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The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.

Following the remarks of the two Leaders, there will be a period of morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Session to consider the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor, post-cloture.
All time during adjournment, morning business, legislative session and recess will count post-cloture on the Perez nomination.
Upon disposition of the Perez nomination, there will be a cloture vote on Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. If cloture is invoked on the McCarthy nomination, there will be up to 8 hours of debate on the nomination. We hope to confirm both the Perez and McCarthy nominations during Thursday’s session of the Senate.

Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #99, S.1243, the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. The motion to proceed is a debatable motion and we will work with senators on an agreement to adopt the motion early next week.

The Senate is in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority controls the first 30 minutes and the Republicans control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume Executive session to consider Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor, post-cloture. We would like to vote on confirmation of the Perez nomination and cloture on the McCarthy nomination this morning and on confirmation of the McCarthy nomination early after the lunches. We will continue to work with the Republicans on an agreement to set those votes. Senators will be notified when the votes are scheduled.

Senator Reid also announced that there is also an agreement among Senators Harkin, Durbin, King, Manchin, Alexander, Coburn and Burr on the student loan interest rate legislation. We will work with senators on a path forward that could result in a couple votes. I suspect the process of reaching an agreement for floor consideration will take a bit of time and it would slip into next week, but Senator Reid has said he would like to consider it as soon as possible.

By consent, the vote on confirmation of the Perez nomination will occur at 12:15pm today. Following disposition of the Perez nomination, the time until 2:30pm will be equally divided in the usual form prior to the cloture vote on the McCarthy nomination. If cloture is invoked on McCarthy, there would be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation. However, we hope to be able to yield a good portion of that time back.

12:15pm vote:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor

2:30pm vote:

Cloture on Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

TBD vote:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

12:16pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor;

Confirmed: 54-46

2:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;

Invoked: 69-31

Cloture was invoked on the McCarthy nomination by a vote of 69-31. There will now be up to 8 hours for debate. We hope to yield back a substantial amount of time, and we could potentially vote within the hour. However, that takes consent and we’re still working on it.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. By consent, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed will occur at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 23^rd. If cloture is invoked, all post cloture time will be yielded back and the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed. If the motion to proceed to Calendar #99, S.1243 is adopted, the text of H.R.2610, as reported by the House Appropriations, be deemed House passed text for the purposes of rule 16.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; Confirmed: 54-46

2) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; Invoked: 69-31

3) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; Confirmed: 59-40

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Completed Rule 14 process of S.1315, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. (Cornyn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1316, Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. (Cornyn)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.1911, Smarter Solutions for Students Act.

Read the following bills twice and placed them on the Calendar:

S.1334, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act. (Manchin)

S.1335, Sportsmen Act. (Murkowski)

S.1336, Voter Registration – Proof of Citizenship. (Cruz)

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
12:02:16 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –
The Chair designated Mrs. Hartzler to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.

10:00:41 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:49 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug LaMalfa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 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.
10:35:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
12:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain Major Howard Bell, 932nd Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
12:01:41 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Holding demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Holding demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:02:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Hartzler to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:17 P.M.		The Chair recognized Mr. Shimkus for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:17 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.

12:42:23 P.M.	H. Res. 303	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 303 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
12:45:02 P.M.	H. Res. 303	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 303.
2:18:08 P.M.	H. Res. 303	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 192 (Roll no. 364).
2:26:12 P.M.	H. Res. 303	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 190 (Roll no. 365).
2:26:12 P.M.	H. Res. 303	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:45 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 278 – 143, 1 Present (Roll no. 366).
2:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 5	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 303. H.R. 5 — “To support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children’s schools, and for other purposes.”
2:33:59 P.M.	H.R. 5	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5 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 the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-18.
2:34:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 303 and Rule XVIII.
2:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 5	The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:34:33 P.M.	H.R. 5	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5.
3:43:25 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kline, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-158 to clarify that a state opting not to receive funds for a program under the Act shall not be required to carry out any of the requirements of such program and that states and school districts can support civics education efforts, and makes other technical improvements.
3:44:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline amendment No. 1.
3:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Kline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-158 to make policy improvements to, educational support programs for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students which are currently authorized under Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and would be diminished by H.R. 5, the Student Success Act.
3:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 2.
3:56:02 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Young (AK) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:56:42 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cardenas, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-158 to increase the authorized funding level to $775,000,000 until FY 2019.
3:57:03 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardenas amendment No. 3.
4:02:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Cardenas amendment was withdrawn.
4:02:29 P.M.	H.R. 5	Amendment offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer.
4:02:33 P.M.	H.R. 5	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 3.

