.M.	H.R. 5892	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:10 P.M.	S. 2061	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2061 — “To provide for an exchange of land between the Department of Homeland Security and the South Carolina State Ports Authority.”
7:15:36 P.M.	S. 2061	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:15:37 P.M.	S. 2061	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2061.
7:20:16 P.M.	S. 2061	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:19 P.M.	S. 2061	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:21:03 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:22:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:00:39 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 724.
8:01:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.