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the Senate Convened at 9:30amET July 13,2011

 Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees prior to the cloture vote on S.1323.

The filing deadline for all 2nd degree amendments to S.1323 is 10:00am on Wednesday, July 14th.

There will be up to 2 roll call votes at approximately 10:30am Wednesday. The first roll call vote will be on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, the sense of the Senate bill on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. If cloture is not invoked, there will be a 2nd roll call vote immediately on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

10:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.

 10:40am the Senate will conduct up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit

– And if cloture is not invoked on S.1323, on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2055, the Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs and related agencies Appropriations bill.

VOTES …

10:44am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.1323, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Not invoked: 51-49

At 11:10 am the Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2055 MilCon Appropriations. Invoked: 89-11.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 13, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:20 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2011.

Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 2354:

making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:17 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2354 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.

9:13 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Visclosky demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 47 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment No. 47 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the $250,000 appropriation for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission and to apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:01 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Shimkus amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Shimkus.

An amendment to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Nuclear Regulatory Commission account for the Yucca Mountain license application by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.

An amendment to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $35 million and increase the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 64 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Departmental Administration account under the Department of Energy by $2.5 million and increases the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:39 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:36 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 48 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 48 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the funds for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.

8:34 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Schiff.

An amendment to increase the amount appropriated for carrying out the research activities authorized by the America COMPETES Act by $79,640,000 and reduce the Departmental Administration account for the Department of Energy by the same amount.

8:20 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Heck amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Heck.

An amendment to provide $2.5 million to the State of Nevada for the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.

8:12 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 43 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $820,488,000 and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

8:05 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Royce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment No. 68 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.

An amendment numbered 68 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Science account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and increase the Spending Reduction account by the same amount.

7:51 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment No. 65 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

An amendment numbered 65 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Science account under the Department of Energy by $42,665,000 and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.

7:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

7:33 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Reed (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Reed (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Reed.

An amendment to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $41 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the Department of Energy by $21 million and reduce the account for Departmental Administration under the National Nuclear Security Administration by $20 million.

7:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2354.

7:21 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Matheson 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.

7:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Matheson amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Matheson.

An amendment to increase the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account under the Department of Energy by $10 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account under the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount.

7:14 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the McKinley amendment was withdrawn.

7:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McKinley amendment No. 25 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. McKinley.

An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $39 million and reduce the Science account by $39 million.

7:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Rehberg amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 337, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rehberg amendment No. 57 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Rehberg.

An amendment numbered 57 printed in the Congressional Record to increase and reduce necessary expenses for the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $2,200,000.

6:56 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

6:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2018:

to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 184 (Roll no. 573).

6:48 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 238 (Roll no. 572).

6:31 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:23 P.M. –

Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney 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 retain EPA’s authority to set water pollution standards and review permits when pollutants are being discharged into waters that are a source of public drinking water.

Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.

6:22 P.M. –

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.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

6:21 P.M. –

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2018.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 254 (Roll no. 571).

6:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Carnahan amendment Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 247 (Roll no. 570).

6:13 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 237 (Roll no. 569).

6:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 240 (Roll no. 568).

6:05 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 231 (Roll no. 567).

6:01 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Capito amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 268 – 152 (Roll no. 566).

5:52 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 252 (Roll no. 565).

5:21 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

5:20 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

4:27 P.M. –

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

H.R. 2018:

to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

4:26 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2018 as unfinished business.

4:25 P.M. –

On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gibbs moved that the Committee now rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carnahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment No. 10.

Amendment offered by Mr. Carnahan.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-144 to restrict the application of the bill if a major disaster had been declared in the area due to flooding within the last five years, or the waters in question had contributed to such a declaration.

4:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

4:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 9.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from coverage under the bill, any waters that EPA determines provide flood protection for communities, are a valuable fish and wildlife habitat that provides benefits to the economy, or are coastal recreational waters.

4:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cohen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 8.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-144 to clarify that nothing in the bill can limit the EPA Administrator’s authority to regulate a pipeline that crosses a streambed.

4:05 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment.

3:58 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report to 112-144 to align federal funding with the scope of federal clean water regulations.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment.

3:50 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-144 to exclude from this act permit holders who are on the significant non-compliance list.

On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

3:49 P.M. –

Hanabusa amendment modified by unanimous consent.

3:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment.

3:44 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Ms. Hanabusa.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the Administrator of the EPA to submit to Congress within one year and then annually thereafter, a report on any increase in waterborne pathogenic microorganisms (including protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and parasites), toxic chemicals, or toxic metals (such as lead and mercury) in waters regulated by a State under the provisions of H.R. 2018, including any amendments to the bill.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capito amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Capito.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-144 to require the EPA to analyze the impact of certain covered actions on employment levels and economic activity and require public notice and a hearing in those instances where a covered action has more than a de minimis impact on employment or economic activity in any given state.

3:31 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-144 to allow the EPA to continue to have the authority to set standards for NPDES Permit programs by striking section 2.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 347, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-144 to strike all after the enacting clause.

2:28 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2018.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 347 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2018 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 347.

H. Res. 347:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 171 (Roll no. 564).

2:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res. 347 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

1:07 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 347:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water quality standards, and for other purposes

1:06 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 347, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a vote by the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.

1:05 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.

12:23 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 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.

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:01 P.M. –

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

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.

10:52 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:02 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Renee L. Ellmers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress: what’s going on in – the House … – the Senate


The Senate Convenes at 10amET July 6, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1323, to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 12:30pm, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly party conferences.

The time from 2:15pm until 6pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

As a reminder to all Senators, the Majority Leader filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1323 during Tuesday’s session of the Senate. Unless further agreement is reached, this vote will occur during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

Senator Reid announced there will be no roll call vote on Monday, July 25th.