4:11:52 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Luetkemeyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-158 to state that if funding for awards to states is not sufficient then funding will be targeted to schools serving neglected, delinquent, migrant students, English learners, at-risk students, and Native Americans, to increase academic achievements of such students.
4:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5.
4:21:10 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:46 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bentivolio, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-158 to require State educational agencies to consult with private sector employers and entrepreneurs as part of its education plan. It would also require the Secretary to have representatives from private sector employers appointed to the peer-review process by reducing practitioners from 75 percent to 65 percent.
4:21:48 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bentivolio amendment No. 6.
4:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Bentivolio amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:29:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-158 to reinstate the 1 percent cap as it relates to students with the most significant cognizant disabilities participating in the alternate assessments; ensure alternate assessments are tied to academic content standards for grade in which student enrolled; and ensure parents are involved in the development of assessments as it relates to the student’s individualized education program.
4:29:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers amendment No. 7.
4:39:37 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the McMorris Rodgers amendment was withdrawn.
4:39:50 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-158 to clarify that LEA’s and SEA’s are able to use multiple measures when identifying academic performance measurements instead of the current one-size-fits-all testing assessments.
4:39:52 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reed amendment No. 8.
4:47:06 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:47:48 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Benishek, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-158 to encourage states to include the number of students attaining career and technical education proficiencies enrolled in public secondary schools, in its annual State report card. This information is already required to be collected by the Perkins Act, and would simply streamline access to information to the public.
4:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Benishek amendment No. 9.
4:52:25 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Benishek amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:54:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-158 to provides LEAs with the option of entering into partnerships or contracts with other entities to implement programs that serve youth in, or transitioning out of, institutions and correctional facilities, and youth at-risk of dropping out of school. This would provide LEAs with the option to partner with organizations that have the existing experience and resources to enhance the effectiveness of services provided by school districts to vulnerable populations through the Neglected/Delinquent program in an integrated fashion.
4:54:24 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment No. 10.
4:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:26 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, numbered 11 printed in House Report 113-158 to ensure that greater authority and governance are restored to local educational agencies as delegated by their States. It would also ensure that the Secretary of Education does not impose any additional requirements or burdens on local educational agencies unless explicitly authorized by federal law.
4:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 11.
5:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Meehan amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:08:34 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, numbered 12 printed in House Report 113-158 to state that under Title II in H.R. 5 there would be no federal mandate for States to conduct teacher evaluations.
5:08:36 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scalise amendment No. 12.
5:19:55 P.M.	H.R. 5	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:20:19 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 13 printed in House Report 113-158 to delay implementation of new Title II formula until the Secretary of Education determines that the implementation will not reduce funding for schools serving high percentages of students in poverty.
5:20:21 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 13.
5:29:27 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:52 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 14 printed in House Report 113-158 to eliminate Subsection C of Section 2111, which allows grant money to bypass states and go directly from the Department of Education to local districts.
5:29:53 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment No. 14.
5:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:35 P.M.	H.R. 5	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. George Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent to vacate his request for a recorded vote on the Scalise amendment No. 12 and that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
5:38:59 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:30 P.M.	H.R. 5	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:07:38 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 – 161 (Roll no. 367).
6:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 182 (Roll no. 368).
6:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Meehan amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 187 (Roll no. 369).
6:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 15 printed in House Report 113-158 to reserve 10% of existing grant funding under the Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund for competitive subgrants that would allow organizations with STEM expertise to provide STEM professional development and instructional materials throughout the state for elementary and secondary education.
6:20:40 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 15.
6:25:46 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Tonko amendment was withdrawn.
6:26:06 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Brooks (IN), numbered 16 printed in House Report 113-158 to clarify that federal funds may be used for computer science education.
6:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks (IN) amendment No. 16.
6:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Brooks (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 17 printed in House Report 113-158 to allow charter schools to use grant funds for teacher preparation, professional development, and improving school conditions. The amendment ensures that charter schools expand outreach to low-income and underserved populations.
6:34:32 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 17.
6:43:17 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:43:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 18 printed in House Report 113-158 to require that applicants consider how to target their services to low-income students and parents, including low-income students and parents who are not proficient in English.
6:43:32 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 18.
6:50:13 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:50:44 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mullin, numbered 19 printed in House Report 113-158 to strike language in the bill that allows consolidated districts to be eligible for payment if they do not qualify after consolidation; strikes language allowing for mid-year adjustment for student counts; makes the 8007 Construction Program a competitive grant program.
6:50:49 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 19.
6:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Mullin amendment was withdrawn.
6:53:53 P.M.	H.R. 5	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 20 printed in House Report 113-158 to clarify that states that opt out of receiving funds, or are not awarded funds, under this Act are not required to carry out any of the requirements of the programs under this Act. The amendment also clarifies that states are not required to participate in any program under this Act.
6:53:55 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 20.
6:55:10 P.M.	H.R. 5	By unanimous consent, the Garrett amendment was withdrawn.
6:55:18 P.M.	H.R. 5	<An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), numbered 21 printed in House Report 113-158 to require the Secretary of Education to include in their report to Congress the average salary of employees who were determined to be associated with eliminated or consolidated programs or projects by the underlying legislation and a report on the average salaries of the employees of the Department according to their job function.
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 5	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 303, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 21.
7:07:04 P.M.	H.R. 5	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:07:28 P.M.	H.R. 5	Mr. Rokita moved that the Committee rise.
7:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 5	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:00 P.M.	H.R. 5	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5 as unfinished business.
7:08:34 P.M.		Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. McCaul and Mr. Duffy.
7:08:58 P.M.		Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. Huizenga of MI and Mrs. Miller of MI.
7:09:46 P.M.		Mr. Rokita moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:09:48 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:09:51 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 19, 2013.

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The Senate will convene at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The time until 10:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 10:00am, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Hochberg nomination. If cloture is invoked on the nomination, there will be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate on the nomination.
Cloture was also filed on the following items:
- Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; and
- Executive Calendar #98, the nomination of Regina McCarthy, of MA, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
If cloture is invoked on the Hochberg nomination, following disposition of the Hochberg nomination, there would immediately be a cloture vote on the Perez nomination. If cloture is invoked on the Perez nomination, there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate on the nomination. Following disposition of the Perez nomination, there would be a cloture vote on the McCarthy nomination. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 8 hours of post-cloture debate on the McCarthy nomination. If cloture is not invoked on a nomination, the Senate would proceed to vote on cloture on the next nomination.

10:01am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;

Invoked: 82-18

There will now to be up to 8 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Upon disposition of the nomination we will proceed immediately to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Perez nomination. We hope to yield back some of that time and have those votes early this afternoon. Senators will be notified when any votes are schedule.

We expect to have a series of 2 roll call votes as early as 3:30pm. Those votes would be on the following items:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States; and

– Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor.

3:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States;

Confirmed: 82-17

4:09pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor;

Invoked: 60-40

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; the amendment at the desk, which is the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to. Further, that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; and that following the authorization, two motions to instruct conferees be in order from each side:

– Motion to instruct relative to the debt limit; and

– Motion to instruct relative to taxes/revenue;

That there be two hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes in relation to the motions; further, that no amendments be in order to either of the motions prior to the votes; all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate.

Senator Lee asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray objected to Senator Lee’s modification because she offered the Senator to vote on motions to instruct conferees on the debt limit. Finally, Senator Lee objected to Senator Murray’s original request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States; Invoked: 82-18

2) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #178, the nomination of Fred P. Hochberg, of NY, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Confirmed: 82-17

3) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #99, the nomination of Thomas Edward Perez, of MD, to be Secretary of Labor; Invoked: 60-40

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.183, commemorating the relaunching of 172-year-old Charles W. Morgan by Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1315, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. (Cornyn)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1316, Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. (Cornyn)

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.1911, Smarter Solutions for Students Act.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

Last Floor Action:
4:59:09 P.M. -H.R. 2668
WORDS TAKEN
DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used
and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous
consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The
House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:35 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas Massie to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:52 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.
10:40:05 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

12:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
12:00:25 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Wagenseil, Calvary Episcopal Church, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
12:01:56 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:34 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 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.
12:40:00 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 300 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2667) to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
12:41:14 P.M.	H. Res. 300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 300.
1:36:31 P.M.	H. Res. 300	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 300, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:36:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:16:31 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
2:16:41 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 300, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:17:23 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 300 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2667) to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
2:44:10 P.M.	H. Res. 300	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 192 (Roll no. 357).
2:51:05 P.M.	H. Res. 300	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 183 (Roll no. 358).
2:51:06 P.M.	H. Res. 300	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:55:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
2:57:09 P.M.		Mr. Polis moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:13:13 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 10 – 409 (Roll no. 359).
3:13:56 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. H.R. 2667 — “To delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
3:14:01 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2668 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit in each instance.
3:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 2667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2667.
4:29:58 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:30:21 P.M.	H.R. 2667	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2667 until a time to be announced.
4:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 300. H.R. 2668 — “To delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate.”
4:30:54 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2668 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit in each instance.
4:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 2668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2668.
4:59:09 P.M.	H.R. 2668	WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.

4:59:09 P.M.	H.R. 2668	WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Price (GA) asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2668.
5:55:26 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The previous question was ordered without objection.
5:55:39 P.M.	H.R. 2668	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on the consideration of H.R. 2668 would be postponed.
5:56:30 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2667 — “To delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes.”
5:56:45 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
5:57:13 P.M.	H.R. 2667	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment providing that nothing in the Act shall be construed to allow employers to reduce insurance coverage for individuals and families who currently receive job-based health benefits. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
6:03:46 P.M.	H.R. 2667	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:28:35 P.M.	H.R. 2667	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 230 (Roll no. 360).
6:36:23 P.M.	H.R. 2667	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 161 (Roll no. 361).
6:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2668 — “To delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate.”
6:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
6:37:38 P.M.	H.R. 2668	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Andrews motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which prohibits anything in the Act from being construed to alter, delay, or weaken: 1) Section 1402 of the Affordable Care Act (which reduces out-of-pocket costs and cost-sharing for individuals and families); 2) Sections 1001 and 1401 of the Affordable Care Act (which provide tax credits and rebates for health insurance); or 3) Section 1201 of the Affordable Care Act (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of pre-existing conditions and gender). Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
6:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 2668	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:53:19 P.M.	H.R. 2668	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 230 (Roll no. 362).
7:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 2668	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 174 (Roll no. 363).
7:00:06 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.	H.R. 2668	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, in the engrossment of H.R. 2668, the text of H.R. 2667, as passed by the House, was appended as new matter at the end of H.R. 2668.
7:01:59 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
7:02:38 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03:09 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader. Pursuant to Section 4(b) of the World War I Centennial Commission act (Pub. L. 112-272), Ms. Pelosi notified the House that she appointed Mr. Robert Dalessandro of Alexandria, Virginia, to the World War I Centennial Commission.
7:04:10 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a communication with respect to the national emergency with respect to Liberia – referred to theCommittee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-47).
7:04:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:19:51 P.M.	H.R. 2667	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, H.R. 2667 is laid on the table.
7:20:44 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:09:00 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 303.
9:10:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.