There will be no roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 6, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

9:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

9:42 P.M. –

Mr. Clarke (MI) raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

9:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

9:38 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cicilline.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cohen.

9:21 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to strike funding for Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund and apply it to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:11 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

9:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on thePoe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment to reduce funds in Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

9:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theNadler amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Nadler.

An amendment to transfer funds with respect to Operation and Maintenance.

8:54 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Welch amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theWelch amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to reduce funding for Operation and Maintenance and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction Account.

8:47 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced

8:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garamendi.

An amendment to strike $20,887,651,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:37 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced

8:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theLee (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.

Amendment offered by Ms. Lee (CA).

An amendment to strke $33,000,124,000 from title IX and increase the Spending Reduction Account by the same amount.

8:19 P.M. –

Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Boswell amendment Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Boswell amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Boswell.

7:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with pro forma amendments to H.R. 2219.

7:29 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 501).

7:24 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Amash amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 500).

7:20 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 499).

7:15 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

VACATING DEMANDS FOR ROLL CALLS – Mr. Broun of Georgia asked unanimous consent to vacate the demands for recorded votes on amendment Nos. 21 and 22 which had been debated earlier and that the disposition of each amendment stand as decided by the voice votes thereon. Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the Kucinich amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 498).

7:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 497).

7:05 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 496).

6:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll No. 495).

6:36 P.M. –

UNFINISHED 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.

6:35 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

Mr. Webster filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 337.

H.R. 515:

to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004

6:34 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

6:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 268:

reaffirming the United States’ commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes

6:21 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 268.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

5:24 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.R. 2219:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

5:22 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2219 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Young (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.

On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter amendment under the 5-minute rule.

5:10 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8127, which limits military bands to $200M.

5:02 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.

4:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 8101 of the bill.

4:28 P.M. –

Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Sutton amendment Mr. Young (FL) stated that the amendment proposes to change existing law, and violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sutton amendment under the 5-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Ms. Sutton.

An amendment to indicate in the report from the Department of Defense to Congress whether such items or parts of purchases from foreign entities are available for purchasing in the United States.

4:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced 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.

4:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Amash amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Amash.

An amendment numbered 62 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 8015 of the bill.

4:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the 5-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to increase TBI funds by $10,000,000 for a pilot project.

4:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Stearns amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Stearns.

An amendment to transfer $16,000,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Defense Health Program.

3:56 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 22 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $4,424,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Air Force to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Defense-Wide.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theWelch amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch.

An amendment to transfer $297,023,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:39 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 21 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 21 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $9,140,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Navy to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation – Defense-Wide.

3:34 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 26 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $21,714,000 from Research, Development, Test and Evaluatio to the Spending Reduction Account.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded withdebate on the Broun (GA) amendment number 25 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 25 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $22,796,000 from from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 24 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $25,798,000 from Research Development, Test and Evaluation to the Spending Reduction Account.

3:13 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

3:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theJackson Lee (TX) amendment number 67 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 67 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theJackson Lee (TX) amendment number 69 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 69 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer funds from Operationand Maintenanceto the Defense Health Program.

2:55 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on theKucinich amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kucinich.

An amendment to transfer funds from Operation and Maintenance to the Defense Health Program.

2:49 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theConnolly (VA) amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment nubered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to transfer $15,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.

2:42 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320,the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theBroun (GA) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce spending in Operation and Maintenance and deposit the savings in the Spending Reduction Account.

2:37 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 320, the Committee of the Whole proceededwith debate on theConnolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Connolly (VA).

An amendment to transfer $10,000,000 from Operation and Maintenance to Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.

2:27 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

2:25 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 message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 1, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the United States-China Interparliamentary Group.

2:02 P.M. –

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

2:01 P.M. –

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

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

2:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate will re-convene at 2pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

 Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #88, S.J.Res.20, the Kerry-McCain resolution regarding Libya.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on July 5, 2011.

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THURSDAY WRAP-UP in the Senate

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #75, S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011. The Senate then entered into the following unanimous consent agreement.

  • At 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Calendar #34, the nomination of Michael H. Simon, of Oregon, to be US District Judge for the District of Oregon with one hour for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Simon nomination.
  • Following this vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly party conferences.
  • At 2:15 p.m., the Senate will consider Executive Calendar #183, Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense with 2 hours for debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 4:15pm), the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on confirmation of the Panetta nomination.
  • Following this vote, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 782, the EDA bill and conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill.
  • If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will immediately conduct an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011.
  • Therefore, Senators should expect up to 4 roll call votes on Tuesday, June 21st:
    • at approximately 12pm
      • Confirmation of the Simon nomination
    • at approximately 4:15pm
      • Confirmation of the Panetta nomination
      • Motion to invoke cloture on S.782, the Economic Development Act
      • Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 20, 2011.

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The Senate Convenes at 10:30amET June 7, 2011
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each with the time 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.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.782, the Economic Development Act. Prior to adjourning on Monday, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.782. We are hopeful we will reach an agreement to begin consideration of the bill on Tuesday. However, if no agreement is reached, Senators should expect this cloture vote to occur on Wednesday.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

By unanimous consent, the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to S.782, the Economic Development Act, was withdrawn, the Senate adopted the motion to proceed and the Senate has begun consideration of S.782.

The committee-reported amendment was agreed to and will now be considered original text for the purposes of amendments.

The following amendments are currently pending to S.782, the Economic Development Act:
-Tester amendment #392 (swipe fees)
-Durbin 2nd degree amendment #393 (technical change) to amendment #392

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 The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2011.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 7, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:03 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2011.

10:02 A.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:00 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Carter Griffin.The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry Lewis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.