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Black History

the Senate considers S.1238,Student loans Congress the House considers HR2609,Energy&Water

07/10/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. The time until 12:00pm 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.
At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013.

Senator Burr asked unanimous consent that if cloture is not invoked on the pending motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013 (Reed), that it then be in order to move to proceed to S.1241, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (Manchin); further that the cloture motion which will be at the desk be considered filed on the motion to proceed and further, notwithstanding Rule XXII, the Senate then immediately proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the pending motion to proceed to the Manchin bill, S.1241. If the request would have been agreed to it would have resulted in 2 cloture votes on motions to proceed to the two versions of student loan rates at noon today.

Senator Harkin objected.

the motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013;

Not Invoked: 51-49

Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, failed 51-49. Senator Reid changed his vote to no and then entered a motion to reconsider in order to preserve his ability to reconsider the failed vote at a later time.

The motion to proceed to S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable, remains the pending business.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013; Not Invoked: 51-49

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.588, the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgement Act of 2013.

Passed H.R.251, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal features of the electric distribution system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District, and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.254, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act.

Adopted S.Res.193, honoring the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
12:03:58 A.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2013.

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark E. Amodei to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 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.
10:38:08 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.
12:00:51 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Holding demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Holding objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:25 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:42 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.
12:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:34:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:35:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce section 430.32(x), with respect to light bulbs.
12:36:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment No. 17 amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:43:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Bass, numbered 29 printed in the Congresssional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enfore, with respect to hydraulic fracturing operations in the Inglewood Oil Field.
12:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bass amendment No. 29 amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:47:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bass amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Bass demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:48:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, to prohibit the use of funds to pay salary of individuals appointed to the current position.
12:48:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:49:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:56:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce the mitigation methodology, referred to as the “Modified Charleston Method”, within the borders of Louisiana.
12:56:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:04:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:05:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, to increase the Department of Army Corps of Engineers funds by $20,000,000, and decrease the Fossil fuel research program by $20,000,000.
1:05:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:14:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS.
1:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed ceiling fan rule.
1:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.

1:25:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Higgins, numbered 31 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to relocate or consolidate general resources of the Buffalo and Chicago Districts of the Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.
1:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Higgins amendment No. 31 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:35:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Higgins amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:35:53 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Walberg, numbered 32 printed in the Congressional Record.
1:36:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walberg amendment No. 32 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:38:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Walberg amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:38:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 14 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of it principals if the offeror certifies, as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation.
1:39:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment No. 14 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:39:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:43:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Barrow (GA), numbered 26 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the purchase or hire of motor vehicles.
1:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barrow amendment No. 26 amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:46:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Barrow (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:47:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to increase coastal restoration construction by $2,000,000 within the Department of Army-Corps of Engineers, and reduce the administration account within the Department of Energy by $2,000,000.
1:47:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:59:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:28:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 328).
2:34:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 329).
2:40:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 330).
2:47:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 331).
2:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 332).
3:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 333).
3:03:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.
3:03:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
3:04:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:15:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.
5:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
5:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:16:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Ms. Bass asked unanimous consent to withdraw her request for a recorded vote on the Bass (CA) amendment to the end that the amendment stand disposed of by voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
5:17:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Bass amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 334).
5:53:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 335).
6:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 336).
6:07:31 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Titus amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 337).
6:14:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll no. 338).
6:16:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit use of funds in the bill for activities proposed in the memorandum from Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy, to the Power Marketing Administrators with the subject line “Power Marketing Administrations’ Role” and dated March 16, 2012.
6:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:22:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, to prohibit use of funds in the bill by the Department of Energy for wind energy programs.
6:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Whitfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:36:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Whitfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to reduce the nuclear forces of the United States in contravention of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act.
6:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:47:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), to revise funding levels in the bill by reducing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Expenses”, and increasing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $15 million.
6:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nugent, to prohibit use of funds in the bill to bring an action against the United States.
6:52:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nugent amendment under the five-minute rule.
6:55:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	By unanimous consent, the Nugent amendment was withdrawn.
6:56:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit use of funds to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum–Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
6:56:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:00:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:01:30 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garcia, to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Expenses”, and by increasing the amount made available for “Corp of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $1 million.
7:01:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 2609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:03:03 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garcia amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:04:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, to prohibit use of funds to pay the salary of any officer or employee to carry out section 301 of the Hoover Power Plant act of 1984 added by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
7:04:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fleming amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:11:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fleming amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Fleming demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Atomic Energy Defense Activities–National Nuclear Security Administration–Weapons Activities”, and increasing the amount made available by “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Construction”, by $100 million.
7:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 28 under the five-minute rule.
7:22:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	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 that 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 later in the legislative day.
7:23:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit use of funds for the study of the Missouri River Projects authorized in section 108 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (division C of Public Law 111-8).
7:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:26:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit use of funds to continue the study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to section 5018(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007.
7:31:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Leutkemeyer amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:37:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:42:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, to prohibit use of funds to issue rules or regulations to establish a fee for surplus water from Missouri River reservoirs.
7:42:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:48:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, to provide that the amount otherwise made available for “Department of Energy–Energy Programs–Fossil Energy Research and Development” is reduced by $30 million.
7:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:53:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:58:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, to revise funding levels by reducing the amount made available for “Energy Programs–Fossil Energy Research and Development” and increasing the amount made available for “Corps of Engineers-Civil–Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies”, by $10 million.
7:58:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:06:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, to reduce the funding levels for “Appalachian Regional Commi ssion”, “Delta Regional Authority”, “Denali Commission”, “Northern Border Regional Commission”, and “Southeast Crescent Regional Commission” to $0.
8:06:55 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chabot amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:23:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, to express the sense of Congress that the Army Corps of Engineers should take into consideration and prioritize emergency operations, repairs, mitigation activities, and other activities in response to or in anticipation of any flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster when evaluating construction projects.
8:23:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point order.
8:27:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Butterfield amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:29:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to develop or submit a proposal to expand the authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
8:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:44:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Kelly (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:48:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, to prohibit use of funds to regulate activities identified in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 404(f)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)(A),(C)).
8:48:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaMalfa amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:54:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit use of funds by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for sediment or soil dumping into the Missouri River.
8:55:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:01:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the National Ocean Policy developed under Executive Order No. 13547 of July 19, 2010 (75 Fed. Reg. 43023, relating to the stewardship of oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes).
9:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:09:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:10:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142).
9:10:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:13:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bridenstine, to prohibit use of funds by the Corps of Engineers to set water storage prices for municipal use for a nonhydropower lake constructed by the Corps above the price that was set at the time of the completion of that lake.
9:14:14 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bridenstine amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Bridenstine amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Bridenstine amendment result in a net increase in budget authority and violate H. Res. 5, 113th Congress. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:21:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	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.
9:53:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 94 – 329 (Roll no. 339).
9:58:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 340).
10:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 253 (Roll no. 341).
10:05:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 250 (Roll no. 342).
10:09:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Chabot amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 147 – 273 (Roll no. 343).
10:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
10:09:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2609.
10:10:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:11:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:12:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments which would increase the Corps of Engineers Investigations and Construction accounts by a total of $3.65 million (intended to combat invasive species in the Great Lakes and across the nation); increase the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies account by $7 million (intended to deal with upcoming hurricanes); increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $2 million (intended for the US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program); and decrease the Departmental Administration account by $12.65 million.
10:18:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:25:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 230 (Roll no. 344).
10:32:41 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 198 (Roll no. 345).
10:32:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:32:52 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:33:03 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:33:53 P.M.		Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 11. Agreed to without objection.
10:34:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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the Senate considers S.1238,StudentLoanRates CONGRESS the House

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. It is expected he will renew the motion to proceed to S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013. The time until 11:00am 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.
At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Dorsey nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow the weekly caucus meetings.
During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.1238. Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada;

Confirmed: 54-41

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #97, the nomination of Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada; Confirmed: 54-41

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.151, A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for voters and candidates with a committee-reported substitute amendment and a committee-reported amendment to the preamble.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #192 Daniel R. Russel – to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

Executive Calendar #193 Geoffrey R. Pyatt – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine

Executive Calendar #194 Tulinabo Salama Mushingi – a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Burkina Faso

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Last Floor Action:
10:00:23 P.M. – The House adjourned. The
next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2013.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:41 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.
10:35:55 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 9.
12:00:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:00:49 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:01:20 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Guthrie to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:43 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.
12:23:52 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 9, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 793.
12:24:20 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 288 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
12:26:00 P.M.	H. Res. 288	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
1:32:54 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 – 182 (Roll no. 308).
1:42:27 P.M.	H. Res. 288	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 178 (Roll no. 309).
1:42:28 P.M.	H. Res. 288	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:42:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:49:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 – 138, 1 Present (Roll no. 310).
1:50:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:50:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 43 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of his birth.”
1:50:55 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:50:58 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 43	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:52:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2609 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. Bill is open to amendments. The resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:53:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288 and Rule XVIII.
1:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
1:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2609.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly (PA), to require the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey to lead an effort to slow the spread of Asian Carp in the Ohio River basin and tributaries.
3:09:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:11:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	By unanimous consent, the Kelly (PA) amendment was withdrawn.
3:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 107 of the bill which prohibits the use of funds to implement regulations pertaining to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
3:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 112 which pertains to the definition of fill material or discharge of fill material for the purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
3:45:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
4:09:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, to increase by $25,000,000 the Water and Related Resources account and decrease the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by the same amount.
4:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:31:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by $9,518,000; reduce funding for the Departmental Administration account by $20,000,000; and increase funding for the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $22,586,500.
4:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B., to reduce the Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $1,655,900,180 and to increase funding for the Renewable Energy , Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $992,620,780; increase funding for the Science Activities account by $430,029,400; and increase funding for the Advanced Research Projects account by $233,250,000.
4:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the E.B. Johnson (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:06:45 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase by $245,000,000 the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account and decrease the Weapons Activities account by $245,000,000.
5:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment No. 7 amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:14:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability and Efficiency account by 31 million and decrease the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
5:14:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perry amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:21:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:22:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $1,127,954,000.
5:22:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor amendment under the five-minute rule pending a reservation of a point of order.
5:27:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Castor (FL) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Ms. Castor (FL) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
5:31:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 9,826,370 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:33:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cohen, to increase the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 50 million and reduce the Weapons Activities account by a similar amount.
5:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cohen amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	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 that 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 later in the legislative day.
5:49:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by 4,751,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
5:49:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
5:53:11 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6:22:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 311).
6:31:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 226 (Roll no. 312).
6:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 264 (Roll no. 313).
6:45:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 275 (Roll no. 314).
6:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 153 – 257 (Roll no. 315).
6:57:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
6:57:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:57:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
6:58:21 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 292.
6:59:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2609 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.”
7:00:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliablity, and Efficiency account by $1,000,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000.
7:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Swalwell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to reduce funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency, Nuclear Energy, and Fossil Energy Resarcy and Devopment accounts and increase funds in the Spending Reduction Account by $1,543,929,000.
7:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters (CA), to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $10,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $10,000,000.
7:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:30:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perlmutter, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,000,000.
7:30:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Perlmutter amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:38:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perlmutter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perlmutter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:38:46 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $15,500,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $15,500,000.
7:38:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:45:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:46:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $145,000,000 and reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $50,000,000; the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $40,000,000; and the Weapons Activites account by $55,000,000.
7:46:39 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
7:51:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Tonko amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
7:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $20,000,000.
7:52:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:55:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:55:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, to increase funds in the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account by $40,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities Account by $40,000,000.
7:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule.
7:59:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Third Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
7:59:32 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds in the Nuclear Energy account by $25,000,000 and increase funds in the Science account by $25,000,000.
7:59:33 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:14:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), Amendment to reduce funding in the Nuclear Energy account by $5,000,000 and increase funding in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $5,000,000.
8:14:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.
8:18:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Brownley (CA) amendment. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment increased net budget authority. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:20:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
8:21:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by voice vote.
8:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, to reduce funds in the Fossil Energy Research and Development account by $29,000,000 and increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $127,000,000 and the Weapons Activities account by $98,000,000.
8:21:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Butterfield amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:25:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Butterfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Butterfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
8:25:47 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Reed, to increase the funds in the Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup account by $18,956,000 and reduce the funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,478,000 and the Office of the Administrator account by $9,478,000.
8:25:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reed amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:33:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Reed amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Secience account by $158,309,900 and increase the funds in the Spending Reduction account by $158,309,900.
8:33:51 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:40:42 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), to increase funds in the Science account by $223,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $223,000,000.
8:41:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:50:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>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.
8:50:25 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Foster, to increase funds in the Science account by $500,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account.
8:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foster amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Foster demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:03:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy account by $329,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activites account by $329,000,000.
9:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>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 that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, to increase funds in the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy by $20,000,000 and reduce funds in the Departmental Administration by $20,000,000.
9:11:36 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Schiff amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:25:52 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>On agreeing to the Schiff amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:26:00 P.M.	H.R. 2609	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to $0 and increase funds in the Spending Reduction account to $6,000,000.
9:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:28:17 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun 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 later in the legislative day.
9:29:13 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to increase funds in the Departmental Administration account by $1,000,000 and reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $1,200,000.
9:29:15 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:41:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
9:41:56 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds in the Departmental Administration account by $9,500,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:48:44 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to reduce funds in the Weapons Activities account by $23,700,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
9:49:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Quigley amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:03:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:04:35 P.M.	H.R. 2609	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:29:55 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Cohen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 241 (Roll no. 316).
10:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 158 – 256 (Roll no. 317).
10:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 318).
10:41:02 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 115 – 300 (Roll no. 319).
10:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Peters (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 320).
10:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Perlmutter amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 238 (Roll no. 321).
10:51:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 242 (Roll no. 322).
10:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 252 (Roll no. 323).
10:58:54 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 250 (Roll no. 324).
11:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 81 – 335 (Roll no. 325).
11:06:18 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 150 – 266 (Roll no. 326).
11:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Foster amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 143 – 273 (Roll no. 327).
11:11:12 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to increase funds in the Weapons Activities account by $14,000,000 and reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $16,546,000.
11:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce the funds in the Weapons Activities account by $13,072,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:24:58 P.M.	H.R. 2609	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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to reduce funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account by $48,000,000 and apply the savings to the Spending Reduction account.
11:26:09 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to strike langauge providing that the Secretary of Energy may make $48,000,000 available for the purpose of carrying out domestic uranium enrichment research, development, and demonstration activities.
11:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:45:16 P.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:45:26 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to redirect $1,000,000 in funding within the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation account.
11:45:28 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:52:49 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen, to amend section 311 requiring the Secretary of Energy to submit a report that provides an analysis of alternitives for each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches Phase 6.3.
11:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frelinghuysen amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 2609	On agreeing to the Frelinghuysen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 2609	An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, to strike section 509 from the bill.
11:58:29 P.M.	H.R. 2609	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Titus amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:01:17 A.M.	H.R. 2609	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:02:16 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the Committee rise.
12:02:26 A.M.	H.R. 2609	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:02:34 A.M.	H.R. 2609	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2609 as unfinished business.
12:03:48 A.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:03:55 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:03:58 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2013.

Black History

the Senate S.744 CONGRESS the House HR1613

06/27/2013 Nativegrl77

SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, June 27, 2013, as a further mark of respect of the late Senator Hathaway of Maine. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, with the time until 11:30am equally divided and controlled between the two Managers or their designees, and with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 11:30am, there will be 3 roll call votes:

– Confirmation of Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation

– Adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 and

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended.

If cloture is invoked on S.744, post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 7:00am on Thursday. We hope to yield back some post-cloture debate time and vote on passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill Thursday afternoon.

At 11:30am there will be 3 roll call votes on the following items:

– Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation (majority vote threshold);

– Adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 (majority vote threshold); and

– Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (60-vote threshold).

If cloture is invoked on S.744, the 30 hours of post-cloture time will run as if cloture were invoked at 7:00am this morning. If all time is used, the post-cloture time would expire at 1pm tomorrow; however, we hope to obtain consent to yield back time and vote on passage today.

In his opening statement this morning, Senator Reid asked that senators vote from their desks on passage of the bill, whether the vote be tomorrow or later today. Senator Reid said that if senators are not on the floor prior to the vote we would have a live quorum in order to get people to the floor. Senators will be notified when the vote is scheduled.

Senator Leahy asked unanimous consent the following amendments be called up, en bloc; that the clerks be authorized to modify the instruction lines, where necessary, to match the intended page and line numbers of the committee-reported substitute, as amended; and the Senate then proceed to vote on adoption of the amendments, en bloc:

– Baucus-Tester #1512;

– Boxer #1240;

– Brown #1597;

– Cardin-Kirk #1286;

– Carper-McCain #1558, as modified with changes that are at the desk;

– Carper #1590;

– Coats #1288;

– Coats #1373;

– Coburn #1509;

– Coons #1715;

– Flake #1472;

– Heinrich #1342;

– Heinrich #1417;

– Heinrich #1559;

– Heitkamp #1593;

– Klobuchar-Landrieu-Coats-Blunt #1261;

– Klobuchar-Coats-Landrieu-Blunt #1526;

– Landrieu-Coats #1338;

– Landrieu-Cochran #1383;

– Leahy #1454;

– Leahy #1455;

– Murphy #1451;

– Murray-Crapo #1368;

– Nelson-Wicker #1618;

– Reed #1223;

– Reed #1608;

– Schatz-Kirk #1416;

– Shaheen-Ayotte #1272;

– Stabenow-Collins #1405;

– Toomey #1236;

– Udall (NM) #1241; and

– Udall (NM) #1242.

Senator Cornyn objected.

11:36am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation;

Confirmed: 100-0

The following pending amendments fell on points of order:

– Reed #1224

– Cruz #1320

– Boxer #1240

12:04pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on adoption of the committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744 (majority vote threshold);

Agreed To: 68-32

12:20 The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (60-vote threshold);

Invoked: 68-0

Cloture on S.744, as amended, if amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, was invoked 68-32.

At 4pm the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of S.744, as amended, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Senators are asked to vote from their desks.

The time until 4pm will be equally divided between the Chair and Ranking Member, or their designees; with the final 20 minutes equally divided, with the Majority Leader controlling the final ten minutes;

The following Senators have 8 minutes each from the Majority’s time:

– Senator Flake;

– Senator Bennet;

– Senator Rubio;

– Senator Menendez;

– Senator Graham;

– Senator Durbin;

– Senator McCain; and

– Senator Schumer.

Senator Landrieu have 5 minutes from the Majority’s time.

4:11pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act;

Passed: 68-32

Senator Reed (RI) asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass S.1238, the Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, the text of which is at the Desk.

Senator McConnell objected.

Senator McConnell then asked consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of a bill introduced earlier today by Senators Manchin, King, Alexander, Coburn, Burr, and Carper (S.1241), that there be 1 hour for debate equally divided, with no amendments in order, the bill be subject to any applicable points of order, and that following the use or yielding back of time and disposition of any waivers if necessary, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill.

Senator Reed (RI) objected.

The Senate is in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The next vote is expected to begin at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, July 8.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #97 Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District for the District of Nevada. There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #186 Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney General. There will be one hour for debate equally divided in the usual form. Following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.

On Monday, July 8, 2013, at 5:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #90, the nomination of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United Sates Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #179, the nomination of Anthony Renard Foxx, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Transportation; Confirmed: 100-0

2) Committee-reported substitute amendment, as amended to S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Agreed to: 68-32

3) Motion to invoke cloture on S.744, as amended; Invoked: 68-32

4) Passage of S.744, as amended; Passed: 68-32

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.324, to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Passed H.R.2383, to designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois as the “Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge”.

Passed H.R.1151, to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.

Adopted S.Con.Res.19, provided for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and adjournment of the House.

Adopted S.Res.192, commemorating the 150^th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the significance of this battle in the history of the United States.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #187 Howard A. Shelanski – to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget by voice vote

Discharged the Commerce committee and confirmed:

PN121 Marietta Robinson, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and

PN500 Ann Marie Buerkle, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Confirmed the following items:

All nominations on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #145 Sylvia M. Becker – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013

Executive Calendar #146 Sylvia M. Becker – to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2016

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Executive Calendar #177 Brian C. Deese – to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget

COAST GUARD

Executive Calendar #181 Rear Adm. Steven E. Day, USCGR – to be Rear Admiral

FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

Executive Calendar #183 William S. Jasien – to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring October 11, 2015.

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Executive Calendar #188 Daniel M. Tangherlini – to be Administrator of General Services

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #190 Allison M. Macfarlane – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2018 (Reappointment)

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #195 Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc – to be General

NAVY

Executive Calendar #196 Rear Adm. Philip S. Davidson – to be Vice Admiral

ARMY

Executive Calendar #197 Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington – to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

Executive Calendar #198 Capt. Stephen M. Pachuta – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

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Last Floor Action:
12:04:15 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.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:17 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:27 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.
11:13:47 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
12:01:14 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain Angel Berrios, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, Maryland
12:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:32 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:15 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.

12:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 1613	AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H. Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection.
12:56:22 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. H.R. 1613 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes.”
12:56:27 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
12:57:01 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1613.
1:44:38 P.M.	H.R. 1613	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-131 to ensure that no portion of this legislation is construed as affecting the right of any state to prohibit the management, leasing, developing, and use of lands (including offshore oil drilling) beneath navigable waters within its boundaries.
1:44:47 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Grayson amendment (A001) modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
1:44:48 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of the Grayson amendment No. 1, as modified.
1:53:33 P.M.	H.R. 1613	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
1:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 1613	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
1:54:44 P.M.	H.R. 1613	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 1613 had been postponed.
1:54:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

2:09:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
2:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1613 resumed.
2:09:22 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Before the House recessed, the Chair had declared that the noes had prevailed by voice vote on the Grayson amendment. Mr. Grayson demanded the yeas and nays.
2:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 1613	the proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs, and for other purposes.”
2:40:27 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; as modified Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 – 213 (Roll no. 291).
2:41:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Mr. Garcia moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 1613	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia 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 require that, prior to the commencement of drilling operations authorized under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior ensure that requirements are met for well safety, blowout protection, and risk assessment. The amendment would also require increased fines for every day in which a well is found to be in violation of these requirements and give the Secretary authority to collect these fines and also to increase their maximum amounts.
2:50:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:58:49 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 232 (Roll no. 292).
3:05:35 P.M.	H.R. 1613	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 171 (Roll no. 293).
3:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 1613	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:56 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1864 — “To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.”
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 1864	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 – 0 (Roll no. 294).
3:16:52 P.M.	H.R. 1864	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:17:15 P.M.	H.R. 2231	AMENDMENT MODIFICATION AUTHORITY – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.R. 1613 and H.R. 2231 pursuant to H. Res. 274, amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report 113-131 and amendments numbered 5 and 10 printed in part B of that report be modified. Agreed to without objection.
3:17:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:22 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Resolution provides for 3 separate measures and for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2013 through July 5, 2013.
3:17:34 P.M.	H.R. 2231	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 274 and Rule XVIII.
3:17:35 P.M.	H.R. 2231	The Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:18:19 P.M.	H.R. 2231	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2231.
4:14:03 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brady (TX), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include those areas requested by State Governors in any environmental review conducted or statement prepared for the leasing program under the National Environmental Policy Act
4:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) Part B amendment No. 1.
4:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:03 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to strike section 204 because it eliminates environmental evaluation typically provided by an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) and because conducting a single multisale EIS for decisions with different timelines creates unnecessary conflicts in the EIS process.
4:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) Part B amendment No. 2.
4:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 2231	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.
4:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to prohibit the authorizing of leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to any person in violation of various Iranian sanctions.
4:33:34 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn Part B amendment No. 3.
4:42:24 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:41 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to limit Bureau of Ocean Energy and Ocean Energy Safety Service activities related to the National Ocean Policy developed under Executive Order 13547. The amendment requires a report be submitted to Congress identifying expenditures for fiscal years 2011-2013 by the Bureau of Ocean Energy, Ocean Energy Safety Service, and their predecessor agencies.
4:42:44 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores Part B amendment No. 4.
4:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:54:12 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to lift the offshore energy revenue sharing cap, as provided by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, from $500 million to $999 million for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2055.
4:54:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Cassidy Part B amendment No. 5 modified pursuant to the order of the House of June 27, 2013.
4:54:45 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cassidy Part B amendment No. 5, as modified.
5:06:54 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cassidy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:07:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to stipulate that no later than 60 days after the date of enactment of H.R. 2231, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue rules to provide more clarity, certainty, and stability to the revenue streams contemplated by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006.
5:07:19 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cassidy Part B amendment No. 6.
5:08:58 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:13 P.M.	H.R. 2231	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 113-131 to require the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to permit seismic testing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf of the United States by December 31, 2013.
5:09:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell Part B amendment No. 7.
5:19:14 P.M.	H.R. 2231	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rigell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:19:38 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
5:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:10 P.M.	H.R. 2231	a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2231 as unfinished business.
5:21:05 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification to suspend the designation of Bangladesh as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences program.- referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered tobe printed (H. Doc. 113-42).
5:22:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:01:21 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 June 27, 2013 at 5:28 p.m. stating that that body had agreed to S. Res. 189.
6:01:29 P.M.	H.R. 2231	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2231 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to increase energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, provide for equitable revenue sharing for all coastal States, implement the reorganization of the functions of the former Minerals Management Service into distinct and separate agencies, and for other purposes.”
6:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 2231	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:01:47 P.M.	H.R. 2231	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 had been postponed.
6:29:27 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 233 (Roll no. 295).
6:33:36 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 190 (Roll no. 296).
6:37:43 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 185 (Roll no. 297).
6:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 191 (Roll no. 298).
6:42:17 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
6:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 2231	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:42:42 P.M.	H.R. 2231	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2231 as unfinished business.
6:45:05 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:08:57 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:36:30 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 19.
7:37:46 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.